Luke 11:13 In His reply to the request of one of His disciples that He should teach them to pray, Jesus said four things—one, that prayer should be for the fulfillment of God’s purposes (Luke 11:1-2); two, that prayer should be for the supply of God’s provisions (Luke 11:3-4); three, that prayer should be with Read More…
When Rantiade Evon Benson-Idahosa was growing up, she must have thought that her life was meant for the spiritual path because she was the daughter of the famous Archbishop Benson Idahosa and his equally influential wife Archbishop Margaret Benson Idahosa. However, things took another turn, and she became a lawyer of no mean repute in Read More…
On February 15, 2024, the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, sparked controversy with his announcement to “clear” homeless communities residing under bridges across the city. The Governor, quoted by The Guardian on February 16, 2024, cited concerns about aesthetics, security, and traffic congestion as motivating factors, stating: “We cannot allow people to turn under Read More…
A visually impaired inmate at the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Ikoyi, regained his sight following a successful surgery conducted within the facility, revealed Julius Ogueri, Deputy Controller of Corrections (DCC) in charge of the centre. This heartening development was the result of collaborative efforts involving well-meaning Nigerians, NGOs, churches, officials, and fellow inmates. DCC Ogueri Read More…
Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA), Mrs. Cecilia Bolaji Dada, called upon tertiary students and civil society organisations (CSOs) to engage actively in women and girls’ empowerment and emancipation, especially in curbing gender-based violence (GBV) across Lagos State. Speaking at the Gender and Safe Spaces Summit during the 16 Days of Activism themed Read More…
To commemorate World Children’s Day, the Headfort Foundation conducted advocacy on fundamental children’s rights at Ikosi Senior High School, amplifying the importance of these rights to the students. Mrs. Oluyemi Orija, the Executive Director of the Foundation, expressed the significance of celebrating children’s rights on this global day. She emphasised the need for children to Read More…
Mrs. Violet Williams, a maritime expert, launched her book titled ‘Some Career Opportunities in the Marine and Blue Economy Workplace’ with the aim of guiding students to explore the vast job prospects within the sector. The unveiling took place during the Ocean Ambassadors Foundation (OAF) fifth Educators and Maritime Stakeholders Lecture and Award, alongside the Read More…
“The Girl with the Louding Voice” by Abi Daré unfolds an arresting tale entrenched in the unyielding determination of Adunni, a young Nigerian girl navigating a life marred by poverty and societal limitations. This profound debut novel resonates with Adunni’s resolute spirit as she endeavours to transcend the confines of her circumstances and societal norms. Read More…
Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, emphasises the crucial role of education and healthcare in eradicating violence against women in society. Through his Media Aide, Mr. Michael Nwolisa, Obi articulated this stance in a series of tweets on his handle to commemorate the Global International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Read More…
Deborah Adebisi, an 11-year-old girl from Makoko, expressed her excitement after a special outing organised by the Bread of Hope Foundation. She exclaimed, “I want to say a big thank you to our sponsors. I have never seen a place like this.” The Bread of Hope Foundation, through its Children of the Slum (COS) initiative, Read More…
