Story Summary: The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) convened an emergency meeting in Abuja on Monday due to the arrest and detention of its President, Joe Ajaero. Ajaero was detained at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, while traveling to the United…
From William Bascom, American folklorist and anthropologist, I got a Yoruba story. It is here retold, substantially in my own words, in some areas using his words: A certain Chief Lowa was careless with his tongue. Every priest has a…
Story Summary: Team Lagos emerged victorious in the 2024 SOS Children’s Village National Director’s Cup, defeating Team Plateau 2-0 in the final held at Mobolaji Johnson Stadium in Lagos on September 7, 2024. The tournament, organized by SOS Children’s Village,…
Story Summary: Media Advocacy Needed: Media professionals are called upon to actively promote Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation (MMS) to address Nigeria’s high maternal mortality rate. Declining Dietary Diversity: There has been a significant drop in dietary diversity among pregnant women, with…
Story Summary: Event Purpose: The meetings aim to promote fair media coverage, encourage peaceful voter behavior, and enhance transparency and accountability in the Ondo state governorship election. Organizers: The International Press Centre (IPC) and the Centre for Media and Society…
Story Summary: Frustration Over Subsidized Rice: Nigerians are struggling to find the N40,000 per kilogram bag of rice launched by the Federal Government. Government Initiative: The rice, meant to be sold at a subsidized rate of N40,000 per 50kg bag,…
Story Summary: The Senate has postponed its public hearing on alleged sabotage in the petroleum sector, originally set for September 10-12, 2024. The delay, announced by Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, is to allow for broader consultations and legislative review. Key stakeholders…
Story Summary: Launch of Mpox Response Plan: The Africa CDC and WHO have introduced a comprehensive plan to address the mpox outbreak across Africa, following recent public health emergency declarations. Funding and Duration: The six-month plan, running from September 2024…
Story Summary: Clarification from Ministry: The Federal Ministry of Education has clarified that students under 18 are not prohibited from taking WASSCE or NECO exams. Minister’s Statement: Dr. Yusuf Sununu, Minister of State for Education, addressed the issue on International…
On October 16, 2021, the Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) endorsed the Olympism 365 strategy which aims to strengthen the role of sport as an enabler for the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through…
