OWORAC rejects water privatisation, prepaid meters, warns of exclusion

By Daniel Kanu The Our Water, Our Right Africa Coalition has rejected water privatisation and prepaid metering systems, warning that commercialising water services could deny poor and vulnerable households access to an essential human right. The coalition called on African governments to prioritise publicly funded water supply systems, improve access to safe and affordable drinking water, and strengthen public institutions responsible for water delivery. It made the call during the 2026 Africa Week of Action Against Privatisation, held in Lagos, with the theme, “Reclaiming Africa’s Water Future: Public Water for…

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FUOYE VC Honoured In Abuja For Quality Leadership

Photo:  Prof. Joshua Ogunwole FUOYE VC By Sunday Saanu Vice Chancellor, Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Prof. Joshua Olalekan Ogunwole has been honoured for his leadership styles tailored towards rebranding the image of the university. The award, which was given as part of the 10th National Leadership, Integrity, and Development Summit organised by Centre for Ethical Conduct Orientation and Empowerment (CECOE) to mark Nigeria at 66 was in recognition of Prof. Ogunwole’s initiative to give FUOYE a new name for Africa’s future. The Executive Director of the Centre, Dr. Owah David…

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Riverpark FC Thrash Elite FC 6-2 in Explosive Abuja Tournament Opener

By Mandy Park Host team River Park FC kicked off the first edition of the River Park Football Club Tournament in spectacular fashion on Saturday, making a bold statement with a dominant 6-2 thrashing of Elite FC. Playing on their home turf at the River Park Field, Cluster 3, River Park Estate in Abuja, the hosts put on a clinical attacking masterclass to secure three points and firmly establish themselves as the team to beat in Group A. The opening match, which kicked off at 4:00 PM, lived up to…

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