Former Basketballer Turns Sickle Cell Advocate After Losing Daughter. By Oluwaseyi Oduneye-Ogunwomoju Shoola Durojaiye, founder of the Showtyme Foundation, has become a vocal advocate for Sickle Cell Awareness after his late daughter was diagnosed with the condition in 2017. Durojaiye’s journey into advocacy began when he discovered he had aContinue Reading
By Stanley Nkwocha The 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) just concluded in New York, United States. However, what has continued to dominate national discourse is President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s national statement to world leaders at the annual event. His bold policy statement demanding reforms in globalContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB) has admitted the president of the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN), Mrs Yetunde Ilori, her predecessor, Mr Edwin Igbiti, and 48 others into its Society of Fellows. The council also honoured the Akarigbo of Remoland, Oba Babatunde Ajayi, andContinue Reading
Dr. Oluwatoyin Alabi, respected community leader and advocate of socio-economic development, has expressed deep concern and solidarity with the people of Oke-Ode, Ifelodun Local Government Area and other parts of Kwara State South, following the recent attack that claimed the lives of several natives and local forest guards. The tragicContinue Reading
Oba Ladoja Pledges to Serve Ibadan People, collaborate with government at all levels By Adewale Owoade The 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has pledged to serve Ibadanland and its people with the rest of his life. The monarchContinue Reading
Gender disparities in leadership, technology constitute barriers to inclusive growth — APWEN By Olatunde Ajayi The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) has identified gender disparities in field of technology and leadership as barriers to inclusive growth in Nigeria. This, among others, wereContinue Reading
UNIPGC Special Envoy commends Anambra Ministry for protecting women’s, children’s rights Amb. Uzoamaka Ezedioranma, the United Nations International Peace and Governance Council (UNIPGC) Special Envoy on Social Welfare and Poverty Eradication, has applauded Anambra Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare for its efforts in safeguarding rights of women andContinue Reading
Fubara, lawmakers’ position vindicate President Tinubu’s emergency rule declaration-TMS The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has described the newfound harmony between Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the state’s House of Assembly as a vindication of President Bola Tinubu’s timely proclamation of the now-ended six-month emergency rule inContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Nigeria and China on Sunday reaffirmed their commitment to stronger ties as both nations jointly marked Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary and China’s 76th National Day. The colourful celebration, which also coincided with the Mid-Autumn Festival, brought together government officials, diplomats, business leaders, cultural groups and students inContinue Reading
