People living With Disabilities (PWDs) in Nigeria have asked the federal government to include them in discussions on petrol subsidy removal palliatives. They disclosed their position during a news conference on the negative impacts of petrol subsidy removal. The conference was organised by the Accelerate Disability Inclusion in Emergencies (ADIE) forum on Monday. They requested…
The students loan scheme is set to begin in the 2023/2024 academic session, as revealed by David Adejo, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Education. Adejo made this announcement during a meeting with the House of Representatives Committee on Students Loans. He also clarified that the signing of the Students Loan Act did…
Mental poverty has become a problem in Nigeria and indeed in the whole world. Just as mental impoverishment has become a serious national and global problem. Mental poverty or impoverishment is not something related to mental health. To me mental poverty is a refusal to change and trying better ways of thinking, do a task…
Towards a fair and responsible broadcast coverage of the Gubernatorial Election in Bayelsa state, which has been slated for the 11th of November 2023, the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) is in the state for a one-day Sensitisation workshop on Political Broadcast. The workshop is aimed at discussing the Commission’s expectations from broadcasters as they enter…
In the realm of Nigerian cinema, where epic movies hold a special place, Jagun Jagun emerges as a remarkable addition to the genre. Despite facing its fair share of criticism, this film, produced by Femi Adebayo, showcases a captivating storyline, meticulous scriptwriting, and noteworthy performances that warrant recognition on the international stage. Jagun Jagun raises…
(Senior media practitioner, former Director with Globalcom and former Editor, Sunday Tribune) Growing up in Ibadan, Nigeria from the early 70s through the 80s and early 90s, Radio O-Y-O ran a social re-engineering campaign urging people to be proud of their jobs, whatever it was, because there is dignity in labor. Even if you’re a…
After preaching the Christianity gospel for over 40 years, veteran Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo, founder of Kingsway International Christian Centre, KICC, has chosen a new career real estate business. According to a report, the famous televangelist has retired from full-time Christian ministry and is now one of the biggest landowners in Lagos. Although he has been…
Nigeria’s D’Tigers have been defeated 93-87 in the opening game of the 2024 FIBA Olympic pre-qualification tourney. The Senegalese outscored and upset Nigeria in the topsy-turvy match at the Eko Convention center in Lagos on Monday. Ogoh Odauda, D’Tigers head coach, named a starting five of Ike Nduga, UC Iroegbu, Daniel Utomi, Chimezie Metu and…
John Oyegun, former governor of Edo, has narrated how he retired early from the federal civil service due to his refusal to compromise. Oyegun spoke during the weekend at the commissioning of the John Odigie Oyegun Public Service Academy (JOOPSA) in Edo state. The institute was established by the Edo state government to celebrate Oyegun’s…
Ability they say lies in every disability and challenges should not stop one from achieving set goals but should rather serve as a motivation to push through. Alanka Babb despite being born blind and facing numerous educational challenges due to her disability, achieved a Ph.D. from Liberty University at the age of 36. Growing up…
