Food relief: HASAM Foundation supports 1,600 displaced persons in Abuja
By Esther Onyegbula No fewer than 1,600 internally displaced persons (IDPs) and vulnerable families at the Kaura Internally Displaced Persons Camp in Abuja have benefited from a humanitarian outreach programme organised by HASAM Foundation (Healthy and Safe Motherhood Foundation). The intervention, led by the Foundation’s Founder, Dr. Olajumoke Adeniyi, provided essential food support to displaced […]
The wrong time to narrow the ballot
In a fragile democracy, legality is not enough. Timing, perception and public trust determine whether procedure strengthens the republic — or weakens it. By Philip Obazee There is always a legal language available for political decisions. Laws have clauses. Constitutions have thresholds. Courts have jurisdiction. Electoral bodies have mandates. Political parties have obligations. In that […]
Film Lab Africa phase two moves into production following successful matchmaking event
By Chioma Okoye Film Lab Africa Phase Two has officially entered its production phase following a major matchmaking event hosted by British Council on 8 May 2026 at its office in Lagos, Nigeria. The event marked a significant milestone in the accelerator programme, bringing together selected writers, creative producers, mentors, and industry stakeholders ahead of […]
ICPC partners NCS to share intelligence on contraband goods dealing in Borno, Yobe
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri The Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is to partner with the Nigeria Custom Service (NCS), Borno/Yobe command on intelligence sharing to identify corrupt individuals and public officials engaged in the smuggling of contraband goods. Addressing journalists shortly after a sensitisation meeting with personnel of the service in […]
Aduda backs Tinubu, says infrastructure drive reflects renewed hope in FCT
By Favour Ulebor Former Senate Minority Leader and All Progressives Congress (APC) Senatorial Candidate for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Senator Philip Aduda, has expressed support for President Bola Tinubu, saying ongoing infrastructure projects across the territory are clear evidence of the Renewed Hope Agenda taking shape in the FCT. Aduda said this during the […]
Adirieje emerges first President of African Refugee Council
Nigerian development expert, health economist and civil society leader, Dr. Uzodinma Akujekwe Adirieje, has been unanimously elected as the inaugural President and Chair of the International Board of Directors of the African Refugee Council (ARC), a newly established continental platform dedicated to advancing the rights, protection and inclusion of refugees, asylum seekers, returnees and displaced […]
Ahize ‘Nunu’ Grace launches brands to document Nigeria’s cultural moments
By Benjamin NjokuAbia State native Ahize Grace Onyinye is turning a passion for “good pictures” into a growing photography business that documents milestones and tells Nigerian stories through the lens. Onyinye, popularly known as “thereal_Nunu,” launched her professional photography career in October 2025 under the brands http://The.snap_girl and http://thereal.nunu. She said she treats photography not […]
Nigeria’s loss, America’s gain: Folarin Balogun shines as U.S. opens its World Cup campaign
By Paul Lucky Okoku From Nearly Empty College Bleachers Decades Ago to Packed World Cup Stadiums in 2026, America’s Football Journey Has Become Personal Football’s growth in America was never a question of possibility. It was only a question of time. Permit me, respectfully, to call it football. Most of the world knows the game […]
Whitecrust appoints ‘Seyi Daramola as Managing Director
A seasoned finance professional and capital market expert, Mr. ‘Seyi Daramola, HCIB, MICA, FIOGR, has been appointed as the Managing Director of Whitecrust Asset Management Company Ltd. effective immediately. This was announced in a statement by Whitecrust Investment Limited, the parent company of Whitecrust Asset Management and a diverse portfolio of financial services subsidiaries. Daramola […]
Family, friends pay tribute as Alex Nwoye marks 70th birthday
Ndigbo in Ejigbo, Lagos State, alongside friends, associates and well-wishers from across Nigeria, gathered at Arch Bishop Adewale Martins Hall S.S Peter Catholic Church Okeafa Ejigbo LCDA, Lagos State Event Centre on Saturday, June 13, to celebrate the Onyendu Ndigbo in Ejigbo and Bobaselu of Ejigbo Land, Alex Nwoye, as he marked his 70th birthday […]
Abuja: Kumuyi’s GCK targets 200,000 participants
…as global crusade train moves to Abuja June 24 By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA- THE General Superintendent of Deeper Christian Life Ministry, and Convener, Global Crusade with Kumuyi, GCK, Pastor William Kumuyi, Tuesday, revealed GCK targets over 200,000 participants as the global crusade train moves to Abuja, the nation’s capital from June 24-29, 2026. Kumuyi made […]
