Life Metro Top Story Women Work/Life

Building Bridges to Empowerment: UpYou! Women’s Conference

Ezinne Kufre-Ekanem is the host of the UpYou! Women’s Conference with the theme, ‘Building Bridges from Within’, which aims to address the pervasive sense of unfulfillment among women as a result of unfulfilled aspirations and dreams. The interview with Ezinne Kufre-Ekanem, the visionary CEO of Rosemary’s Furnishings and the driving force behind the UpYou! movement Read More…

Metro Top Story Women

Bridging Generations: UpYou! Women’s Conference Empowers and Unites ‘Woke’ Minds for Lasting Change

In an insightful and illuminating interview, Ezinne Kufre-Ekanem, the visionary force behind the UpYou! Women’s Conference, delves into the essence of the conference’s mission and its resonating significance in today’s dynamic world. With a firm grasp of the unmet needs and dreams that women often carry, Ezinne sheds light on the driving forces behind this Read More…

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Football Sports

Mauricio Pochettino Urges Patience Amid Chelsea’s Loss to West Ham

Following Chelsea’s 3-1 defeat to West Ham United in the Premier League on Sunday, Mauricio Pochettino, the Argentine former manager of Tottenham Hotspur and Paris St Germain, appealed to Chelsea fans to “believe in the process.” Pochettino has taken up a substantial challenge at Stamford Bridge, aiming to reshape the identity of a lavishly-assembled team. Read More…

Emergency Relief Metro

HEDA Resource Centre Calls for Transparency in Utilisation of Fuel Subsidy Palliatives

The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has issued a call for transparency and accountability in the allocation and usage of the five billion Naira palliatives allocated to states by the Federal Government. In a statement released on Sunday, Mr. Olanrewaju Suraju, the Chairman of HEDA, emphasised the need for clear and open Read More…

Crime Homicide Metro Top Story

Investigation Launched into Killing of Lagos Driver Allegedly by Persons in Military Uniform

The 81 Division of the Nigerian Army has initiated an investigation into the tragic killing of a Lagos driver, identified as Mr. Lawal, on Thursday, August 17, reportedly at the hands of individuals allegedly donning military attire. Lt.-Col. Olabisi Ayeni, the spokesperson for the Division, disclosed on Sunday that the investigation is being conducted in Read More…

Government Nigeria

President Bola Tinubu Implements Ministerial Changes and Portfolio Adjustments

President Bola Tinubu has introduced a series of ministerial changes and portfolio adjustments, accompanied by the announcement of a new minister-designate for Niger Delta Development. These revisions were communicated in a statement issued on Sunday by Mr Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, based in Abuja. In this latest Read More…

Environment Metro

LASEPA and Seven-Up Bottling Company promote Cash-for-Trash initiative in Surulere

In an effort to champion environmental cleanliness and sustainability, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) collaborated with the Seven-Up Bottling Company to advance the “Trash for Cash” initiative across the Surulere Local Government Area and Coker Community Development Area. For the benefit of the Lagos State Government, LASEPA created this initiative to promote the Read More…

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Niger Republic Top Story World

Niger Coup Leader Pledges Return to Civilian Rule in Three Years

The leader of Niger’s recent coup has vowed to transition the West African nation back to civilian governance within a span of three years. General Abdourahamane Tchiani conveyed this commitment following discussions with mediators from the West African regional bloc Ecowas in the capital city, Niamey. Ecowas has issued a warning of potential military intervention Read More…