The Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Osun, Mr Ekeng Kubiangha, has urged corps members to sustain the values of discipline, faith, tolerance, and unity imbibed during their orientation programme. Kubiangha made the call on Saturday during a special prayer and thanksgiving service marking the end of the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream II orientation exercise at the NYSC camp in Ede. He said the programme was organized to promote spiritual reflection, moral consciousness, and emotional balance among corps members during their stay in camp. Ooni speaks on years of pressure over children The coordinator advised the corps…
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The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on Saturday urged the government to consolidate ongoing macroeconomic reforms, as inflation continues to weigh heavily on manufacturers. It listed Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), traders, and consumers among those affected. The Director-General of the LCCI, Dr Chinyere Almona, gave the advice in a statement issued in Lagos while reacting to the latest inflation figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Almona noted that Nigeria’s headline inflation rate rose marginally to 15.69 per cent in April from the 15.38 per cent recorded in March. She, however, noted that the…
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has revealed that he endured years of emotional pain, public criticism, and pressure over delays in having children after ascending the throne. In a statement issued on Saturday in Ile-Ife by the Director of Media and Public Affairs at the Ooni’s Palace, Moses Olafare, Oba Ogunwusi said he was openly mocked by some people during the difficult period. According to the statement, the Ooni made the remarks while receiving visitors who came to celebrate with him on the birth of twin princes by one of his wives, Queen Mariam. “I thank God today.…
At least 40 media practitioners in Edo State benefited from a two-day training workshop on conflict-sensitive reporting organized by the West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP). The workshop, held between Thursday and Friday in Benin City, focused on “Women, Peace and Security (WPS)” and “Youth, Peace and Security (YPS).” The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the training aimed to equip participants with the skills to report conflicts without escalating tensions and to promote peace through responsible media practice. WANEP Programme Officer, Mrs Nkifan Owo-Akbor, said the WPS and YPS agendas were critical to protecting vulnerable groups. Owo-Akbor said…
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has secured the conviction and life imprisonment of two security guards, James Sule, 30, and Adamu Yau, 25, for the serial rape of a six-year-old girl. In a statement issued in Abuja on Friday, NAPTIP’s Press and Public Relations Officer, Mr. Vincent Adekoye, said the convicts were based in Abuja. Adekoye disclosed that Justice S.M. Mayana of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court 46, Apo, Abuja, sentenced the duo to life imprisonment without the option of a fine. He said the convicts were arraigned in line with the…
The Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited Foundation has donated a 1.5 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) system to the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH) in Nnewi, Anambra State. The high-tech medical equipment was handed over to the hospital management on Friday. Bayo Ojulari, Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, said the intervention would positively impact thousands of lives in Anambra State and the entire Southeast region by reducing the time, cost, and stress of seeking medical care outside the state. Ojulari, who was represented by Mrs. Emmanuella Orukwe, Managing Director of the NNPC Foundation, urged stakeholders to…
The Borno State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (BOSCHMA) has unveiled a health insurance scheme for tertiary students at Kashim Ibrahim University of Maiduguri. Dr. Saleh Kaza, Executive Secretary of BOSCHMA, announced the new Tertiary Students Health Insurance Programme (TSHIP) during a courtesy visit to the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Babagana Gutti, on Friday. Kaza said the programme was designed to provide students with access to quality and affordable healthcare services. He added that university staff would also benefit from a separate health insurance programme. READ ALSO: AIG Akpanudom bans POS operations at FCID annex to curb corruption The Executive Secretary emphasised…
The equities market extended its bearish trend on Friday, shedding ₦1.226 trillion as investors recorded losses in major stocks. Market capitalisation declined by 0.76 per cent to close at ₦160.443 trillion, down from ₦161.669 trillion on Thursday. Similarly, the All-Share Index dropped by 1,912.19 points or 0.76 per cent to close at 250,330.92, compared with 252,243.11 the previous day. Consequently, the year-to-date return moderated to 60.87 per cent. The downturn was driven by losses in stocks such as Zichis Agro Allied Industries, FTN Cocoa Processors Plc, The Initiates Plc, LivingTrust Mortgage Bank Plc and International Energy Insurance Plc. Despite the…
Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has said Nigeria will continue to rely on innovation as a major driver of economic transformation and sustainable national development. Odumegwu-Ojukwu, who was represented by Amb. Dunoma Ahmed, Permanent Secretary of the ministry, made the remark during the 18th BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting in India. This was contained in a statement issued by the ministry’s spokesperson on Friday. The meeting, themed “BRICS@20: Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability,” highlighted the importance of collaboration among member nations. She noted that Nigeria’s technology ecosystem has produced globally recognised fintech solutions, digital platforms and creative…
The Twenty-One Five Child Foundation (TIFF) has called for efforts to end silence among boys and promote responsible, respectful, and emotionally intelligent young males. The foundation made this appeal at a programme marking the International Day of the Boy Child 2026 in Ibadan on Friday. The event, which brought together students, panelists, and mentors, was themed “Redefining Masculinity: Raising Responsible, Respectful, and Emotionally Aware Boys.” Keynote Speaker Mr. Kayode Adamolekun urged boys to be confident and outspoken rather than remain silent as strong ones. Warning participants against social media comparisons, Adamolekun said they were fortunate to attend such a forum,…