CDHR CONDEMNS THE ONGOING CLOSURE OF ONITSHA MAIN MARKET; DEMANDS IMMEDIATE REOPENING AND PROTECTION FOR TRADERS The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) strongly condemns the current shutdown of the Onitsha Main Market. This action, following the directives of the Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Charles[Read More…]
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CDHR Re-Elects Debo Adeniran as President and Godwin Anyebe as Vice President
The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR), Nigeria’s foremost civil society organization, concluded its 2025 Annual General Conference (AGC) yesterday at the Maridom Palace Hotel in Ota, Ogun State. The landmark event, which drew delegates from 27 states of the Federation, culminated in the election of a new[Read More…]
Chief Hon Ternenger Commends NCRYA Initiative; Likens Vision to Niger Delta Youth
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), and a renowned Nigerian legal practitioner widely respected for his expertise in constitutional law, human rights, public interest litigation, and election petition matters, Chief Prof. Sebastine Tartenger has described the establishment of the North Central Reformed Youth Assembly (NCRYA) as visionary and a[Read More…]
Momoh, Auwal, Abubakar Others Shine at Cycling Kano 2025
The ancient city of Kano buzzed with excitement on Saturday as cyclists and sports lovers from across the country converged for Cycling Kano 2025, a historic first for competitive cycling in Northern Nigeria. Isa Momoh, a professional cyclist from Kaduna State, emerged winner of the gold medal in the male[Read More…]
Kano State Government Unveils Cycling Kano 2025 Jersey Ahead of Saturday’s Event
The Kano State Government, under the visionary leadership of His Excellency, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Wednesday officially unveiled the Cycling Kano 2025 jersey ahead of the highly anticipated cycling event scheduled for Saturday, December 20, reaffirming the administration’s unwavering commitment to sports development, youth engagement, and the promotion of[Read More…]
Joseph Akhigbe Bags ECOBA Lagos Branch Distinguished Old Boy of the Year Award
The Edo College Old Boys Association (ECOBA), Lagos Branch, successfully concluded its end-of-year event yesterday in Lagos, culminating in the presentation of the highly coveted Distinguished Old Boy of the Year Award to Mr. Joseph Akhigbe. Akhigbe, a celebrated former striker for Edo College during his secondary school days, was[Read More…]
ROTARY CLUB OF LAGOS MARKS A DECADE OF IMPACT AT 10TH ANNUAL DINNER, SETS AMBITIOUS 2026 VISION
The Rotary Club of Lagos, a beacon of service and philanthropy in District 9112, hosted its momentous Annual President’s Dinner yesterday, celebrating over 60 years of impactful community service and setting the stage for an even more ambitious future. The President’s Dinner, now in its tenth year, is a crucial[Read More…]
AI, Energy & Equity: Why Our Grid’s Future Must Be Inclusive
Artificial intelligence is shaping Africa’s energy systems more than most realise. From predictive maintenance tools powering mini-grids in Kenya to demand-forecasting models used by Nigeria’s distribution companies, AI is already making decisions that influence who gets power, when, and at what cost. Satellite-powered mapping guides governments on where the next[Read More…]
AYACHE Creative Writing Masterclass: Harnessing Youth, Culture, and the Trillion-Dollar Future
The African Youths Arts, Culture Heritage and Entertainment (AYACHE), a cultural initiative under the umbrella of Aiye-ko-ooto, today held a session of its foundational Creative Writing Workshop Masterclass Series at the historic Freedom Park, Lagos Island. The intensive five-day program brought together students from secondary and tertiary institutions across Lagos[Read More…]
Union Bank, NNPC, Others Throw Weight Behind Cycling Kano, December 20
The organisers of Cycling Kano 2025 have announced strong corporate backing for this year’s event, with major brands including Union Bank of Nigeria, NNPC Limited and several other organisations confirming their sponsorship of the most anticipated sporting competition in the in Northern Nigeria. The Cycling event which is now[Read More…]
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FG Revenue Rises 76% to N12.5tn, Fueled by Tax and Oil Gains — Budget Office
The Federal Government’s earnings have increased by 76 percent, rising from N7.1 trillion in 2022 to N12.5 trillion in 2023, due to higher taxes and oil revenues. This information was revealed in the recently released 2025-2027 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper from the Ministry of Budget and[Read More…]