The second edition of the FinishedWork Girl-child International Conference 2024 celebrated the resilience and aspirations of young girls, addressing challenges they face and inspiring them to chart bold futures. Held at the Afe Babalola Hall, University of Lagos, the event…
Ooni honours first lady Tinubu with golden statue, others
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, on Thursday unveiled a golden statue to honour the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. This is in addition to inauguration of a 2.7km Senator Oluremi Tinubu Way, a grand pavilion…
Guarantee our future – pupils urge Tinubu
Some Pupils in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have urged President Bola Tinubu to prioritise education, healthcare of the Nigerian children in order to guarantee their future. The Pupils who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday…
The role of evangelism and education in fostering a healthy PR measurement culture — Philip Odiakose
As the pioneer of public relations measurement in Nigeria, with over 15 years of professional experience, I have had the privilege of witnessing the evolution of PR measurement from a mere afterthought to an indispensable component of strategic communication. In…
IWD: Girls’ rights under threat worldwide – UNICEF
On International Women’s Day (IWD), it is important to remember that the fight for gender equality is not over. While progress has certainly been made in recent years, there are still many challenges that girls and women face around the…
Don lauds Tinubu over removal of ASUU from IPPIS
Dr Tunde Adeoye, an Associate Professor, University of Lagos, has lauded President Bola Tinubu for removing university lecturers from the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS). Adeoye, who is a Senior Lecturer, Department of Economics of the institution spoke…
LAWMA, OCCE partner to tackle climate change in Lagos
The Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) and the Lagos Office of Climate Change and Circular Economy (OCCE) are planning to institutionalise circular economy and advocacy as veritable strategies to subdue the rising threat of climate change in the state.…
Peter Obi urges teachers to remain committed to nation building, says no true national development without them
The Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has urged all educators in Nigeria to stay dedicated to the cause of nation-building. He emphasised the importance of carrying out their responsibilities diligently and setting positive examples for both their students…
UN chief calls for reopening of girls’ schools in Afghanistan
Marking the second anniversary of the ban on girls’ education in Afghanistan, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday called on the ruling Taliban militants to reopen schools for girls. “Girls belong in school,” Guterres wrote on X, the social…
Peter Obi is a catalyst for change — Archbishop Ibezim
The Anglican Bishop of Awka Diocese and Archbishop of Niger Province, Most Rev’d Dr. Alexander Ibezim, has characterised Mr Peter Obi, the Labour Party Presidential Candidate, as someone whose paramount aspiration is to improve people’s lives for the betterment of…