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An Icon of Excellence, Integrity, and Purpose: Citizens Watch Advocacy Initiative Celebrates Chinelo Anohu as Woman of Impact in Africa 2026 Recognition by ARISE MEDIA GROUP Commemorates International Women’s Month and Honors a Trailblazer in African Development The Citizens Watch Advocacy Initiative (CWAI) proudly celebrates our own Mme Chinelo Anohu...

By Emeka Idika Kalu PORT-HARCOURT: The South-East region of Nigeria, a commercial nerve centre and thriving economic hub, became synonymous with insecurity, driving waves of Nigerians from the region to relocate and seek refuge abroad. This is besides the current economic hardship in the country, which is perceived as the...

Kindness is a universal language that speaks directly to the heart, transcending borders, cultures, and socioeconomic boundaries. It’s a simple yet profound concept that has the power to uplift, inspire, and transform lives in ways we never thought possible. The Enenoma Achema Foundation’s humanitarian efforts are a timeless proof to...

Last Saturday in Kano, I stood before a sea of teachers—over 2,000 educators, school leaders, and education stakeholders—and felt that familiar stirring of awe that always accompanies good teaching communities. In that moment, I was reminded once again why teaching remains one of the most demanding, most consequential, and most...

By Dr Arome Salifu Beyond the irritating buzzing sounds of mosquitos lies a more deadly threat that makes Malaria to be routinely described as a public-health challenge. In reality, it is one of Nigeria’s most enduring economic emergencies. Beyond its human toll, the disease steadily erodes productivity, drains household income,...

By Nasir Dambatta In a rare display of governance at full throttle, Governor Uba Sani packed nine high-impact interventions across infrastructure, education, health, inclusion, diplomacy and peace-building into a single, whirlwind week — offering compelling evidence of an administration driven by urgency, coordination and results. The streak opened with the...

By Sunny Attah In recent weeks, a troubling pattern has emerged in parts of the media space—one marked by sensationalism, half-truths, and outright falsehoods aimed at the leadership of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). As citizens and advocates committed to institutional integrity and national stability, we at...

Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, and Ooni of Ife, Oba Ọjájá II, have extended warm congratulations to Tein Jack-Rich, a prominent Nigerian oil tycoon, on his 51st birthday. Dangote, who is currently in Beijing, China, sent a video message commending Jack-Rich as a visionary business leader, wishing him continued growth...

By Gambo Jagindi The African Union’s (AU) response to coups in Africa is swift and decisive, often condemning such actions within 24 hours. However, this urgency is starkly absent when it comes to addressing the plight of citizens living under oppressive regimes. The case of Uganda is a glaring example...

By Isaac Aqua In an era when political promises often dissolve into distant echoes after elections, Hon Victor Abang appears determined to chart a different course in Boki Ikom Federal Constituency, one defined by accountability, presence and measurable impact. His midterm town hall meetings across Boki and Ikom were not...