Amidst the bustling streets and lively markets of Agbado Okeodo, a voice of wisdom and experience rises, championing a cause close to his heart. Sola Adeboye, a sexagenarian with a lifetime of insights, is a beacon for family planning in…
Anthonia Obokoh | The shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy could prevent 1.2 million deaths each year caused by pollution linked to fossil fuel combustion, according to experts. As the world marks the UN International Day of Clean Air…
Story Summary: Nnimmo Bassey Receives 2024 Wallenberg Medal: The global environmental activist and Executive Director of HOMEF is honoured with the prestigious award by the University of Michigan. Historic Lecture: Bassey is set to become the first Nigerian to deliver…
Story Summary: NLC Announces Medical Checks for President Joe Ajaero After DSS Release: The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) will conduct thorough medical evaluations on its President, Joe Ajaero, following his release from detention by the Department of State Services (DSS).…
Story Summary: DSS officers have taken control of the Abuja office of SERAP, reportedly asking to meet with the organisation’s directors. SERAP alleges the occupation is linked to its recent demand for a reversal of the petrol price hike and…
Story Summary: The Federal Government extends condolences to Borno State over floods caused by the overflow of Alau Dam in Maiduguri. Flooding has destroyed homes, infrastructure, and displaced numerous residents. Minister of Information Mohammed Idris acknowledges the hardships faced by…
Final negotiations are underway in New York for this month’s Summit of the Future, where Heads of State will agree on reforms to the building blocks of global cooperation. The United Nations has convened this unique Summit because of a…
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,…
