Nestlé Nigeria, working alongside coalition partners, has completed the 2026 World Environment Day community sensitization and clean-up campaign across 12 locations nationwide, bringing together volunteers, communities and stakeholders in coordinated action to support environmental stewardship and responsible waste management. Speaking on the initiative, Victoria Uwadoka, Lead Corporate Communications, Corporate Affairs and Sustainability, Nestlé Nigeria, said: “Environmental progress is most sustainable when communities see themselves as active participants rather than observers. What encouraged us most this year was not only the volume of waste recovered, but the willingness of volunteers, partners and community members to work together towards a shared goal.…
Author: Lilian Azuh
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation on Monday after less than two years in office, in a term characterised by policy U-turns and deep public unpopularity. “Every decision I have taken has been about putting the country I love first. That is why I will resign as leader of the Labour Party,” Starmer said as he choked up in an emotional speech outside 10 Downing Street. Starmer said the process of picking a new leader for the centre-left party would be launched in July, and he would remain as prime minister until his successor is chosen, to be…
Lamine Yamal made a goalscoring return for Spain as the European champions got their World Cup campaign back on track with a 4-0 drubbing of Saudi Arabia on Sunday. Yamal, 18, opened the scoring after just 10 minutes of the Group H game in Atlanta to put La Roja on course for a comfortable victory against an outclassed Saudi team. Spain had been determined to bounce back after being held to a shock 0-0 draw by lowly Cape Verde in their opening game last week, when their much-vaunted attack drew a blank. But with teenaged starlet Yamal making his first…
Lionel Messi became the World Cup’s all-time leading goalscorer on Monday, scoring twice as holders Argentina powered into the last 32 with a 2-0 victory over Austria. Messi swept home a low finish in the 38th minute of the Group J game in Arlington, Texas to take his career World Cup goals tally to 17, one clear of the previous record of 16 he shared with Miroslav Klose. He then extended his record to 18 goals, ramming home a finish through a crowd of defenders deep in stoppage time to put the seal on Argentina’s win. The eight-time Ballon D’Or…
A Lagos high court in Ikeja has dismissed claims by Helen Prest-Ajayi, the former beauty queen, that she is the sole and lawful widow of Tosin Ajayi, founder of First Foundation Hospital. Ajayi died on April 26, 2020. The ruling came in response to a suit filed by Adenike Oluyemisi Ajayi and her children, who challenged Prest’s assertion of being Ajayi’s only wife and her contestation over the ownership of his estate. During earlier hearings, Adenike had referred to Prest as a concubine, while Prest maintained that she entered into a traditional Kalabari marriage with Ajayi in 1996, conducted under Kalabari native…
The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers, GOCOP, has expressed its condolences to its member, the Publisher of NextEdition, Mrs. Victoria Ibanga, on the death of her husband.The Guild expressed its sympathy in a condolence letter signed by its President Mr. Danlami Nmodu, MNI and the General Secretary, Mr. Sufuyan Ojeifo.The letter was presented to Mrs. Ibanga during a visit to her home on Friday by a team lead by the Deputy President of GOCOP, Mr. Olumide Iyanda.The letter read in part: “On behalf of the Executive Committee and the entire membership of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers, GOCOP, we…
A warm and special happy birthday greetings to my amiable egbon, Mr. Olumide Iyanda, the publisher of QED and vice president of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP). The Mighty One, keep smiling and celebrating. Happy birthday once again, from all of us at DAYLIGHT Media Group (DMG). Azuh Amatus (NGE) Publisher/Editor-in-Chief. June 19, 2026.
Warmest congratulations to a dear mentor and Publisher of News Express, Mr. Isaac Umunna and his beloved wife on the joyous occasion of their 34th Wedding Anniversary. Sir, may your remarkable journey of love, faith, friendship and unwavering commitment continue to flourish and inspire generations to come. 💐🎉❤️ Enjoy your special day with madam. Chief Azuh Amatus (NGE), Publisher/Editor-in-Chief, DAYLIGHT Online
Dear friends, please join me in wishing my big brother and role model, Mr. Toni Kan, a happy birthday Uncle T, as you mark this special day, may the years ahead bring you greater joy, sound health, divine favour and the fulfilment of your deepest aspirations. May your path continue to shine ever brighter, your voice remain impactful and your contributions to humanity continue to leave lasting footprints. Wishing you abundant blessings, endless reasons to smile and many more fruitful years of purpose and celebration. Once again, happy birthday sir. May your best days always be ahead of you. Azuh…
The Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, Presidential Candidate for the 2027 election, Peter Obi, has advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to consider resigning his position, having failed woefully in discharging most of his campaign promises. And having failed to improve the standard of living of the citizens. Reacting to the announcement of the British Prime Minister’s resignation, which is not unconnected with the complaints of British citizens about their deteriorating standard of living under his watch, Obi, in a tweet he titled “owning up to Leadership Failures and Political Responsibility”, advised Tinubu to emulate the British PM and save the country…