Religious leaders must champion fight against GBV – NGO, Islamic scholars
Islamic scholars and civil society organisations have called on religious leaders to take a more active role in combating Gender-Based Violence (GBV), insisting that no religion, particularly Islam, condones violence against women, girls or any member of society.
Wike: The standout FCT minister in 50 years of Abuja
By KEHINDE OLAOSEBIKAN I was there. The President said it. A former FCT minister affirmed it. As a resident since 1988, I confirm it. I was at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Area 11, Garki, Abuja, Friday night for the special thanksgiving banquet organized to celebrate the successful inauguration of 31 projects across the […]
Ecofitness marks 5 years of building health, community, wellness
Ecofitness Hub Ltd is set to commemorate her fifth anniversary with a landmark celebration, marking five years of inspiring healthier lifestyles, fostering vibrant communities and redefining the fitness experience for thousands of Nigerians.Since opening its doors in 2021, Ecofitness has evolved beyond a conventional gym into a thriving wellness community where fitness, personal growth and […]
Keeping exams within reach of every child
The Federal Government did well to suspend its proposed increase in the registration fees for the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations. It is a decision that reflects not only sensitivity to public opinion but also a recognition of the harsh economic realities confronting Nigerian families. We are calling […]
What are the functions of ministries in a country? (Part 3), by Usman Sarki
“The task of leadership is not to put greatness into humanity, but to elicit it, for the greatness is already there”, John Buchan. In the hilarious and admirable British comedy series, “Yes, Prime Minister”, Dorothy Wainwright, an adviser to the fictional Prime Minister James Hacker, once delivered a devastating verdict on the Department of Education. According […]
Nelson Mandela and ANC’s many failures, by Ochereome Nnanna
If you ask anyone, “who is the greatest African of all time?”, the name of Nelson Mandela of South Africa will likely pop up. I took this question to three Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms: ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude. They all chorused “Dr Nelson Mandela.” While Gemini and Claude held Kwame Nkrumah in second place with Mansa […]
