As the world marks World Environment Day, the most consequential climate-finance decision Nigeria and much of West Africa can make is closer to home than Baku: how we choose to finance the land and the people who feed us. By Mannir U. Ringim (PhD) Long before the satellite forecasts and the seasonal advisories, the African farmer learned to read the sky. He watched the colour of the clouds, the behaviour of the birds, the first scent of rain on hot ground, and he planted accordingly. For generations, that knowledge was reliable enough to feed nations. Today, it is faltering…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
” As I saw the remains of the man of God prophet TB Joshua looking at him on the television inside a transparent coffin, my goose flesh wildly arose. I was shaken and immediately overwhelmed with guilt and fear! The revelation came to me straightaway without any ambiguity, piecing my heart like a thunder: ‘here is a beloved son of God who has accomplished his assignment on earth’. My eyes were opened. I knelt down in tears and wept profusely asking God to forgive me because I was misled by our church leaders about his divine identity…
The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, psc, acipm, mnips, today, Wednesday, 3 June 2026, convened a high-level meeting with senior officers of the command to address concerns relating to the security, discipline and professional conduct. The meeting was attended by members of the command management team, Area Commanders, Tactical Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, and Heads of Departments. The CP stressed the need for all supervising officers to ensure strict compliance with all existing rules and regulations of the Nigeria Police Force that guides the conduct of Police officers, noting that professional misconduct by any…
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ Lagos State Chapter, has honoured the late Chief Kudirat Olayinka Abiola as its Iconic Woman, in remembrance of three decades since her assassination on 4 June 1996. According to the Chapter Chairperson, Comrade Jumoke Johnson, Chief Kudirat Abiola represented courage, principle, and selfless sacrifice in Nigeria’s pursuit of democracy and justice. She described the recognition as NAWOJ Lagos’ tribute to a woman whose activism reshaped the nation’s political trajectory. “Chief Kudirat Abiola was more than the wife of Chief MKO Abiola. She was a leading activist, a strategist, and an unyielding…
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ Lagos State Chapter, solemnly extends her profound condolences to the National Chairperson of NAWOJ, Comrade Aisha Ibrahim, following the unfortunate demise of her beloved daughter-in-law. In a statement issued by the Lagos Chapter, the Chairperson, Comrade Jumoke Johnson noted that the tidings of the loss struck with immense sorrow and disbelief. ‘The transition of the late daughter-in-law represents not only a personal bereavement for the Ibrahim family, but a moment of collective grief for the entire NAWOJ sisterhood across Nigeria’ The Chairperson emphasized that death, though an inevitable ordinance of…
Access Bank Plc has been recognised with two prestigious honours at the 2026 Global Good Governance (3G) Awards, reaffirming its leadership in corporate governance and sustainable community impact. The Bank received the 3G Community Empowerment Award 2026 and 3G Best Corporate Governance Framework Award 2026 The awards, conferred by Cambridge IFA under the Global Good Governance Awards (3G Awards) platform, are based on rigorous, independent research and evaluation conducted throughout the nomination process. The award ceremony was held on April 28, 2026, in Singapore, attracting over 300 high-level participants from more than 15 countries, including leaders from government, corporate…
The Centre for Human and Socio-Economic Rights (CHSR) speaks today with a deep sense of pain, outrage, and national concern over the disturbing events that have unfolded in recent days, events that reflect not only a worsening security crisis but a heartbreaking erosion of empathy, solidarity, and justice in our country. We unequivocally condemn the shameful and violent disruption of peaceful protesters, including members of the Take-It-Back (TIB) Movement and other civil society organizations, by elements reportedly linked to the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS). These were not criminals. These were citizens, young Nigerians, advocates, and…
The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, psc, acipm, mnips, paid a courtesy visit to the Delta State House of Assembly as part of ongoing stakeholder engagements aimed at strengthening community policing and enhancing security across the State. Speaking during the visit, the Commissioner of Police stated that the engagement was in compliance with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, who has emphasised the need for active collaboration with critical stakeholders in advancing community policing initiatives. He described the Delta State House of Assembly as a key partner in the collective effort to improve public…
Union Bank of Nigeria’s Endless Possibilities campaign has won Bronze in the Heritage category at the 2026 Pitcher Awards, one of Africa’s foremost platforms for creative excellence. The campaign was also shortlisted in the Craft category for Film Craft, a recognition of the artistry and technical quality behind the work. These recognitions were awarded following adjudication alongside qualifying entries from across the African continent. The Heritage win carries a particular resonance. It recognises the bank’s ability to honour its rich heritage while maintaining relevance with contemporary audiences. For more than a century, Union Bank has been woven into the…
By Adeniyi Oluwasegun, Ibadan Almost everyone is familiar with the story of King Saul, who was favoured as the first king to rule over Israel and was destined to reign until his death. However, his repeated disobedience to God’s servant led to the untimely end of his reign. His first major act of disobedience was recorded in 1 Samuel 13, when he took it upon himself to offer a sacrifice that should ordinarily have been performed by a priest, who at the time was Samuel. He was not patient enough to wait for Samuel, and this marked…