Story Summary: The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has flagged off the 2024 Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness Month, themed “SGBV? Not On My Watch!” The awareness month will feature various activities, including a sensitization walk, symposium,…
By Mayowa Adeniran | In a bid to drive its vision for a sustainable future, the Lagos State Government has announced the launch of the Lagos Sustainability Summit, a yearly forum aimed at advancing strategies for a more equitable, inclusive,…
At 89, old age has confined Dr. Omololu Olunloyo to the wheelchair, but he remains as sharp as he was 29 years ago when I first met him. He still does not wear eyeglasses, even to read. A genius who…
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Senate President, Mr Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of House of Representatives, Mr Tajudeen Abbas over “the failure to end the apparently unlawful practice by the National Assembly of…
In a significant step towards addressing the unique challenges faced by men in Nigeria, the Life After Abuse Foundation (LAAF) paid a courtesy visit to former Minister of Youth and Sports, Barrister Solomon Dalung, on August 25, 2024. The meeting…
Nigeria Health Watch, the Lagos State Primary Health Care Board, and the Association of Practitioners of Community Media (APCOM) have formed a partnership to combat health misinformation by disseminating accurate health information to the public. This collaboration aims to address…
The Board of Directors of Public and Private Development Centre Ltd by Gte (PPDC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Lucy James Abagi as its new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Jubril Shittu. During his tenure, Jubril Shittu achieved significant…
Dr Faustine Engelbert Ndugulile has been nominated as the next Regional Director for the World Health Organization (WHO) African Region, taking the reins from Dr Matshidiso Moeti, who has served two five-year terms at the helm. African Member States voted…
The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has urged the country’s regulators and the film and cinema industry to protect the next generation of Nigerians from the predatory tactics of the tobacco industry by sustaining the #SmokeFreeNollywood campaign. CAPPA’s…
By Mohamed Malick Fall | Every year, World Humanitarian Day (WHD) serves as a poignant reminder of the critical importance of humanitarian efforts globally. This year, the theme #ActForHumanity emphasizes the collective responsibility we all share in protecting civilians and…
