My literature teacher told me that situational irony is a fire station burning down, or a Babaláwo dying of Mágùn. Some 40 years ago, Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde, cursed his enemies in a song that they would challenge a moving…
By Oyeyemi Abolade | Award-winning travel journalist and author Pelu Awofeso delivered an inspiring keynote to budding media professionals during the second cohort of the Career Development With Augustina Armstrong (CDWAA) series, held virtually on August 6, 2025. Speaking to…
From Sevilla to New York, world leaders, businesses, and civil society continue to find ways and means for funding and delivering sustainable development for people and the planet. While progress on the Sustainable Development Goals has been slow and the…
“Dear Man” Offers Emotional Healing and a Call to Redefine Masculinity In a bold and compassionate step toward addressing the silent mental health crisis among men, mental health advocate and founder of the Life After Abuse Foundation, Halima Layeni, has launched…
Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has raised strong concerns over the closure of Badegi 90.1 FM, a privately owned radio station operating in Minna, Niger State. The station was shut down on August 1, 2025, following an order reportedly issued by…
…Journalists Trained to Spotlight Salt Reduction, Food Labelling, and Corporate Influence on Diets The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has raised fresh concerns over the health risks posed by excessive salt consumption in Nigeria, warning that unhealthy diets…
…Stakeholders, Lawmakers Push for Accountability, Domestic Financing to Sustain HIV, TB, Malaria Programs In response to the evolving global health financing landscape, the Nigeria Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) held its 2025 Annual Retreat and 70th General Meeting from July 1st…
Rt. Hon. Amobi Ogah Urges Stronger Oversight and Collaboration at CCM Nigeria Annual Retreat The Chairman of the House Committee on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Malaria Control, Rt. Hon. Amobi Godwin Ogah, has called for enhanced transparency and parliamentary oversight…
…175 SMEs from 12 Countries to Benefit from Hybrid Training Focused on Regional, Global Agribusiness Export Markets The Africa Leadership Foundation (ALF), in collaboration with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), has announced the launch of Cohort 3 of its Agribusiness…
BY JOSHUA OLUFEMI Last week in Lagos, I attended a gathering of civil society leaders focused on safety and security across Nigeria. The meeting was both thoughtful and engaging, showcasing various case studies and interventions that highlighted the progress we’ve…
