The bullying conundrum in schools, by Francis Ewherido

The bullying conundrum in schools, by Francis Ewherido

I experienced/saw bullying from primary school. At Ughelli, Delta State, two elder brothers of mine protected me. When my father was transferred to Ozoro in 1973, I continued my primary education in Ozoro. I did not really experience bullying. But two classmates of mine did cause me some distress. On one occasion, they wanted to see the […]
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Uche Elendu defends Tonto Dikeh on schoolgirl exorcism

Uche Elendu defends Tonto Dikeh on schoolgirl exorcism

Uche Elendu has come to Tonto Dikeh’s defence after a deliverance session with a minor sparked outrage on the internet last week, attracting a N200 million lawsuit from human rights lawyer Ikechukwu Obasi.

Foundation backs tough measures to rescue Okpe Grammar School

Foundation backs tough measures to rescue Okpe Grammar School

By Paul Olayemi The Gabriel Sunano Foundation has thrown its full support behind sweeping disciplinary reforms adopted to address what stakeholders describe as a deepening moral and structural crisis at Okpe Grammar School. Gabriel Sunano, CEO of the foundation and an alumnus of the school, described the situation as “urgent and unacceptable,” warning that inaction […]

Toyin Abraham bags Nollywood box office Champion Award for ‘Oversabi Aunty’

Toyin Abraham bags Nollywood box office Champion Award for ‘Oversabi Aunty’

Toyin Abraham has been honoured with the prestigious Nollywood Box Office Champion Award by the National Film and Video Censors Board, NFVCB, for her outstanding performance in “Oversabi Aunty,” which grossed over N1 billion, making her the first debut director in Nollywood to achieve this milestone.

Continuity or Change? Why Ifo/Ewekoro must protect its growing influence in National Assembly

Continuity or Change? Why Ifo/Ewekoro must protect its growing influence in National Assembly

By Busayo Okunlola In every democratic system, the question of continuity versus change is one that voters must carefully consider. For the people of Ifo and Ewekoro Local Government Areas, this debate is particularly significant as discussions about the next representative for the Ifo/Ewekoro Federal Constituency begin to emerge. As a resident and indigene of […]

BEYOND GENDER WARS: A case for justice, not opposition

BEYOND GENDER WARS: A case for justice, not opposition

By Barnabas Akindele Public discourse around women’s rights in Nigeria, and indeed globally, is often framed in adversarial terms. It is presented as a contest between men and women, a zero-sum struggle in which the advancement of one must come at the expense of the other. This framing is not only reductive, but also profoundly […]

BETECOSA Lagos inaugurates new chairman, moves to strengthen members’ support system

BETECOSA Lagos inaugurates new chairman, moves to strengthen members’ support system

By Esther Onyegbula A new leadership has emerged for the Lagos Chapter of the Benin Technical College Old Students Association, BETECOSA, with the inauguration of Sir Ralph Jakpor Karireren as chairman, who has immediately unveiled a comprehensive welfare-focused agenda aimed at strengthening members’ wellbeing and attracting younger alumni. Karireren, who will lead the association for […]

PORT FINANCING DEAL: Onuesoke makes case for Niger-Delta ports

PORT FINANCING DEAL: Onuesoke makes case for Niger-Delta ports

By Ephraim Oseji Businessman and CEO of DAS Energy Limited, Chief Sunny Onuesoke, has faulted Federal Government decision to exclude ports located in other parts of Nigeria in the £746m agreement signed with the United Kingdom aimed at modernising Apapa and Tin Can Island ports in Lagos. Recall that President Bola Tinubu witnessed the signing […]

Traders at Trade Fair Complex seek partnership with FG, decry poor infrastructure

Traders at Trade Fair Complex seek partnership with FG, decry poor infrastructure

By Moses Nosike Traders at the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex have called for stronger collaboration with the federal government. They made the call when the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment visited the commercial hub. The visit brought together traders, business leaders, and government officials in a meeting that highlighted the economic importance of […]