Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to youth empowerment, financial inclusion and entrepreneurship through a strategic partnership with the Youth Economic Intervention and De-radicalization Programme (YEIDEP), a Federal Government-backed initiative designed to equip young Nigerians with the skills, support and opportunities required to build sustainable livelihoods. As part of the collaboration, Fidelity Bank is supporting the enrolment of students and young people into the YEIDEP programme, which aims to address youth unemployment, promote enterprise development and expand economic participation among Nigeria’s growing youth population. The next phase of the initiative will take place at Nnamdi Azikiwe…
Author: Lilian Azuh
I rejoice with Tunji Bello, as my dependable friend, brother and long-standing ally in the progressive movement, attains 65 on July 1. Tunji and I were engaged in the progressive struggle for more than three decades. In Nigeria’s struggle for democracy through the 90s, the era of military dictatorship, to the present time of civil rule, only a few people truly compare to Tunji in terms of his unflinching fidelity to progressive ideals — whether as a fearless journalist with a moral conscience standing up to brutal military juntas, or as a stellar public servant committed to diligence and excellence.…
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People whose hit “Y.M.C.A.” became a fixture at rallies for US President Donald Trump, has died, his spouse said in a Facebook post on Wednesday. He was 74. “It is with profound sadness that I must announce the death of my husband, VICTOR WILLIS. Victor passed away on Tuesday June 30, 2026 as a result of a short, but aggressive illness,” the post on Willis’s official page said. The Texas-born musician co-founded Village People and co-wrote hits including “Y.M.C.A.”, “In the Navy” and “Macho Man” that swept the world’s dancefloors in…
From the bustling streets of Lagos to the bright lights of WWE’s biggest arenas, Oba Femi has become one of the most inspiring success stories in professional wrestling. Born Isaac Odugbesan in Lagos, Nigeria, the towering powerhouse has rapidly transformed himself from an outstanding track and field athlete into one of WWE’s most dominant superstars. His emergence as the 2026 King of the Ring at the recently held Night of Champions is not merely another championship victory. It is the crowning moment of an extraordinary journey defined by discipline, resilience and relentless ambition. Oba Femi’s foundation was built long before…
The legislative arm of Warri South Local Government Area has passed a resolution declaring that there are no Ijaw aboriginal communities within the local government area. The resolution was passed during an open plenary session convened to address growing tensions surrounding the ongoing Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ward delineation exercise in the region. The motion was moved by the Majority Leader, Hon. Tuoyo Ebigbeyi, and seconded by Hon. Eghere Dumetotor. It was subsequently adopted by an overwhelming vote of 18 in favor to 1 against. The legislative session also provided a platform for representatives of protesting Itsekiri and Urhobo…
The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, officially commissions the Senator Oluremi Tinubu Clinic and Dialysis Centre in Hadejia Local Government Area of Jigawa State. With the Governor of Jigawa State, Malam Umar A. Namadi, and Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), during the commissioning ceremony, recently. On Monday, June 30, 2026, Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, commissioned the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Academy, alongside a modern clinic and dialysis centre named in her honor, describing the projects as “clear evidence of the government’s commitment to improving infrastructure, expanding access…
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