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…

Editor, Pinnacle Daily, Ogwu honoured for journalism, editorial leadership

Editor, Pinnacle Daily, Mr. Sunday Michael Ogwu, has been named a recipient of the prestigious Mirror Newspaper Excellence Award for Heroes of Our Time, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to journalism, editorial leadership, and public…

Emir of Gadaka urges expansion of Spine, Nerve Centre to Yobe, assures security for investors

By Juliana Francis His Royal Highness, Dr. Alhaji Isma’ila Mamman Gadaka, the Emir of Gadaka Emirate, has called on the co-founder and Clinical Director of the Spine and Nerve Centre, Dr. Craig Slapinski, to establish a…

Relief without surgery: Patients tell stories as Spine Centre launches in Lagos

By Juliana Francis In a country like Nigeria, grappling with brain drain as the “japa syndrome” continues to surge, and where cases of wrongful surgeries occur with little accountability, no one can blame 75-year-old Pastor Folusho…

YALI Marks World Poetry Day with call for social change through verse

By Onyegbula Peculiar Amarachi In a time when voices for justice and equality are growing louder across Africa, poetry is finding renewed relevance—not just as an art form but as a powerful tool for advocacy. This…

YALI Network Anambra partners Mawlif Media School for six-week public speaking training

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…

When influence becomes lifesaving: Maternal health in underserved communities

By Rabihat Omotoyosi Rabiu In many underserved communities, pregnancy is more than a journey to motherhood; it can be a journey filled with uncertainty. For some women, the nearest health facility is miles away. For others,…

Editorial: Late ambassadorial, Board appointments hurt national interest

The persistent delay in the appointment of ambassadors and governing board members has become a troubling feature of governance in Nigeria, particularly since the advent of the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration. What may appear as…

YALI Network Lagos empowers students in Surulere through Adopt-A-School Initiative

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…

Who will fix Nigeria? A nation’s burden, citizens’ responsibility

POINTBLANK with Smart Emmanuel 09066642354 “The trouble with Nigeria is simply and squarely a failure of leadership.” — Chinua Achebe There is a familiar rhythm to discussions about Nigeria. In our homes, in our business locations,…

NUJ recognises Sumedha Energy, Ibom Developers for job creation impact

Tony Okoh, Uyo Sumedha Energy Limited, a joint venture with NNPC Exploration and Production Limited (NEPL), and Ibom Developers FZE have been honoured for their outstanding contributions to job creation and community development in Akwa Ibom…