Metro

Mercy Iheoma Ihedigbo In commemoration of the International Day of Education, Activista Anambra, in partnership with YALI Network Anambra, carried out a heartfelt outreach initiative aimed at supporting vulnerable pupils at Lafiaji Primary School, Fegge, Onitsha. The outreach, held in January, focused on restoring dignity and encouraging school participation among…

Stanley Ihedigbo Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has launched a full-scale investigation into allegations that its officers extorted ₦100,000 from commercial bus drivers along Coastal Road, while calling on the accuser to provide credible evidence to support the claim. The allegation, which surfaced in a viral Facebook post by…

Stanley Ihedigbo Nigerian Forest Security Service (NFSS) has called for a strategic partnership with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to strengthen efforts in combating corruption, economic crimes, and financial misconduct across the country. According to the Head, Media & Publicity, EFCC, Mr. Dele Oyewale, the request was made…

Michael Olumide Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court sitting in Maiduguri convicted and sentenced one Abdulrahman Mallam to six months imprisonment. The convict was arraigned on Thursday by the Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a one -count charge for the…

The family of Ariyo Victoria Olapeju, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member who died following a controversial abortion in Abeokuta South Local Government, Ogun State, is demanding justice, insisting that while her death cannot be undone, those responsible must be held accountable. In an exclusive interview on Frontline, a…

Chinedum Ukaegbu Forum of South-East Academic Doctors (FOSAD) has expressed deep concern over the indefinite suspension of Joy Ezeugwu, a student nurse at Ezzy College of Nursing, Enugu, following her viral video exposing deplorable conditions at Uwani Health Centre, Enugu. In her widely circulated video, Miss Ezeugwu highlighted severe deficiencies…

Nkem Ukaegbu, Umuahia Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy and Development (FENRAD) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to uphold fairness, legal clarity, and institutional neutrality in resolving political party disputes, stressing that transparent handling of such matters is crucial for safeguarding democratic integrity ahead of the 2027…

Nkem Ukaegbu, Umuahia Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy and Development (FENRAD) has condemned the recent killings in Agwan Rukuba community, Jos North LGA, describing the attack as “shocking and unacceptable,” and has called on security agencies to ensure swift justice for the victims while strengthening measures to prevent future violence.…

Nkem Ukaegbu, Umuahia Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy and Development (FENRAD) has urged the International Criminal Court (ICC) delegation to take urgent action on escalating human rights abuses in Nigeria, highlighting systemic challenges and calling for stronger accountability measures during a high-level engagement in the nation’s capital. During the International…

Chinedum Ukaegbu In a bid to inspire and empower young minds, YALI Network Lagos successfully executed its Adopt-A-School Project (Eko Division) at Noble Vine College, Aguda, Surulere, delivering impactful educational and leadership sessions to students. The outreach programme, led by Team Lead, Leader Angel Ebiere Ingbaifegha, was designed to equip…