Beyond FG’s 386 terror convictions
The Nigerian security landscape has long been defined by jarring contradictions, but events of the past week showed commendable improvements. On April 8, 2026, the U.S. State Department issued the “authorised voluntary departure” of non-essential staff from its Abuja embassy—a chilling diplomatic signal that the capital’s perimeter is no longer considered a sanctuary. Yet, by […]
GAAFURA Foundation empowers widows, youths in Lagos
A United Kingdom-based Nigerian businessman, Ahmed Karim Oshodi, has launched the GAAFURA Foundation to support less privileged members of society, with a focus on widows, orphans and young people in Lagos. Oshodi, who recently visited Nigeria, marked the foundation’s debut with the distribution of food items and clothing to widows and orphans in Surulere, Lagos, […]
Cultural promoter, Lilian Ogechi receieves Igbo heritage award
By Progress Godfrey Cultural promoter, Lilian Ogechi, has been honoured with a Hall of Fame Award by Nma Alaigbo for her contribution to the promotion of Igbo culture and heritage. The recognition highlights her efforts in advancing the Igbo language, values and identity through sustained cultural advocacy and digital engagement. Ogechi, who runs the Adaigbo […]
OKOMU CSR: PIND, Edo agencies partner to boost youth devt
In a move aimed at empowering young people across neighbouring communities of Okomu Oil Palm Company Plc, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) has signed partnership agreements with the Edo State Board for Technical and Vocational Education (BTVE) and the Edo State Skills Development Agency (EdoJobs). The agreements, which build on […]
Flooding: Enforce EPR, expand recycling capacity — Experts, NESREA urge govt
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Environmental experts, in collaboration with the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), have called for the expansion of waste-recycling capacity and stricter enforcement of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) as measures to tackle persistent flooding and erosion in Ogun State. The stakeholders attributed the environmental challenges largely to industrial pollution […]
Gabriel Sunano Foundation urges release of abducted Sapele Chairman
…backs govt efforts By Paul Olayemi The Gabriel Sunano Foundation has called for the immediate and unconditional release of the kidnapped Chairman of Sapele Local Government Area, describing the incident as deeply troubling but expressing confidence in the ongoing efforts of government and security agencies to secure his freedom. In a statement issued on Friday, […]
