By Esther Onyegbula On a humid Saturday morning in Lagos, where the rhythm of life rarely slows, an unexpected pause unfolded at Olosa Bus Stop.There, amid the blare of horns and the bustle of traders setting up for the day, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu bent slightly, broom in hand, sweeping refuse off a roadside. It was […]

By SUNNY IKHIOYA Nigerians have developed an ‘I don’t care ‘ attitude towards governance. You can call it apathy, but do you blame them? They have waited with indifference for the actualisation of the renewed hope agenda. Some of us have become incurable pessimists who do not believe anything good can come out of our […]

By Esther Onyegbula Hundreds of landlords and residents in a Lagos community in Ojo area on Thursday staged a protest against an alleged plan by the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority, LAMATA, and associated agencies to demolish over 300 homes for a rail project, warning that the move could render thousands homeless. The protesters, who […]

By Chioma Obinna On this year’s International Women’s Day, WaterAid Nigeria has warned that Nigeria’s persistent water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) crisis is stripping millions of women and girls of their rights, dignity, and opportunities. The organisation called on government, development partners, and the private sector to take urgent and coordinated action to address what […]

By DELE MOMODU I was going to ignore these two but later decided to respond to them just in case they think they could bully me into silence and submission. No. They can’t. They both have no credibility whatsoever. Together, they have expressed the worst views ever about Bola Tinubu that they will never be able to […]

By FEMI FANI-KAYODE For my brother, Bobby Dee (Chief Dele Momodu), to compare President Bola Tinubu to General Sani Abacha and claim that he is a dictator suggests that he is suffering from a worrisome level of cognitive dissonance. I love Dele and God knows I have immense respect for him but he sounded drained, tired […]

The alleged attempts by a council linked to the traditional institution in Ado-Ekiti to impose an “underperforming House of Representatives member” on Governor Biodun Oyebanji for a third term are deeply troubling and unacceptable. It goes against the principles of fairness, equity, and democracy, according to a group. A press release by the leader of […]

Peter Oboh has said President Tinubu and his wife, Oluremi’s visit to the UK, and being hosted by the King Charles III made him very proud

By Tunde Oso The Head of Department of Theatre Arts at the Federal College of Education Abeokuta, Ogun State, Dr Adeniyi Oluwadamilare, alongside some non-governmental organisations, has rallied students to break the culture of silence and speak out on challenges threatening their future. The call was made during a sensitisation programme tagged: Ajose Campus Acoustic Session, […]

You’ve prepared for weeks. You know your material inside and out—every statistic, every argument, every supporting detail is committed to memory. You step up to present, confident in your expertise. Yet within minutes, you notice it: eyes glazing over, attention drifting, the subtle shift of bodies in seats as minds wander elsewhere. By the time you […]

Over the past year, China’s economy has advanced steadily despite challenges. The GDP reached a new level, growing by 5 percent year-on-yea

By Henry Obetta In the spirit of compassion and generosity that defines Ramadan, Bruhm, a fast-growing consumer electronics and home appliances brand, Bruhm, has extended a hand of kindness to communities in need through a heartfelt outreach initiative centered on sharing meals. The company, known for delivering reliable and affordable products designed to improve everyday […]

A new effort to address Nigeria’s growing mental health challenges took centre stage in Ibadan on Wednesday as Olamma Cares Foundation marked its 10th anniversary with the launch of the UMÈ Healing Circle Model. The initiative, which seeks to address gaps in mental health care delivery, is designed to expand access to support through community-driven […]

Renowned philanthropist and Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Dr. Princess Chetachi Nwoga-Ecton has officially declared her intention to run for the Owerri Zone Senatorial seat in the forthcoming general elections, answering a persistent call from youths in the zone. Speaking from the United States, where she continues her extensive humanitarian work, Dr. Nwoga-Ecton announced her […]

By Etop Ekanem The Progressive Healthworkers Forum, a coalition of multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, is offering free AV fistula surgeries to chronic kidney disease patients across Delta State to mark World Kidney Day 2026. Disclosing this in an official statement recently, the forum said the initiative, which targets beneficiaries from all three senatorial districts of Delta […]