By Abiodun Lawal Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says adults and societal leaders owe it to the youths to provide truthful, transparent, transformational, and selfless leadership. Obasanjo spoke in Abeokuta on Saturday at the grand reunion and maiden lecture series of the Royal College of Defence Studies (RCDS), United Kingdom AlumniContinue Reading
The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has announced the appointment of Amb. Janet Olisa as Special Adviser on International Relations to its National President with effect from Oct. 6. Olisa is a retired Nigerian diplomat and public policy strategist with over 30 years ofContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu Dr Abubakar Musa, a former National Coordinator, Nigeria Young Famers Network (NYFN), has been appointed as the Global President, All Africa Youth Forum (AAYF). Musa, who is also the President, Coalition of Farmers Association of Nigeria (COFAN) and a member of the World Farmers Organisation, will serveContinue Reading
By Daniel Obaje Cardinal John Onaiyekan, Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, has called for a moral revival across all sectors of society, saying honesty, integrity and accountability remain essential to rebuilding the nation. Onaiyekan said this on Saturday at the 10th anniversary celebration and fundraising for the digitalisation project of DivineContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Okunade Gov. Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti says the legal icon, Chief Afe Babalola, has immortalised himself by investing in human capital development that will outlive him. Oyebanji gave the commendation on Saturday at the annual Afe Babalola Day held at the palace of Ewi of Ado-Ekiti, Oba RufusContinue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje The Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained Mr Omoyele Sowore, publisher of Sahara Reporters, and others from protesting in some areas in Abuja, including the Aso Rock Villa, on Monday for the release of detained Nnamdi Kanu. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that theContinue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi The Ayida Foundation’s Lagos Schools Tennis Tournament reached its semifinal stage on Saturday, featuring thrilling contests and outstanding performances from young tennis talents across Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the competition is taking place at the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club, Onikan, Lagos. NowContinue Reading
By Mercy Neme The Delta government says it has resuscitated the payment of N15,000 monthly stipends to widows under the State’s Widows Welfare Scheme. The coordinator of the scheme, Isioma Okonta, said this while speaking with newsmen in Asaba on Saturday. Okonta said the beneficiaries of the scheme started receivingContinue Reading
By Amen Gajira Sen. Sunday Katung (PDP–Kaduna South) has awarded N40million in scholarships to no fewer than 400 indigent students from his constituency. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the funds, disbursed through the Sunday Marshall Katung Foundation, provided each beneficiary with N100,000 to support their education inContinue Reading
By Raji Rasak Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), says President Bola Tinubu will receive more than 2000 people coming on a historical voyage to Badagry during the 2026 Diaspora Festival. Dabiri-Erewa disclosed this during the Fifth Door of Return Ceremony of The Diaspora FestivalContinue Reading
