…in Nigeria.” Reflection On his part, Executive Director, Civil Society Legislative Advocacy, CISLAC, Comrade Auwal Rafsanjani, while hailing the Appeal Court judgment, said it also serves as a platform for the nation’s judicial stakeholders to have a deep reflection to sanitize the system. Rafsanjani said: “CISLAC welc…

…discovered he was a charming boy and he entertained us lavishly with fish and other delicacies. We conveyed our message and urged him to consider the government’s offer. We returned to Delta State and made efforts to visit Tompolo. He, like Asari Dokubo, declined and said he was not accepting amnesty. We then proceeded…

North and Central American football’s governing body CONCACAF on Saturday called for a “comprehensive reckoning with” Gianni Infantino’s leadership of FIFA after his aborted plan to allow private investment in the World Cup. “This recent unilateral and egregious act of poor governance and leadership follows a pattern o…

…and all other FIFA competitions over Infantino's plan on Thursday. North America's CONCACAF and the Asian Football Confederation also said they opposed the plan. Infantino's senior adviser, Carlos Cordeiro, a former Goldman Sachs banker who represented the soccer body on the White House Task Force for the World Cup, re…

…date. Akingbade’s death concludes a distinguished career committed to environmental advocacy, public awareness, and the promotion of environmental journalism in Nigeria.

…had been hoping for reassurance from other confederations he was to be disappointed. CONCACAF, Central and North American football’s governing body — which includes the three co-hosts of the World Cup, USA, Canada and Mexico — said it was “deeply concerned” at having not been consulted. “We share the disappointment of…

…consultations with only AHUON on the new N250 million bank guarantee rule for 2027 HajjCAC records reportedly show that AHUON, the association NAHCON engaged, is currently listed as inactive on the commission's portalA legal practitioner cited Section 40 of the 1999 Constitution and the NAHCON Act to argue the Commissi…

…Leadership in Educational Transformation; and Leadership in People-Centred Advocacy and Support for the Underprivileged. The Foundation said nominees for the sectoral awards may come from Nigeria, elsewhere in Africa or any part of the world, provided they have demonstrated sustained, values-driven leadership and achie…

…at least 106 of FIFA’s 211 member associations would need to vote in favour. UEFA and Concacaf together account for 90 votes, while the AFC represents 46 member associations. The Asian governing body also criticised FIFA for failing to properly consult stakeholders before unveiling the proposal. It said the lack of con…

…Fund and other stakeholders, had lined up media engagements, youth-centred advocacy programmes, public awareness campaigns and stakeholder consultations to commemorate the 2026 World Population Day. “The message of this year’s World Population Day is clear: the hopes and aspirations of our youths deserve our attention,…

In a demonstration of humanitarian commitment and public health advocacy, the Jos Zone of NBM of Africa Worldwide has conducted a voluntary blood donation exercise at the Plateau State Specialist Hospital, Jos, as part of efforts to strengthen the nation’s healthcare system and save lives. The exercise, conducted in co…

…System will address trade-related challenges and come with multiple benefits. The CAC emphasised that the cargo tracking system will offer real-time cargo monitoring via GPS from the point of departure to the final destination, providing full visibility and control. “It will also support the elimination of diversion an…

Men filmed cooking local delicacies to celebrate their club member and his wife who just gave birth (video) A group of men gathered to cook a number of local delicacies to celebrate their club members and his wife who just gave birth. The men went to the market and bought food items, including live fowls which they k!l…

…Programmes, Special Education Desk Officers, development partners, disability advocacy groups, education professionals and other stakeholders to chart a coordinated pathway for implementing inclusive education across Nigeria.

…be given support to thrive. It also states it has the "right to representation and advocacy", meaning there must be "active and influential voices" speaking up for the river. We Are Avon has so far recruited 120 river guardians to monitor the waterway and 260,000 acres of the surrounding landscape. Celebrating the mile…

…enjoined development partners to support reforms and investment attraction and lead advocacy for a cohesive, Nigeria-led power sector plan.

…identified three major tournaments that it says will play a crucial role in shaping Concacaf’s race to qualify for the 2030 FIFA World Cup following the conclusion of the 2026 global finals. With Canada, Mexico and the United States having successfully co-hosted the 2026 World Cup, the three nations will now rejoin the…

…of Ogun State.According to him, traditional rulers should establish community-based advocacy networks, as well as rehabilitation and support programmes for victims of addiction. Marwa urged parents to return to core values of responsible parenting, warning Nigerian youths against substance abuse, describing it as a “fa…

…disclosed the seizure in a narco-trend update shared by its Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, on his X handle on Sunday. According to the agency, the concealment was uncovered by NDLEA operatives in Lagos during a routine interdiction operation. Babafemi reiterated the agency’s warning to members of the pu…

…children vaccinated across the state. Also speaking, the Zamfara State Chairman, Advocacy on Malaria, Dr. Bashir, assured that no child would be left behind despite the insecurity in the state. “This time around, we have made adequate arrangements to ensure the success of the exercise. It is going to be house-to-house,…

…reference materials in universities across Africa and beyond, while his advocacy for mother-tongue education influenced educational policies aimed at preserving indigenous languages and strengthening cultural identity. Beyond academia, Bamgbose served in several leadership positions within national, regional and intern…

…on road medians and other unauthorised locations. “We just have to keep doing the advocacy and appealing to our people to manage waste properly. People should take ownership rather than just pick up their waste and dump it on the road,” he said. Wahab also called on Private Sector Participants in waste management to im…

…financial position of affected companies. He said the association also intensified advocacy for greater local raw material utilisation through collaboration with the Raw Materials Research and Development Council and the Nigeria Customs Service to deepen backward integration and reduce dependence on imported industrial…

…open letter to the governor published in the July 2026 edition of his accountability advocacy report, The Common Good Letter, Ugolor said palliative repairs on the Oghara–Mosogar section of the road, though commendable, would not end the hardship faced by commuters. He made the call on Thursday while commending Governo…

…Emefiele was the first CBN Governor who, while seated sweet over Nigeria’s cash cache, desirously wanted to become President by all means necessary. His wealth of illegally amassed assets while he governed Nigeria’s wealth well is a far cry from the remuneration he earned from his day job as CBN head Huncho. Diversions…