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Stanley Ihedigbo Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has sounded the alarm over what it describes as credible indications of interference in the ongoing investigation of Mr. Igbokwe Prince Matthew Onyekaozuru, a serving Vice Chairman of Ezinihitte Mbaise Local Government Area. According to the Executive Director, RULAAC, Com.…

Stanley Ihedigbo Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) has cautioned Nigerian youths, particularly students in tertiary institutions, against drug abuse, warning that the temporary euphoria it offers comes with devastating and often irreversible consequences capable of derailing their future. Delivering the…

Michael Olumide Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has raised alarm over Nigeria’s worsening security, economic hardship, and what it described as a deepening democratic decline, warning that the country is “at a breaking point” requiring urgent national reflection and reform. Speaking at a State of the…

A deadly clash over alleged forced circumcision has thrown the Ewatto community in Esan South East, Edo State, into mourning, leaving one man dead and another in a coma. The outbreak of violence has sent shockwaves through the town, forcing an entire family into hiding as tensions remain high. What…

In recognition of ongoing reforms in the correctional system, the Osun State Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service has applauded Governor Ademola Adeleke for his commitment to improving inmate welfare, healthcare, security, and rehabilitation in custodial centres. The commendation was conveyed in an official letter with Reference No. OSCHQ:401C/VOL.II/21, signed…

Mercy Iheoma Ihedigbo YALI Network Anambra has entered into a strategic partnership with Mawlif Media School to deliver a transformative six-week public speaking and communication training programme aimed at building a new generation of confident and impactful young leaders. The initiative, titled “Think Possible for Powerful Speaking Course,” was facilitated…

Michael Olumide YALI Network Lagos has successfully implemented its Adopt-A-School Project (Eko Division) at Noble Vine College, Aguda, Surulere, in a renewed effort to empower secondary school students with essential life skills, leadership values, and career development guidance. The outreach programme, led by Team Lead Leader Angel Ebiere Ingbaifegha, brought…

Michael Olumide To commemorate International Women’s Day 2026, MMELI Arts Foundation, in collaboration with Alliance Française de Lagos, convened women writers and creatives for a high-impact storytelling workshop aimed at strengthening voice, craft and access to publishing opportunities. The programme, titled Women, Words and Wealth, held in Ikoyi, Lagos, brought…

Mercy Iheoma Ihedigbo Ikeja Division of Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Network Lagos has taken a bold step toward youth empowerment with the successful launch of its Adopt-a-School Initiative, engaging 55 secondary school students in a dynamic entrepreneurship mentorship programme at Casmiree Bonds School, Ifako-Ijaiye. The event marked the completion…

Michael Olumide Kebbi State Police Command has announced plans to commence a routine range and shooting exercise as part of ongoing efforts to train and retrain its personnel for improved operational efficiency. In a press release issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, the Command disclosed that…