By Ayomide Otitoju Former Senate President and Chairman of the 8th National Assembly, Dr. Bukola Saraki, on Tuesday paid a condolence visit to the Senate Minority Leader, Senator Abba Moro, following the tragic death of his son and grandson. During the visit, Saraki expressed deep sorrow over the loss, describing it as “deeply painful,” and…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Royal Iwere Foundation, under the leadership of Their Majesties Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri, and Olori Atuwatse III, has hosted the UN Women Nigeria Representative, Ms. Beatrice Eyong, in a high-level meeting aimed at promoting gender equality and inclusive development. Held in Warri, the engagement focused on deepening collaboration…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Igbo Community in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to heed public calls for the release of the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. In an open letter on Tuesday, the President General of the Igbo Community Association,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be the biggest in history, with 48 nations competing across the United States, Canada, and Mexico — an expansion from the traditional 32-team format used from France 1998 to Qatar 2022. For Africa, this means an almost doubled representation: nine guaranteed slots, plus a…
By Ayomide Otitoju Police authorities have defended the use of teargas to disperse #FreeNnamdiKanu protesters in Abuja on Monday, saying the action was necessary to protect critical infrastructure and maintain order in the Federal Capital Territory. Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Benjamin Hundeyin, made the clarification on Channels Television’s Politics Today, stating that the protest…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a four-week ultimatum to the Federal Government to meet the demands of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) or face a nationwide shutdown by organised labour. NLC President Joe Ajaero announced the ultimatum on Monday in Abuja following a meeting with leaders of unions…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State chapter of the City Boy Movement on Monday held a special prayer session and empowerment programme in honour of Barrister Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, to celebrate his 40th birthday. At the event, which took place at the Blue Roof in Alausa, Ikeja, 3,000 Lagos residents received…
By Ayomide Otitoju The University of Northampton’s Institute for Social Innovation and Impact (ISII) has highlighted the transformative role of the Canon Young People Programme (CYPP) in building youth confidence, resilience, and a sense of purpose across communities. Marking its 10th anniversary, Canon EMEA’s Young People Programme — which harnesses photography as a medium for…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former Minister of Interior and National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has decried the worsening economic hardship in the country, declaring that “under the current administration, hunger has taken over the land.” Aregbesola, who spoke during a recent engagement with party members, said governance has been “reduced…
