Mirabel Centre supports 10,000 sexual violence survivors
Mirabel Centre, Nigeria’s leading Sexual Assault Referral Centre, has supported no fewer than 10,000 survivors of sexual violence since it was established in 2013, marking a major milestone in its operations. The Centre said the figure reflects both the level of trust survivors have placed in its services and the widespread nature of sexual and […]
No going back on reforms, Tinubu tells W’Bank team
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday declared that his administration would not reverse course on its economic reforms. He also vowed to sustain transparency and accountability in governance. Speaking when he received a World Bank delegation led by Managing Director of Operations, Anna Bjerde, at the State House, Abuja, the President said the reforms, though painful […]
Firm splashes N170m on loyal customers
Not less than N170 million sums of cash and cheques were given to customers and distributors to appreciate them for their loyalty and patronage to Lovebite Foods and Beverages Limited in 2025. This happened during the company’s 2026 Annual Customer Appreciation party, held at the company’s head office in Nnobi, Idemili South Local Government Area […]
Imo@50: 150 youths to get vocational skills training
As part of activities marking the 50th anniversary of Imo State since creation, the Hope Uzodimma Legacy Empowerment Scheme has set machinery in motion to empower over 150 youths of Ohaji-Egbema/Oguta/Oru West Federal Constituency in various skills including fashion design, catering, digital marketing, graphic design, welding, carpentry, phone and computer repairs, and other vocational trades […]
Ruling houses warn against outsiders interference in Ogun stool
Three ruling houses of Mobalufon in Ogun State — Oludipe, Olumurende (Demuren), and Olumukaiye (Ilumoka) — have cautioned against interference by non-indigenes in the succession matters of the Moguniseja stool. In a statement dated January 26, 2026, and signed by Dr. Kunle Taiwo on behalf of the ruling houses, the community reaffirmed their support for […]
Striking health workers insist on salary adjustment
Striking health workers under the Joint Health Sector Unions have insisted that only the adjustment of the Consolidated Health Salary Structure will end their ongoing industrial action, as efforts by the Federal Government to resolve the dispute remain stalled. The strike, which entered its 82nd day on Wednesday, has paralysed activities in government-owned hospitals across […]
Strike: Union drops suit as Wike pledges no workers’ victimisation
Organised labour has agreed to withdraw all pending court cases and halt further industrial action in the Federal Capital Territory following assurances by the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, that no worker would be victimised over the recent strike. The decision was reached after a marathon conciliatory meeting between leaders of the Nigeria Labour […]
Pope Leo XIV blesses philanthropist for building church
The Vatican has bestowed a special apostolic blessing on an Enugu-based philanthropist, Mr. SteveMary Kanife, in recognition of his generosity in building a Catholic church for his community in the Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State. The papal blessing, from His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, was presented to Kanife and members of his family […]
Delta makes case for preservation of wetlands
Delta State Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Ejiro Jamani, has stressed the need to preserve and sustainably manage wetlands across the state, describing them as critical to the environment, economy, spiritual and cultural heritage of the people. The Commissioner made the assertion on the occasion of the World Wetlands Day celebration held on Monday in Asaba, […]
Knights ask authorities to address injustices in Nigeria
The newly-appointed Supreme Head of the Knights of Saint Mulumba Nigeria, Sir Steve Adehi (SAN), has expressed worry over the persistent abductions and killings in the country, particularly in the North, saying injustice is one of the elements fuelling the situation. Adehi spoke during his maiden media briefing at the KSM headquarters in Onitsha on […]