Once dismissed. Often ridiculed. But today, Aba is rewriting its story — not with words, but with action. For years, people laughed at Aba. They called it dirty. They called its roads rivers. Many gave up on it.But now? Something beautiful is happening. Thanks to purposeful, people-first leadership under Dr. Alex Otti, Aba has transformed from a forgotten city into a model of modern...

A coalition of civil society groups has issued a strong warning to Nigerian security agencies ahead of the planned June 12 demonstrations, urging authorities not to use force against peaceful protesters. In an open letter dated June 2, the National Coalition Against Mass Killings and Impunity cautioned the Nigeria Police Force, the Chief of Defence Staff, and other security bodies against any...

While no nation perfectly follows every Qur’anic teaching, some Muslim-majority countries have made remarkable progress in aligning their governance, social values, and national priorities with Islamic principles such as justice, compassion, and peace.   Here are ten countries that stand out for promoting Qur’an-inspired values in today’s world: 1. Malaysia  🇲🇾...

Ojude Oba 2025: Organisers Project Over 100 Million Global Participants   Organisers of the prestigious Ojude Oba Festival have announced that the 2025 edition of the cultural celebration is expected to attract over 100 million participants worldwide.   Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abeokuta, the Coordinator of the Ojude Oba Festival Committee, Dr. Fassy...

Actress Ruby Ojiakor has addressed persistent rumors alleging an affair with the late actor Junior Pope and claims that he fathered her daughter, Royalty. In a heartfelt post, Ruby clarified that Junior Pope was never her boyfriend, describing him as a close friend and "big brother." She emphasized that her daughter’s father is her now-husband, Moc Madu. Ruby expressed that these rumors...