EVERY month, Bolanle Oyebamji was tormented by her menstrual cycle—waves of pain from her lower back, down her legs, and through a swollen, throbbing pelvis. For the recent graduate of Ekiti State University, periods were more than a biological occurrence; they were a disruptive force that derails daily life. That was until a friend suggested she […]
100 students of Asaba origin in institutions of higher learning were on Friday gifted ₦50, 000 each as bursary award, courtesy of the Asaba Welfare and Endowment Committee. 20 each were selected for the gesture from the five quarters in Asaba. Speaking on the occasion, the Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty, Asagba Prof Epiphany […]
THE Nigerian Library Association (NLA) has called on librarians across the country to embrace innovation and reposition themselves for relevance in an era defined by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and rapid technological change. The Immediate Past President of the association, Dr. Dominic Omokaro, made the call in Abuja on Saturday at the 2025 Annual Dinner and […]
SENATOR Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta) has urged unity among stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the ward levels in particular and the state in general. Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District made the call on Saturday, when he hosted stakeholders and leaders of ward eight, Idumuje at his country home in Idumuje-Ugboko, Aniocha North […]
THE Delta State governor in southern Nigeria, Sheriff Oborevwori, has opened a state-of-the-art ICT and Computer-Based Test Hub at Onicha-Olona in the Aniocha North local government area. Governor Oborevwori described the centre as a milestone in bridging the digital gaps and preparing young people for opportunities in the 21st century. Oborevwori, who was […]
AT just 10 years old, Ladidi Mudi (not real name) wakes at 5:00 a.m. daily. But unlike children her age who prepare for school, her mornings begin with sweeping, mopping, and washing dishes in the home of a stranger she calls “mummy” in Unguwan Rimi, GRA, Kaduna. Though she lives with her employer, Ladidi worries […]
NIGERIA’S Central Bank and its Brazilian counterpart, Banco Central do Brasil, have agreed on deepening institutional ties and knowledge-sharing between the two central banks. The understanding was reached recently when Nigeria’s Central Bank Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, held talks with his Brazilian counterpart, Gabriel Muricca Galípolo, with the two resolving to strengthen economic and financial cooperation […]
Sola Shittu delves into the complex realities of unmarried Nigerians, particularly women, as they navigate the often-frustrating search for a life partner. He explores the socioeconomic, religious, and cultural forces contributing to a perceived “marriage squeeze,” where the traditional pathways to matrimony are becoming increasingly challenging. From bustling cities to quieter towns, and within church […]
THE International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) says no fewer than 13,595 families are still searching for 23,659 missing persons across Nigeria. The ICRC Family Link Officer, Mr. Benson Lee, disclosed this on Saturday in Yola at the commemoration of International Day of the Disappeared. Lee said 59 per cent of the missing persons […]
SOME bureau de change operators have implicated Abdullahi Rogo, Director-General of Protocol to the Kano State Governor, in a multi-billion-naira corruption scandal now under investigation by Nigeria’s anti-graft agencies: The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The operators, in detailed statements given to EFCC and ICPC, […]