In a world often overshadowed by conflict, displacement, and despair, a powerful message is echoing across communities: Hope Can Rise! This year’s World Refugees Day, marked globally on June 20th, is not merely a date on the calendar — it is a humanitarian call to action. With millions forcibly displaced due to conflict, persecution, and disasters, the African Refugees Foundation is set to host a triad of transformative events designed to uplift, heal, and empower some of the most vulnerable in our midst. Three Pillars of Impact For many refugees and displaced persons, this may be their only meal of…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
The Distinguished Senator representing Oyo Central Senatorial District, Dr. Yunus Akintunde, has congratulated the Muslim faithful on the occasion of the 2025 Eid-el-Kabir celebration. He urged Muslims to use the period to intensify prayers for the nation and extend love and benevolence to humanity in line with the teachings of Islam. In a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mr. Kunle Olatunji, Senator Akintunde described the celebration as a profound reminder of Allah’s love for mankind and the importance of piety, sacrifice, and compassion as espoused in the Holy Qur’an. “I rejoice with all our brothers…
The Oyo state government has trained about Two Hundred and fifty (250) retirees in agricultural practices and Micro-Livestock Management. The training, held at the local government hall, Secretariat, Ibadan on Wednesday also had in attendance some intending retirees in the Oyo State civil service. According to the Head of service, Mrs. Olubunmi Oni, the training is part of the government’s efforts to enhance food security. Oni stated that agriculture remains the backbone of Nigeria’s economy. She noted that Oyo State is blessed with fertile land and a favorable climate, offering vast opportunities for agricultural productivity. She said that the training…
The Oyo State government is actively working towards creating more resilient cities, focusing on sustainable urban development and improving quality of life for residents. Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban development, Mr. Williams Akin- funmilayo stated this at an International Conference on a sustainable built environment, held at the Faculty of Environmental Design and Management University of Ibadan. He added that the Governor Seyi Makinde led administration is proud to be at the forefront of integrating resilience into urban planning. The commissioner explained that across Africa and especially in Nigeria, our cities are under tremendous pressure, Urban populations are growing…
L-R: The Branch Leader, Trans-Amadi 1 Port Harcourt, Bob Anyanwu Representing the Regional Bank Head Rivers and Bayelsa 1 & South Commercial, Ibisiki Eretoru; one of the beneficiaries of the Food Bank Donation, Ogechi Friday; The Clan Head, Ozuzu Etche, HRH Eze Josiah Nwagwu; the Team Lead, CSR, Fidelity Bank Plc, Victoria Abuka; and the CEO, Reach Nigeria Foundation, Benedicta Ebi; during the Fidelity Food Bank Distribution in Ihie Community, Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State recently. In a strong demonstration of its commitment to community development and poverty alleviation, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc has donated food…
The Commissioner of Police Delta State Command, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi has assured the public, particular the Muslim faithfuls, of the provision of adequate security and free flow of traffic in the State ahead of the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebration slated for Friday 6th June to Saturday 7th June 2025. In recognition of the significance of this sacred occasion, the Command will be working in close synergy with other sister security agencies which includes the Military, DSS, NSCDC, Road Safety etc in other to ensure that the activities of all unfriendly forces such as kidnappers, armed robbers, cultists etc is nipped in…
… Commemorates World Environment Day 2025 The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has urged residents to embrace proper waste management, to ensure a clean and healthy environment during and after this year’s Id-el-Kabir celebration. In a statement released on Wednesday, the Managing Director/CEO Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, assured residents that extensive provisions have been made to handle the anticipated increase in waste generation throughout the Sallah period, noting that waste management services would be provided across all designated routes, ensuring seamless evacuation of refuse in every part of the city. He said, “Eid-el-Kabir is a season of joy, gratitude, and communal…
The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 6, and Monday, June 9, 2025, as public holidays in celebration of this year’s Eid-ul-Adha. In anticipation of increased vehicular movement across Lagos and its environs, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), RS2.1 Lagos Sector Command, under the leadership of Corps Commander Kehinde G. Hamzat, has rolled out a comprehensive traffic management and safety plan to ensure a safe and hitch-free celebration. As part of its special Sallah operations, the Command is deploying 1,600 regular staff, 1,542 Special Marshals, 41 patrol vehicles, 10 power bikes, 5 tow trucks and 5 ambulances. These resources…
The Delta State Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough following a coordinated intelligence-led joint operation of the Abraka police patrol team and Local hunters and member of Anti-Cult volunteers, which led to the recovery of firearms and death of four suspected kidnappers. The joint operation was carried out today being 4/06/2025 at about 0300hrs, following credible intelligence on the activities of suspected kidnappers along the Abraka Rail way axis. During the operation, joint operatives comprising of the Police, hunters, vigilante and anti cult volunteers engage the suspected kidnappers and recovered one AK-47 rifle, along with thirteen rounds of live…
Controversies greeted the outcome of the May 10 APC local government primary election ahead of the July 12 LG polls The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has inaugurated reconciliation committees to resolve conflicts, discontentment and dissatisfaction in the aftermath of its local government primaries. The Lagos State APC spokesman, Seye Oladejo, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos. Several controversies greeted the outcome of the May 10 APC local government primary election ahead of the July 12 council polls in the state. There have been pockets of protests over the outcome of the primaries and…