The National President of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Muslim Graduates’ Association (UNIFEMGA), Mohammed Buari, has disclosed that the association has disbursed over N14.6 million in scholarships to 140 students. Buari made the disclosure at the 2026 UNIFEMGA Reunion Conference held on Saturday at Oduduwa Hall, OAU, Ile-Ife. He said the reunion was organised to promote intellectual discourse, networking, and national development. According to him, UNIFEMGA remains committed to supporting educational advancement, unity, and moral values, particularly by assisting brilliant but indigent students. The Guest Speaker, Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), delivered a lecture titled…
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Fast-rising actress Joan Johnson has condemned the rising cases of body shaming faced by celebrities, especially at the peak of their careers. Body shaming is the act of mocking, criticising, or humiliating someone based on their physical appearance, shape, size, or weight. It includes negative comments about body size, skin colour, hair, and other perceived imperfections. Johnson, an award-winning actress, took to her social media platforms to share her personal experience with body shaming since her acting debut. She noted that actresses in Nollywood often face intense scrutiny over their physical appearance. According to her, early in her career, she…
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Anambra State Branch, has threatened to down tools if its member, Dr Edwin Emegakor, who was abducted on May 7, is not released within 48 hours. The association made the demand in a communiqué issued after an Emergency General Meeting on Saturday. The communiqué was signed by Dr Princeston Okam (Chairman) and Dr Obiaeli Ifeanyi (Secretary). The NMA stated that Dr Emegakor, Medical Director of Crown Multi-Specialist Hospital, Nkpor, was abducted on the evening of May 7 by unidentified men in uniform after attending to patients. As of Saturday morning, the kidnappers had not established…
A coalition of civil society groups has called for restraint following the recent judgment of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in a defamation suit involving the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and officials of the Department of State Services (DSS). The coalition, comprising The Green Assembly Initiative and the Nigeria Youth Organisation, made the call in a joint statement issued on Saturday in Abuja. The statement was signed by Duke Alamboye, Convener of the Green Assembly Initiative. The groups were reacting to the May 5 judgment delivered by Justice Yusuf Halilu, in which the court ruled that…
Afri Invoice Nigeria Ltd has secured accreditation from the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) as a system integrator for the country’s mandatory electronic invoicing platform under the Merchant Buyer Solution (MBS). The Founder of Afri Invoice, Mr Mark Odenore, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Lagos. Odenore said the accreditation authorises the company to connect businesses directly to the NRS real-time invoicing infrastructure, supporting transparent and compliant tax reporting. He described the approval as a major milestone for the company and Nigeria’s digital tax administration efforts. According to him, the NRS e-Invoicing initiative is part of broader tax reforms…
The Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA), in collaboration with the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) and the State Primary Health Care Management Board (SPHCMB), has concluded a statewide reaccreditation and data validation exercise across primary healthcare centres in Kano State. The Executive Secretary of KSCHMA, Rahila Aliyu Muktar, disclosed this in a statement. She said the 10-day exercise involved comprehensive assessments of healthcare facilities across several local government areas. Muktar explained that the exercise aimed to strengthen healthcare service delivery, ensure compliance with standards, and enhance accountability, particularly under the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF). She noted…
The Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr Mariya Mahmoud, has been named “Minister of State of the Year”. The minister received the award on Friday night at the 6th edition of the Accolade Yellow Ball and Awards held at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja. The event, organised by Accolade Dynamics Ltd, celebrates excellence in leadership, entrepreneurship, and public service. Mahmoud was recognised for her contributions to policy execution, sector reforms, and effective service delivery in the FCT Administration. The award also acknowledged her efforts in governance and community empowerment across the territory. While receiving the award, Mahmoud…
A member of the Imole Progressive Network, Ayedogbon Ayodele, has called on residents of the Ondo North Senatorial District of Ondo State to rally behind Engr. Michael Abayomi Adeyanju, popularly known as Imole, describing him as a leader who embodies accessibility, understanding, and effective representation. In a statement made available to supporters and members of the political movement, Ayodele said the people of Ondo North have long desired a representative who understands their challenges, engages directly with the grassroots, and is committed to delivering tangible development. According to him, Adeyanju has continued to distinguish himself through a leadership style centred…
A Civil Society Group in Osun, The Osun Mastermind, has called on political parties, candidates and their supporters to ensure peaceful conduct before, during and after the Aug. 15 governorship election. The TOM’s Executive Director, Prof. Wasiu Oyedokun-Alli, gave the advice in an interview with reporters on Saturday in Osogbo. Oyedokun-Alli said that a disturbing video of a political party supporter displaying a cap seized from a supporter of another party somewhere in the state had heightened political tension. He said such actions could trigger and spiral into a breakdown of law and order in the event of reprisals by…
Mr. Adeaga Oluyemisi, National President of the Nigerian Red Cross Society, has urged Nigerians to remain united in humanity, warning that division weakens disaster response efforts during crises. Oluyemisi made the appeal on Friday in Abuja during the 126th anniversary celebration of World Red Cross Day. “We are celebrating the birth of Henri Dunant, founder of the Red Cross movement, and the establishment of the first organised humanitarian service worldwide,” he said. Oluyemisi commended Red Cross volunteers for providing humanitarian assistance without expecting reward, noting that they serve people regardless of religion, ethnicity, or social status. “Our work is not…