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…
By Ayomide Otitoju There is mounting unrest among civil servants in Ogun State following the decision of the State Civil Service Commission (CSC) to rescind the approval earlier granted by Governor Dapo Abiodun for the lateral transfer of staff from the Executive cadre to the Officer cadre, in line with the National Council on Establishments…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has urged the Federal Government to increase funding for public universities, stressing that sustainable investment in education remains the only way to end recurring strikes and improve Nigeria’s global university rankings. ASUU made the appeal on Friday when it appeared before the Senate Committee on…
By Ayomide Otitoju A Moroccan student has been sentenced to one year in prison in connection with the country’s recent youth-led protests, marking the first publicly known jail term linked to the Gen Z demonstrations, his lawyer told AFP on Friday. According to lawyer Mohamed Nouini, the student was convicted of “participating in an unauthorised…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigerian music superstar and award-winning singer, Tiwa Savage, has ignited social media discussions after disclosing that she would consider becoming a second wife. The Afrobeats icon made the revelation during a candid conversation on the American podcast Lip Service, which began trending across various platforms on Friday. Speaking on the challenges of…
By Ayomide Otitoju The South-West Local Government Party Chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have lauded Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, for his significant investments in the state’s agro-cargo airport and seaport projects. The chairmen said the two landmark projects would play a pivotal role in boosting Ogun’s economy and improving the livelihoods…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Olowu of Kuta, His Royal Majesty Oba Dr. Hammed Oyelude Makama, CON, Tegbosun III, has congratulated the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, on the occasion of his 51st birthday. In a statement personally signed by him, Oba Makama praised the Ooni’s unwavering commitment to…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State has taken a historic step toward transforming its transport landscape with the official launch of the €410 million Omi-Eko Inland Waterways Infrastructure Project, developed in partnership with the European Union (EU) and other international partners. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who performed the groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, described the project as a…
