By Philip Yatai Nigerian barber Joshua Aiyenuro, known as T-Jos, who completed the Guinness World Record for the Longest Hairdressing Marathon, has gained Super Eagles star Odion Ighalo’s support for his youth empowerment initiative. T-Jos accomplished the marathon, which lasted 154 hours from June 10 to June 17, and metContinue Reading
By Taiye Baiyerohi Mr Ivo Takor, Director, Centre for Pension Rights Advocacy, has commended the proposed reintroduction of gratuity payments under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). Takor, while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday, said this was a welcome development, noting that the initiative be guidedContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has urged the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) to institute the culture of reputation building and management for the nation in its professional conduct. The President of NIPR, Dr Ike Neliaku, made the call in his remarks at the 70thContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has condemned the suicide bombing that occurred in Konduga, Borno, describing the attack as cowardly. This is contained in a statement issued by the president’s spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday in Abuja. The president mourned those who lost their lives. He urged securityContinue Reading
By Joan Nwagwu The Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment has honoured 40 officers with the Ministerial Service Award for efficiency in service delivery. Alhaji Muhammad Dingyadi, Minister of Labour and Employment, said this during the 2024 ministerial service awards ceremony for the labour sector in Abuja. The minister saidContinue Reading
By Alex Enebeli The Healing Hearts Widows Support Foundation (HHWSF), an international non-governmental charity organisation, has called for an end to the stigma and discrimination faced by widows in Nigeria. Founder of HHWSF, Ms Gozie Udemezue, made the call on Saturday in Enugu during the 2025 International Widows’ Day (IWD)Continue Reading
By Rita Iliya Global Peace Foundation of Nigeria (GPFN) says sexual violence in conflict is a deliberate and destructive weapon which calls for collective action to end it. Rev. John Hayab, Country Director, GPFN, made the call on Saturday in Lapai Local Government Area of Niger during during the Continue Reading
By Philomina Attah In a major step toward improving disaster readiness, NEMA has reaffirmed its commitment to building safer and more resilient communities across Nigeria. The agency’s Director-General, Mrs Zubaida Umar, expressed optimism that NEMA’s partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) would bolster disaster management capabilities. She statedContinue Reading
By Jacinta Nwachukwu No fewer than 500 delegates from 30 African nations are expected in Nigeria for the 2025 Pan-African Humanitarian Leadership Award (TPAHLA) in October. Francis Origa, Registrar, Institute for Humanitarian Studies and Social Development (IHSD), disclosed this in Abuja, at an event to commemorate the 2025 World RefugeeContinue Reading
By Aderogba George A media practitioner, Dr Godspower Oshodin, has urged youths to speak positively about their country of origin to attract national development of the African continent. Oshodin, also the President, Nigeria Bloggers Forum, made the call while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelinesContinue Reading
