Akiyode-Afolabi gets UN’s Spotlight Initiative nomination
Women Human Rights activist and member of the Penpushing platform, Dr Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi has been nominated for the United Nation's Spotlight Initiative Global Reference Group. The nomination is a recognition…
Tenure of FCT area council chairmen ends June 2026 – INEC chair
Tenure is defined by the date of the oath of office for executive elections or the date of inauguration for legislative houses
Wole Soyinka @ 90: A grand tribute at the Africa Centre London
The Africa Centre, in partnership with Wole Soyinka International Cultural Exchange, Nigeria (WSICE) presents a nine-day celebration honouring Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka’s 90th birthday
Rivers United shortlist Finidi, Amapakabo as replacement for Ogenyi
Following their unimpressive performance towards the end of the season, the management of Rivers United Football club is considering a change in the coaching crew, with Imama Amapakabo, Kennedy Boboye…
Footballer slumps, dies during Oke-Ogun competition
Tragedy struck on the field of play when a footballer, Oyekunle Baaki, known to fans and teammates as Smart, on Wednesday night collapsed and died during a local tournament at…
Minister arrested for ‘witchcraft’ directed at president
The state secretary for environment, climate change and energy of the Maldives has been jailed, reportedly on suspicion of casting spells against the country’s president. The Maldives are an archipelago…
I will accept election result, but must be “fair and legal, and good” – Trump
US presidential candidate Donald Trump has said he will accept the results of the upcoming November 5 election, but only under certain conditions. He made the comments during the first…
Nigeria’s cholera outbreaks: why they happen and are so hard to control
On 9 June 2024 the Lagos State government declared a cholera outbreak. Three days later, it announced that 324 suspected cases had been reported in the state, including 15 people who died…
Rewane, Dozie urge business owners to embrace digital mindset for better cash flow management
Adopting a digital mindset can enhance small business operations
PDP has failed us, we are no longer doing party, says Fubara
Rivers State governor, Siminialayi Fubara on Thursday declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has failed the state. The governor said that Rivers was currently relying on a mass movement…
