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Rotary International President-elect Olayinka Hakeem Babalola challenged Rotarians around the world to step up their membership growth and retention efforts, setting an ambitious goal of 1.25 million Rotarians and 125,000 Rotaractors globally by 2030. Babalola launched the role by outlining his vision for the organization, urging members to surpass previous achievements and strengthen Rotary’s ability to create lasting impact in …

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested two elderly men for allegedly supplying and selling illegal drugs to secondary school students in Umuahia, the Abia State capital. The suspects, identified as 84-year-old Godfrey Orji and 75-year-old Godwin Obulunbiya Obiora, were arrested in separate operations by operatives of the agency. According to a statement on Sunday by NDLEA Director of …

This warning comes as climate stress continues to increase around the world, particularly in regions already experiencing fragile food systems and recurring humanitarian crises. For example, new data from World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Thursday showed that climate impacts increase across Africa by 2025. According to the latest agency State of the Climate in Africa 2025 reportextreme weather and climate-related events …

Conflicting statements have emerged regarding the status of abducted Igboho residents in Oorelope Local Government Area of ​​Oyo State, as local authorities and police insist that the victims have not regained their freedom despite widespread celebrations in the community. This confusion follows the circulation of a viral video showing residents singing, dancing and celebrating with Yoruba self-determination campaigner, Sunday Adeyemo, …

Held online with participants from around the world, discussions – The Art of Remembering: Culture as Witness and Prevention – explores how creative expression can normalize hate or help defuse it. Participants spoke about their expertise in the slave trade and slavery in Africa, the Holocaust, the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda in 1994, and the genocide in Srebrenica …

He saw young people, like him, arriving in Uganda after fleeing insecurity in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Many are trying to continue their studies, look for opportunities, and build a future amidst difficult daily lives. Stephane knows how easy it is for young refugees to lose their way. “When I arrived here as a refugee, I encountered many …

The initiative comes “at a time when maintaining the sustainability of the news media has become increasingly urgent to protect the future of journalism and maintain the integrity of information.” the agency said. That text in consultation outlined disruptions to the media landscape, including decreased funding for public interest journalism, the contraction or closure of local and community news organizations, …

After twenty-seven years of uninterrupted democracy, Nigeria’s federal structure remains our best tool for managing diversity and fostering development. But federalism is neither a competition between Abuja and subnational countries, nor a zero-sum competition for relevance. It is a pact, an agreement to work together: maintaining some powers and granting others to the central government for adequate coordination. The principle …

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Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State reiterated that his administration will not engage in peace talks, or negotiations with bandits, and that military action against the criminals is the best option. The governor, who stated this during an interview with the BBC Hausa Service monitored in Kaduna, stressed that peace agreements with criminal groups remain unacceptable. He emphasized that his …