Renowned Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, has taken a significant step in empowering female creatives, training them on how to navigate and succeed in Nigeria’s entertainment industry. Speaking at a workshop themed “The Creative Blueprint” in Lagos on Friday, Akindele emphasized the importance of perseverance and resilience in building a successful career. Overcoming Challenges
Unilever Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to gender inclusion and workplace equity, commemorating the 2025 International Women’s Day with a series of impactful events at its Oregun and Agbara sites. In a statement, the company emphasized its dedication to fostering diverse and inclusive leadership, bringing together professionals and advocates to discuss the role of equitable
Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, has announced plans to register herders operating in the state as part of efforts to regulate their activities and address the increasing influx of camel herders from Niger Republic. The governor raised concerns over the growing number of accidents and fatalities caused by camels crossing highways, particularly at night. Jigawa,
The Lekki Phase 1 Head Office of Alternative Bank became a hub of spiritual enlightenment as it hosted a well-attended Ramadan Tafsir and Iftar event. The gathering brought together prominent figures from the banking and religious sectors, with the Chief Missioner of NASFAT, Imam Maroofdeen AbdulAzeez Onike, delivering a captivating lecture on How to Be
Afrobeats artist Asake has taken charge of his father, Fatai Odunsi’s, medical treatment by admitting him to a specialist hospital in Ikoyi, where a team of Chinese medical experts is attending to him, according to a reliable source. A close neighbor of Odunsi, who had previously guided our correspondent to Asake’s childhood home in Isale
Security agencies have begun a rescue operation for a kidnapped Defence Headquarters official, Lt. Cynthia Akor, along with two others, following their abduction in the Federal Capital Territory. The victims were taken from their residence in the Mpape area of Abuja on Friday night. Ransom DemandA source, who spoke anonymously, disclosed that the kidnappers had
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested two suspects for alleged involvement in cultism and armed robbery, recovering a pump-action gun, a battle axe, and two suspected stolen phones during the operation. The command’s spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, adding that the suspects would be charged to court upon
The second edition of the Nigeria Food Summit is set to take place in Lagos on Friday, bringing together key stakeholders in the food industry to explore opportunities for growth and global recognition. In a statement on Thursday, the event’s convener, renowned culinary expert Gbolabo Adebakin (popularly known as Chef Gibbs), highlighted the summit’s theme,
The Borno State Police Command has arrested a couple for physically assaulting an 11-year-old girl, Hauwa Goni, after she entered their property in the Pompomari area of Maiduguri. According to a statement issued on Saturday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Assistant Superintendent Nahum Daso, the suspects, Muhammad Shetima and Aisha Abubakar, were apprehended after
Society Reflects on Its Journey from Nine Families in a Living Room to a Global Network of Over 360 Branches By Our CorrespondentMarch 22, 2025 Introduction As the Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society (NASFAT) celebrates its 30th anniversary, the society has used the occasion to retrace its historic journey, clarify lingering misconceptions about its origin, and reaffirm its
