By Emmanuel Oloniruha Dr Esther Okereke, the presidential candidate of the National Rescue Movement (NRM) for the 2027 general election, has called on Nigerians to work together to rebuild the country and overcome its socio-economic challenges. Okereke made the call on Friday in Abuja at a news conference titled “NigeriaContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Digital lenders under the Money Lenders Association (MLA) have praised Nigeria’s democracy for promoting financial inclusion. They said democratic governance had expanded access to credit for underserved individuals and small businesses nationwide. Mr Gbemi Adelekan, MLA Chairman and Group Managing Director of Trafalgar Associates Ltd., made theContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu Dr Chike Okogwu, National Leader of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), says Nigeria’s democracy remains incomplete while millions of persons with disabilities continue to face exclusion, discrimination and limited access to basic services. Okogwu said this in a Democracy Day message issuedContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu The Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate in 2023, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has urged Nigerians to renew their commitment to democracy, credible elections, constitutional governance and the welfare of the people. Adebayo made the call in a Democracy Day message issued on Friday in Abuja to markContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) says kidnappings and unsafe learning environments are denying millions of Nigerian children opportunities to play, learn, thrive and enjoy childhood. The Chief of UNICEF Lagos Field Office, Celine Lafoucriere, said this at the commemoration of the 2026 International Day of Play,Continue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has called on the Federal Government to renew its commitment to peace, security and national development. The council made the call in a Democracy Day message to Nigerians, contained in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja by itsContinue Reading
Mr Santus Ofana, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency, has reaffirmed his victory in the party’s primary election, urging party members and supporters to disregard claims challenging the outcome of the exercise. Ofana made the clarification at a news conference on Friday, insisting that the primaryContinue Reading
By Hafsah Tilde The Women and Youth Care Empowerment Initiative (WAYCE), a non-governmental organisation (NGO), has called on women across Nigeria to update their voter registration and actively participate in elections. The group emphasised that every vote counts in strengthening democracy, urging greater civic engagement among women to improve participationContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Chairman of Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Ltd., Mr Foluso Phillips, has urged directors to integrate diplomacy, trade and geopolitical intelligence into corporate strategy for sustainable business growth. Phillips, who is also Chairman of Phillips Consulting Ltd., gave the advice on Wednesday in Lagos at the CharteredContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) has decorated Shola Mese (JP) as an All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) Ambassador. Mese, the Vice Captain of Ogunu Golf Club in Warri, Delta, and Founder of the Shola Mese Foundation, received the honour when the LGAN President, Dr LamiContinue Reading
