By Ayomide Otitoju Residents of Alpha Beach Settlement in Okun Alfa, a coastal community on the Lekki Peninsula in Lagos, received relief materials from KloverHarris Limited following displacement caused by the ongoing construction of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. The Lagos-based business consultancy firm distributed palliatives to more than 150 residents on Friday, March 13, 2026,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The MTN Foundation has announced the return of its flagship programme aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs across Nigeria, entering its third phase. A press conference and marketplace exhibition will be held on Tuesday, 17th March, offering attendees the opportunity to meet and support women-led businesses nurtured through the initiative. Entrepreneurs from the…
Turkey’s Defence Ministry said on Friday that NATO forces shot down a ballistic missile launched from Iran after it entered Turkish airspace, marking the third such interception since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war on Iran. “A ballistic munition launched from Iran and entering Turkish airspace was neutralised by NATO air and missile defence assets…
Russia’s foreign ministry announced on Friday that it had summoned the British and French ambassadors to protest a Ukrainian attack on the city of Bryansk, reportedly carried out using Storm Shadow missiles supplied by the UK and France. The ministry said the envoys were summoned “to lodge a strong protest” over the Tuesday strike, which…
By Ayomide Otitoju Mikel Arteta has expressed full confidence in Bukayo Saka with Everton, Arteta defended his forward’s performance. “What he’s doing for us, for this club, is just incredible at his age, and he’s continued to have that massive impact for us,” Arteta said. “We fully trust him and love him. He can have…
By Ayomide Otitoju An International Women’s Day event organised by MTN Nigeria has highlighted the importance of mentorship, collaboration, and mutual support among women in advancing professional growth and leadership. The event, themed “Give to Gain,” featured discussions on how women can create opportunities for others and inspire future generations through guidance, encouragement, and shared…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fourteen-year-old Oreoluwa Alayande, a student of St. Lawrence Metropolitan College, Ado Ekiti, has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer of MTN Nigeria for a day after emerging as the national champion of the 2025 MTN mPulse Spelling Bee. Oreoluwa secured the top position after outperforming more than 40,000 participants from across…
By Ayomide Otitoju The British Council has been formally recognised by UNESCO as a member of two major global education initiatives: the Global Education Coalition and the International Task Force on Teachers for Education 2030. The memberships reinforce the British Council’s commitment to global education recovery, equity, and innovation, and enhance its role in shaping…
By Ayomide Otitoju Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated former chairman of the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Babatunde Balogun, on the occasion of his 75th birthday. Balogun, a member of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), turned 75 on Friday, March 13. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser…
