UNICEF, stakeholders identify maternal, child healthcare gaps, plan interventions
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in collaboration with health stakeholders, has uncovered significant leadership, governance, and management gaps affecting the delivery of maternal, newborn, child, adolescent health, and nutrition (RMNCAH+N) services in Kwara, Sokoto, and Adamawa States. The gaps were revealed through a comprehensive baseline assessment conducted by Development Governance International (DGI) Consult on […]
Enugu: Are Gil Nnaji, Chinyeaka Ohaa in guber race for real?
Gilbert Nnaji has long been a familiar figure in Enugu politics. He rose through the ranks of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)—from local government chairman
Our 81st anniversary will focus on deepening customer engagement – Wema Bank
By Henry Obetta To celebrate its 81st anniversary, alongside the ninth anniversary of its digital platform, ALAT, Wema Bank has unveiled a series of customer-focused initiatives, including reward programmes and targeted support schemes. The bank said the anniversary, theme ‘Your Future of Possibilities, Powered by Wema Bank,” will focus on deepening customer engagement. Activities include […]
2027: Ukwuani LGA councillor joins Reps race
A serving councillor in Ukwuani Local Government Area of Delta State, Chukwuemeke Victor, has formalised his ambition to represent Ndokwa/Ukwuani Federal Constituency in the 2027 House of Representatives election, following the procurement of the All Progressives Congress (APC) expression of interest and nomination forms on Tuesday, April 29, 2026. Victor, a chieftain of the APC […]
How Mike Adenuga inspires beyond wealth
Chief Mike Adenuga Jr. is certainly not the only wealthy man in Nigeria. So why is it that, year after year, his birthday sparks an outpouring of heartfelt celebration unlike any other? It’s not just about money or fame. In fact, if you read the tributes, you’ll notice something striking—people rarely dwell on his riches. […]
NIWA to Facilitate West Coast cargo jetty, eyes smart inland operations
By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA, has unveiled plans to facilitate the development of a West Coast cargo jetty aimed at enhancing seamless movement of goods and services across the sub-region. In a strategic move to maximize Nigeria’s vast inland waterways, the Authority disclosed that it may operationalise some of its existing […]
Hostel project: NANS Lagos JCC chairman, Odewunmi, lauds Alausa, Abdul
The Chairman of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, Joint Campus Council, JCC, Lagos Axis, Quadri Ishola Odewunmi, has commended the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, and the Rector of Yaba College of Technology, YABATECH, Dr Ibraheem Abdul, for the groundbreaking ceremony of a 1,500-bed hostel at the institution.
Sonia Ogene ‘Nollywood Caramel’ stuns fans with bold birthday photos
Not every day do we see a screen diva like Sonia Ogene, who blends solid acting prowess, striking beauty, arresting glamour, and dazzling screen presence while making a bold fashion statement.
Troops rescue six abducted women, children in Borno
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have rescued six women and children abducted by suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Ngoshe village, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.
An operatic adaptation of Soyinka’s ‘The Trials of Brother Jero’ premieres at National Theatre
By Prisca Sam-Duru In Nigeria’s theatre landscape, the month of May is expected to turn out as one of the most exciting periods in 2026, as theatre lovers prepare for an exhilarating performance of one of Noble Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka’s plays, “The Trials of Brother Jero.” From the stable of Vesta Sound and Events […]
‘I abandoned my skit-making career to break boundaries with my new film, ‘The Devil’s Godfather’
Kogi State-born actress and skit maker Patience Erdoo Yisa is currently enjoying the spotlight as her latest cinematic offering, ‘The Devil’s Godfather’, shot in the coal city of Enugu, is generating buzz across the South-East and beyond as a barrier breaker.
