Society

Mother of recovered five-day-old baby sold in Ebonyi cries for help

Written by 14 October, 2025
Philomena Iroko, mother of the rescued five-day-old baby boy in Ebonyi State, has sought help from individuals and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) to enable her to take care of the baby.

Pad Me A Girl Initiative: Senate, Access Bank Unite To Uplift Girls In Crisis On International Day Of Girl Child

Written by 14 October, 2025
The Senate Committee on Women Affairs (SCOWAS) and Access Bank partnered on the “Pad Me A Girl Initiative” to celebrate the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child.

Tokunbo Wahab Emphasises Importance Of Water To Lagos Economy At Fela Debates

Written by 14 October, 2025
Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, has emphasised the critical importance of water to Lagos’ economy, describing it as a natural resource, a blessing, an ally, and the future of human existence that must be carefully managed and protected.

Adekunle Gold street honour thrills fans as Lagos names a street after the Afrobeats singer. He shares emotional moment with Simi and daughter.

Written by 08 October, 2025
 Adekunle Gold street honour has stirred excitement among fans as the popular Nigerian Afrobeats singer had a Lagos street named after him.

Oyetola's Appointment As Minister Of Marine & Blue Economy, Sign Of Tinubu's Knack For Excellence—Kemi Ayelabola

Written by 29 August, 2025
The Chairperson and Convener of Asiwaju Renewed Hope (ARH’23), one of the prominent campaign groups that galvanised grassroots mobilisation in support of Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the February 2023 Presidential election, Kemi Olokode-Ayelabola has commended the Minister for Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola (CON), for shaping the status of the Nigerian maritime industry.

Soldiers kill terrorist kingpin, rescue victims

Written by 11 August, 2025
The Nigerian Army says it has recorded major operational successes in recent operations, killing a notorious terrorist commander, Amirul Fiya, also known as Abu Nazir, and others.

Aged, Children, Vulnerable Benefit from UBA Foundation’s Charity Outreach in Lagos

Written by 11 August, 2025
In a display of compassion and commitment to societal well-being, UBA Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, extended its generosity to the less privileged in Lagos through its charity outreach program.

GM of private radio station assisted by government suspended for criticising governor

Written by 11 August, 2025
Odoh Chikwere, the acting General Manager of a private radio station supported by the Ebonyi State Government, has been suspended for criticising Governor Francis Nwifuru, Channels Television is reporting. According to the report, this followed a series of alleged criticisms of the governor’s administration both on air and on his social media platforms on Friday. In a post on his Facebook page, which preceded his suspension, Chikwere said Nwifuru’s administration was suffering from poor communication, underperformance by his appointees, and lack of clear policy direction. He also advised the Nwifuru to “step on toes to achieve results”. He said the current state of affairs weakened the governor’s support base. Following the criticism on Friday, the management of the radio station suspended Chikwere on Saturday. It said the suspension was due to his “unruly behaviour” and disobedience to the code of conduct guiding the radio station.It said: “The management of Legacy…