Category: News

Monica Brown, a fast-rising Nigerian actress, entrepreneur and humanitarian, has recounted how she and her siblings were labelled witches following the death of their father in 2009, a traumatic experience that shaped her commitment to supporting vulnerable children and girls. Brown, founder of Her Rising Menstrual Health Foundation (HRMHF), shared her childhood experience in a […]

By John Dike Osogbo …Threatens sympathy strike, picketing of UBA branches over withheld funds Organised Labour in Osun State has thrown its weight behind the seven-day ultimatum issued by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to the Federal Government and the Osun State Government over the continued withholding of statutory allocations meant for local government councils […]

By Ade Oyeyemi Persons with Disabilities in Ekiti State on Monday protested at the Government House in Ado-Ekiti over the alleged reduction of employment slots promised to them by Governor Biodun Oyebanji. The protesters, drawn from different disability groups, said the governor had pledged 30 employment opportunities for qualified PWDs under his administration’s inclusion agenda, […]

By John Dike Osogbo Group urges Tinubu to pay outstanding funds to legally recognised council leaderships, warns labour against politicising workers’ welfare The World Institute for Peace (WIP) has cautioned the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Osun State Council, against allowing partisan political interests to influence its position on the lingering local government crisis in the […]

By John Dike Osogbo Urges security agencies to investigate unresolved cases, guarantee press freedom and protect media professionals The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has called on the Federal Government, security agencies and relevant institutions to ensure the prompt investigation and prosecution of perpetrators of crimes against journalists, warning that continued impunity poses a serious […]

Command identifies thuggery, cult violence, misinformation as threats Police plan election control room for real-time complaints The Ondo State Police Command has stepped up security preparations ahead of the 2027 elections. It is deploying intelligence-led policing, strategic patrols and increased collaboration with other security agencies to prevent violence and protect voters. The Police Public Relations […]

Technology often tells its most meaningful story when people can experience it for themselves. At the Republic of Korea’s National Day celebration in Abuja, guests were given that opportunity as LG Electronics showcased innovations designed to support more convenient, connected and efficient lifestyles, reinforcing the enduring relationship between Nigeria and South Korea. Hosted by the […]

By Ade Oyeyemi Veteran Nollywood actress, Joke Silva, has expressed appreciation to Nigerians and well-wishers who stood by her family following the death of her husband and screen legend, Olu Jacobs. Silva conveyed her gratitude in an Instagram post on Saturday, marking the end of the 40-day period following the actor’s death. She acknowledged the […]

By John Dike , Osogbo …Demands withdrawal of Ogun PDP National Assembly candidates allegedly affected by membership register disput The Egba Integrity Group (EIG) has given the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) a seven-day ultimatum to review the eligibility of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Assembly candidates in Ogun State over alleged selective enforcement of […]