As the Lenten Season commences, I extend heartfelt wishes to all Christians in Nigeria and worldwide who partake in this sacred time. Beginning on Ash Wednesday, the 40-day period is a time of fasting, prayer, and repentance, preparing believers for the joyous celebration of Easter. During Lent, Christians engage in earnest prayer, self-denial, almsgiving, and deep spiritual reflection. It is a solemn reminder of life’s transient nature, echoed in the Holy Scriptures: “By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food until you return to the ground since from it you were taken; for dust you are, and…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has outlined a series of initiatives aimed at empowering women, enhancing environmental sustainability, and supporting vulnerable communities across the country. The various programmes which would be executed through the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) include the “Flow with Confidence” initiative, which will see the distribution of disposable sanitary pads to girls nationwide, ensuring they can remain in school during their menstrual cycles. Under this initiative, each state, including the FCT, will receive 10,000 cartons of disposable sanitary pads. Senator Oluremi Tinubu also emphasized environmental sustainability which she said is necessitating the establishment of climate change…
First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, has stated that the Nigerian Senate, remains a “matured” institution that must be treated with respect, reports thegazellenews.com She made the remarks while speaking with journalists at the State House Abuja. The remarks come amid allegations of sexual harassment and abuse of power against the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Speaking ahead of the International Women’s Day, she dismissed concerns over the Senate’s handling of issues, insisting lawmakers are “doing what is needful.” Senator Oluremi Tinubu, who served in the Senate for 12 years, said the chamber should be a…
All is now set for the draws, unveiling/media parley for the Lagos State Football Association, LSFA State League even as venue inspections with players screening commences on Friday, 7 March, 2025. According to the press release signed by the Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State League, Wale Joseph, the draws, unveiling/media parley will hold Wednesday, 12 March, 2025, at the Teslim Balogun Stadium Sports Bar at 11am. While the players screening, as well as, venue inspections, which begins this week Friday, is expected to start from Ikorodu Divisional Football Association. The five divisional associations have been charged to cooperate…
As Nigerians observe the sacred periods of Lent and Ramadan, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SSAP-SDGs), Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire has called on citizens to use this time for deep reflection, compassion, and commitment to societal peace and justice. The Lenten and Ramadan seasons, both marked by fasting, prayer, and acts of charity, offer a unique opportunity to strengthen moral values that align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 16, which focuses on peace, justice, and strong institutions. Speaking on the significance of these holy periods, Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, emphasised that fasting is…
Nigeria has commenced the Stakeholders’ Consultation in preparation for the 2025 Voluntary National Review (VNR) on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The regional consultation for Nigeria’s 2025 Voluntary National Review (VNR) across the six geopolitical zones was launched in the South West zone, with Lagos State hosting the session. Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire Held under the theme: “Advancing sustainable, inclusive, science- and evidence-based solutions for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals for leaving no one behind,” the consultation brought together key stakeholders, including representatives from Ekiti, Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, and Oyo states. Speaking at the event,…
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, continues to make significant impact in birthing the next generation of banking and finance professionals on the continent through its Graduate Management Acceleration Programme (GMAP) which to date has produced over 3,222 young professionals across Africa. Since inception three years ago, the GMAP, designed to equip entrants with the necessary skills and knowledge, has provided mentorship, training, and hands-on experience to young graduates for leadership roles in UBA. On Wednesday, 5 March, 2025, a ceremony was held at the Landmark Event Centre to induct another cohort of 1,138 successful graduates who…
By Ambassador Nurudeen Bolaji In the heart of the Lagos4Lagos movement, there stands a figure whose brilliance, intelligence, and hard work resonate far beyond words—Hon. Funke Ijayekunle CC. A woman of strength and resolve, she represents the essence of authentic leadership, one that is rooted in dedication, service, and the pursuit of genuine progress. In a landscape often dominated by mere politics, Funke Ijayekunle’s approach sets her apart as a leader who not only speaks but delivers, a leader who inspires action, and most importantly, a leader who serves with integrity. A Leader with Vision Mrs Funke Ijayekunle’s commitment to…
The officers of the Anti-kidnap unit of the FCT police command have arrested a dismissed Immigration officer attempting to sell two rifles to bandits at Zuma community, which borders Bwari area of the FCT and Kaduna state. The FCT Police Boss, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on the success recorded by the command between January, 2025 and March, 2025. Disu said the suspect was arrested following intelligence information at the disposal of the Anti-kidnap officers of the command led by OC Mustapha Muhammed. According to Disu, the suspect was arrested on 27, February, 2025, while on the…
Former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel, has been released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after being questioned over allegations of financial misconduct.The former governor, who was invited by the anti-graft agency for questioning, arrived at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, 4 March, 2025, at around 12:30 p.m. He was interrogated for several hours before being allowed to leave later in the evening, without spending the night in custody. Emmanuel’s visit to the EFCC was in response to an investigation into allegations of money laundering, diversion of public funds, and mismanagement of state resources. The…