Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel

By Oluwatoyin Mathnuel Although World Refugee Day is celebrated globally on June 20 each year, the African Refugees Foundation (AREF) held its commemorative event on June 18, bringing together stakeholders to raise awareness on the growing issue of displacement and the need for collective action. Speaking at the event, Otunba Layi Oriowo ;  Global Ambassador of AREF, emphasized that refugees are not people far removed from us. “Anyone can become a refugee at any time. Those who choose conflict over peace do not realize they are only one step away from becoming displaced persons. Likewise, those…

​ ​The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Lagos State Chapter, held its dual-purpose Congress and specialized Training Workshop on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the NUJ Secretariat, Iyalla, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos. Organized in commemoration of the World Day Against Child Labour 2026, the event focused heavily on strengthening journalists capacity to safely and ethically cover stories involving vulnerable minors. ​The day commenced with the NAWOJ Lagos Congress, where executive members provided comprehensive updates on the chapter’s recent monthly activities and unveiled upcoming projects. The association actively invited new partners and corporate collaborators to join hands with NAWOJ Lagos in…

By Oluwatoyin Mathnuel It was a carnival of praise, worship, prayer and relief from lack for Agege widows, residents as Agege political stalwart; an APC chieftain Otunba Olusola Osolana celebrated his birthday. Otunba Osolana whose humanitarian gesture has been for ages do not just celebrate his birthday with to wine and dine alone  but also sees to 100 widows welfare, empowered 50 Agege petty traders youths some registered with Lagos state Ministry of Planning and Budget. During the celebrant media chat; Hon. Osolana affirmed putting smiles on people’s faces most especially widows and youths put his…

An attack by armed men on an airport in Niger’s capital has killed 11 soldiers and two civilians, authorities said, five months after a major assault. Twenty-two armed attackers were also killed in the assault, and about 20 suspects were apprehended, the Ministry of Defence added in a news statement read out on national television on Thursday. Soldiers in Niamey fought suspected rebels around the Diori Hamani International Airport and a military airbase on Thursday, sources told Al Jazeera earlier in the day. This unfortunate incident is in fulfilment of the prophecy of popular Nigerian prophet, Primate Elijah…

As part of activities marking World Food Safety Day, MAGGI engaged stakeholders across its value chain through a series of immersive experiences designed to deepen understanding of the journey from ingredients to table and reinforce the collective responsibility required to uphold food quality and safety.The engagements brought together suppliers, distributors, consumers, journalists, and digital content creators, reflecting MAGGI’s commitment to transparency and continuous stakeholder engagement. Through interactive sessions and firsthand experiences, participants gained valuable insights into the processes, partnerships, and standards that contribute to delivering quality products to millions of Nigerian households.During the engagements, suppliers explored MAGGI’s quality…

Scholars, Traditional Rulers, Cultural Icons, and Public Leaders to Gather in Honour of Global Art LegendThe University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), in collaboration with the University Senior Staff Club, cordially invites members of the academic community, the media, cultural institutions, art enthusiasts, alumni, traditional rulers, public office holders, and the general public to the formal unveiling of the landmark book:El Anatsui: The Man, the Myth, the Legend at 80 and CountingThe historic event will hold on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at the Princess Alexandra Auditorium (PAA), University of Nigeria, Nsukka. The book, a monumental 411-page compendium…

Union Bank’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer sat with 30 of Nigeria’s most promising young leaders for a frank conversation on character, relationships and the discipline of growth. Out of 25,000 applicants, only 30 earned a place. That single figure tells you how rare the room was when Yetunde B. Oni, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Union Bank of Nigeria, recently sat down with a cohort of the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy. The Academy, a Lagos State Government initiative established in honour of Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande, the state’s first civilian governor, exists to…

The Governorship Candidate of the Action Democratic Party (ADP) in Oyo State, Hon. Kunle Olatunji, has urged eligible residents across the state to take advantage of the ongoing voter registration exercise being conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the July 10, 2026 deadline. In a statement, Olatunji called on all citizens who have attained voting age, as well as those seeking to transfer their voter registration, replace lost or damaged Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), or update their voter information, to complete the process before the registration window closes. The ADP governorship candidate emphasized that…

The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, Yemi Oyeniyi, psc, acipm, mnips, delivered a lecture titled “Security: A Collective Responsibility – The Roles of Government, Communities and Civil Society Organisations in Security Management” at the high-level Delta State Government Security Summit convened by the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, in Asaba. The lecture held at unity hall Government house Asaba on 17th June 2026, underscored the need for stronger collaboration among government, security agencies, communities and civil society organisations in addressing security challenges and sustaining peace, safety and development across Delta State.

The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi John Oyeniyi, psc, has reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to combating Gender-Based Violence (GBV) through continuous capacity building and professional development of police officers. The CP stated this at the Specialised Command-Specific Training for Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) of the Delta State Police Command on Gender-Based Violence Prevention Strategies, convened by the CLEEN Foundation and attended by CP Aina Adesola, psc, Commissioner of Police, Department of Training, Force Headquarters, Abuja, alongside other senior police officers. In his address, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, psc, acipm, mnips, expressed profound appreciation to the…