As Nigeria celebrates Father’s Day 2026, many fathers are battling a silent, severe mental health crisis driven by crushing economic hardships and deep societal pressures. They also decried systemic gender bias and the lack of support structures for men in Nigeria and Africa, urging immediate nationwide action to promote mental health advocacy and institutional recognition for men. Fathers spoke with reporters on Sunday in Lagos, sharing their expectations for stronger family bonds and a more inclusive society. It was reported that Father’s Day 2026 is being celebrated on Sunday, June 21. It is an annual observance marked on the third…
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Stakeholders in the humanitarian and security sectors have called for strong action to prevent conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) in Katsina State. They urged the domestication of the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Act and better support for survivors. The stakeholders made this appeal on Saturday during a policy dialogue organized by the Strengthening Peace and Resilience in Nigeria (sPRiNG) programme in partnership with the Mother of Inmates Support and Humanitarian Aid. The dialogue was part of activities marking the 2026 International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict. Miss Hajara Yusuf, an official of the Katsina Ministry of…
Business consultant and leadership expert Mr. Fela Durotoye has urged couples to align their visions and dreams with those of their partners to build impactful lives and successful homes. Durotoye, who is also a politician and motivational speaker, made this call at the 7th edition of the SheCan Conference in Lagos. Speaking on marriage and leadership, Durotoye noted that life becomes easier when a husband aligns with his wife’s goals and dreams. He added that a person truly becomes impactful once they determine their purpose. “We have three categories of men: the hunter, the scavenger, and the gardener. “A gardener…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Rabiu Shuaibu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) the winner of the Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency by-election. The Returning Officer, Prof. Umar Sani, announced Shuaibu as the winner of the election held on Saturday. He stated that Shuaibu received 35,356 votes, defeating Lawal Garba-Haruna of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), who scored 268 votes, and Abubakar Yahaya-Muhammad of the Labour Party (LP), who garnered 98 votes. “The election was contested. Rabiu Shuaibu of APC, having met the requirements of the law, is hereby declared the winner and is returned elected,” he declared.…
Olayemi Cardoso, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to talent development, youth empowerment, and national unity through sports. Cardoso made this commitment at the grand finale of the 47th edition of the CBN Open National Tennis Championship held on Saturday in Abuja. Represented by Acting Director of Corporate Communications Hakama Sidi-Ali, Cardoso stated that the CBN has been a proud sponsor and steadfast supporter of the championship for more than four decades. He explained that the bank’s support is driven by its belief in the transformative power of sports, especially tennis, as a…
The NDLEA intercepted an illicit shipment from China, including Dubai-bound Loud concealed in ladies’ bags, and arrested a wanted couple in Ekiti, a 75-year-old grandmother, and others in Oyo during recent operations. An 84-year-old man, Godfrey Orji, and a 75-year-old woman, Godwin Obulunbiya Obiora, are in NDLEA custody for dealing in illicit substances, which they sell to teenage secondary students in Umuahia, Abia State. Obiora was arrested on June 19, 2026, following credible intelligence that he was selling illicit substances at his patent medicine store on Club Road, Umuahia. During a search, 4.64 kilograms of opioids, including tramadol and diazepam,…
A Fulani socio-cultural organisation, The Concerned Fulani People of Nigeria, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and other South-West governors to caution Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, over alleged inflammatory remarks against Fulani communities in Oyo State. The group expressed concern over reports that Igboho issued a two-hour ultimatum to Fulani leaders in Oyo State following the alleged abduction of a woman, her children and a sibling by suspected kidnappers. According to media reports, Igboho threatened to confront those he believed were responsible if the victims were not released…
The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has backed the Central Bank of Nigeria’s directive requiring banks and fintechs to host payment transaction data locally. ALTON Chairman, Mr Gbenga Adebayo, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Saturday. His position follows a recent CBN directive mandating banks, fintechs and other payment service providers to store payment transaction data generated in Nigeria on local servers from Jan. 1, 2027. The directive forms part of measures aimed at strengthening oversight of the country’s rapidly growing digital payments ecosystem. Adebayo said data sovereignty…
The Managing Director and CEO of the Northwest Development Commission (NWDC), Prof. Shehu Ma’aji, affirms that the Northwest region is not in decline. He said the region is experiencing a transition powered by the resilience and potential of its youths. Ma’aji made this statement on Saturday in Kaduna at the Northwest Youth Summit 2026, themed “From State Action to Regional Impact,” organised by Bridge Connect Africa Initiative. The summit was supported by the Nigeria Youth Futures Fund, Youth Leading Change Programme, among others. Ma’aji acknowledged that while the region faces genuine development challenges, it remains on the cusp of transformation…
Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, has defended the state government’s environmental enforcement amid criticism over indiscriminate waste disposal. Wahab made the remarks on his X account, responding to a social media user who claimed the government was not doing enough to address environmental violations. He said the criticism overlooked ongoing efforts by the state to apprehend and sanction individuals involved in illegal waste disposal. “Beyond selectively reading tweets that align with your perspective, it’s clear you may not have been following the consistent efforts of the state government,” he wrote. He added that authorities…