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As the world commemorates the International Day of the Girl Child, Corpers’ Journey Advocacy Network (CJAN) has called on the Nigerian government to implement urgent reforms to address the growing crisis in girls’ education and youth unemployment, describing the situation as “a time bomb for the nation’s future”. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, CJAN founder, Ajayi Taiwo, lamented …

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticized the State House of Assembly for what they described as an insensitive response to the alleged killing of at least ten residents of Akinlalu, a community in Ife North Local Government Area, by agents of the Amotekun Corps. In a statement issued on Saturday, the party’s Director of …

The European Union has summoned tech giants Apple, Snapchat and YouTube for questioning over growing concerns about online safety risks for children on their platforms. Officials in Brussels say the companies must explain how their algorithms, privacy policies and design features protect—or potentially harm—minors in the digital world. The investigation falls under the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA), which demands …

Godswill Akpabio: costruttore di capacità Nello svolgersi della storia della democrazia nigeriana, il Senato rimane uno dei simboli più duraturi di resilienza istituzionale ed equilibrio nazionale. Al di là dello spettacolo dei dibattiti e del colore della persuasione politica, è la grande arena in cui il destino della nazione viene modellato, raffinato e difeso attraverso le regole, l’ordine e la …

The federal government has introduced a new Post-Amnesty Voluntary Return and Documentation Program (PAVRDP) for foreign citizens who have overstayed their visa or violated immigration laws without regularizing their status. The initiative, announced by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) on Friday, follows the expiration of the government’s expired visa amnesty program on September 30, 2025. According to a statement signed …

Super Eagles vice-captain William Troost-Ekong hailed Nigeria’s 2-1 win over Lesotho in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign, describing it as an important step towards regaining momentum. Speaking after the match, Troost-Ekong praised his teammates who showed resilience and focus in the game. The defender noted that while the team can still improve, this result reflects their increasing chemistry …

The appointment of Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) by President Bola Tinubu has sparked discussions around zoning, ethnicity and national balance, and presidential aide Sunday Dare described the move as a “commendable gesture of equality and inclusion.” In a statement released on Friday titled “INEC Chairman: Making a Difference – …

The Rena Development Initiative organized a leadership and empowerment program for a hundred girls from senior secondary schools (SSS) in the FCT. The conference entitled: “Rena ShootUp Conference” is the second edition and focused on public speaking as a self-defense tool. They urged participants to use their voices to challenge social barriers, build trust and prepare for leadership roles. Conference …

This initiative, to be implemented by the Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA), is part of the state’s broader strategy to reduce traffic congestion, restore order on major roads and encourage responsible parking behavior among motorists. Why Move? Indiscriminate parking on the side of the road remains a major cause of traffic jams in Lagos, especially in busy areas such as …