Safe Schools: Oyo State Set to Pioneer Minimum Standards
Its all about bolstering educational safety. Oyo State has been selected as one of the ten pilot states to implement the Minimum Standards for Safe Schools in Nigeria. This initiative, spearheaded by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF),…
Isese Day 2024: Yoruba Council Calls for Inclusion of African Religious Studies in School Curriculum
Seeking a sync. The Yoruba Council Worldwide has called for the introduction of African religious studies in the Nigerian school curriculum. The council’s president, Aare Oba Oladotun Hassan, made this appeal on the occasion of Isese Day, a day dedicated…
Lagos Leads the Way in Climate Change Action
In a nation where the impacts of climate change are increasingly impossible to ignore, one state has risen above the rest to become a leader in the fight against this global crisis. Lagos State, Nigeria’s bustling commercial hub, has emerged as the top…
The Forgotten Faces of Kaduna: Pensioners Struggling to Survive on N500 a Month
Survival seems to be the only sport of pensioners in Kaduna as they lap up poverty after years of diligent service. Theirs is a quiet tragedy unfolding daily. In Kaduna, pensioners—who once dedicated their lives to serving the nation—are now grappling…
Beyond the Podium: Nigeria’s Paris 2024 Olympic Failure Calls for a Radical Overhaul of the Sports Sector
Zero medal. Nigeria’s disappointing performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics has sparked widespread concern, pegging the country’s ongoing struggles in the global sports arena. This recent failure mirrored the failings at London 2012, Rio 2016 and…
Thailand’s Historic Vote
The parliament in Thailand is in on its history. The lawmakers innwhat was somewhat historic, elected Paetongtarn Shinawatra as the country’s new prime minister. At just 37 years old, she becomes the youngest leader in Thailand’s history and the…
FCCPC Targets Unfair Pricing Amid Rising Inflation
Nigerians love opportunities, perhaps but the FCCPC won’t let exploitative traders among them hold the advantage. In response to the growing concerns over exploitative pricing during a period of rising inflation, the Federal Competition and…
Tackling the Dropout Crisis in Southwest Nigeria: Challenges, Data, and UNICEF Pathways to Change
The Southwest region of Nigeria, known for its rich cultural heritage and economic prowess, is facing a growing educational challenge that threatens its future: an alarming dropout rate among adolescents in primary and secondary schools. Despite ongoing…
INVESTIGATION: Kwara Court Facilities Crumble Due to Neglect; FOI Law Breaches Identified
This investigation was carried out by Peace Oladipo … The enticing aroma of bean cakes, fondly known as Akara, filled the entrance of the building the Afon community regards as the Court. A bean cake vendor, commonly called Iya Alakara, operates…
Embattled Miss South Africa Contestant Chidimma Adetshina Accepts Invitation to Compete in Miss Universe Nigeria 2024
She is back, in it. Chidimma Adetshina, a contestant who recently faced controversy in the Miss South Africa pageant, has accepted an invitation to compete in the 2024 Miss Universe Nigeria pageant. Adetshina, who made headlines last month due to…