By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE Esama of Benin, Chief Gabriel Igbinedion, on Wednesday lauded the emergence of Dr. Paddy Iyamu as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Oredo Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives. Igbinedion, known for his philanthropy described Iyamu’s victory as well deserved, attributing it to his […]

By Efe Onodjae  Philanthropist and community development advocate, Otunba Sheriff Olasheni Ajaga, has reaffirmed his commitment to humanitarian services, youth empowerment and sustainable community development across Lagos State. Ajaga, through his company, Global Stanza Nigeria Ltd, and his non-governmental organisation, Sheriff Olasheni Ajaga Foundation, SOAF, said he remains dedicated to improving the welfare of vulnerable […]

The Nigerian naira traded with mixed performance against the United States dollar on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, across the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market amid continued demand for foreign exchange.

By Chioma Obinna In a powerful tribute to courage, innovation and public service, the 79th World Health Assembly has honoured six outstanding global health champions whose work is transforming lives and strengthening primary health care systems across the world. The prestigious awards ceremony, led by Assembly President Dr Víctor Elias Atallah Lajam of the Dominican […]

By Etop Ekanem The Soledotun Abdulkarim-Yusuf Foundation in collaboration with La Dots Partycity, recently, held its grand finale of the “I Am a Boy of Value Because…” campaign to commemorate International Boy Child Day 2026. The programme, which took place at Ijaiye Housing Estate Mosque Hall by Estate Junior High School, Ifako-Ijaiye, Lagos focused on […]

By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – NORTHERN Groups under the auspices of the Coalition of Northern Groups, CNG, Wednesday, mourned the death its pioneer spokesperson and founding member, Alhaji Suleiman Abdulazeez, saying his passing is a major loss to Northern Nigeria and Nigeria at large. In a statement signed by the National Coordinator, CNG, Comrade Jamilu […]

By Cynthia Alo Despite the Federal Government’s promise of affordable financing and financial inclusion through the proposed Cooperative Bank of Nigeria, many farmers, agribusiness operators and artisans have expressed skepticism over the initiative, insisting that transparency, low-interest loans and grassroots implementation will determine its success. The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator […]

By Esther Onyegbula There was pomp, applause and widespread commendation in Abuja as the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Olohundare Moshood Jimoh, was honoured with the Nigeria Union of Journalists, FCT Council’s prestigious Crime Fighter of the Year Award for his contributions to policing, crime prevention and public safety in Nigeria. The award, regarded as one […]

By Chioma Obinna The Society of Family Physicians of Nigeria, SOFPON, has raised alarm over the acute shortage of family doctors in Nigeria, warning that worsening economic hardship, burnout and the migration of healthcare workers abroad are threatening compassionate healthcare delivery across the country. The warning came as family physicians marked the 2026 World Family […]

By Ochuko Akuopha Nollywood actress and content creator, Favour Nwaoma Ogochukwu Onyebuchi, has distributed bags of rice, wrappers and cash gifts to over 100 widows and vulnerable persons. The actress, popularly known as Favour Oma, carried out the humanitarian outreach at Asaba, Delta State capital, while celebrating her birthday anniversary. The outreach also featured free […]