Lagos: The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Interior, Mr. Abdullah Ahmed, announced that initial doubts held by some members of the National Assembly regarding the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway have been resolved. The clarificatio…
Bishop Urges Fathers to Trust God Amid Economic Hardships in Nigeria
Abuja: Gershinen Dajur, Bishop of the Keffi-Karshi Missionary Diocese of the Anglican Communion, has called on fathers and Christian men to remain steadfast and hopeful in spite of economic, security, and moral challenges confronting Nigeria. Dajur ma…
Caregivers in Federal Capital Territory Advocate for Discipline as a Teaching Tool
Abuja: Some children’s caregivers in the Federal Capital Territory have emphasized the need to view discipline as a tool for teaching and guidance rather than punishment when raising responsible and godly children. The caregivers, which consisted of p…
NUJ Names DSS Boss ‘Man of the Year’ Over Media-Security Ties
Abuja: The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has named and honoured the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mr Adeola Ajayi, as ‘Man of the Year’. This is contained in a statement by the National President of the NUJ, Mr Alhas…
NDPC Plans Review of Data Protection Act to Address AI and Emerging Technologies
Abuja: The National Commissioner of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr. Vincent Olatunji, has announced plans to review the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) to address emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), roboti…
Adoption of NLP Crucial for Private Schools – Lagos Commissioner
Lagos: The Lagos State Government has charged private school operators to adopt the Nigeria Learning Passport (NLP) as part of efforts to improve teaching. The government said that the adoption would also boost learning outcomes and expand access to d…
FG Targets More Economic Gains in 2026
Abuja: The Federal Government has expressed determination to prioritise economic diversification, trade expansion and investment mobilisation to achieve measurable economic gains in 2026. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduw…
Experts Call for Expanded Financial Inclusion Nationwide
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Junior Starlets Enter a Busy CECAFA Group
Dar es salaam: Junior Starlets are taking Kenya’s next-generation football story to Dar es Salaam. The CECAFA U17 Women’s Championship runs from June 13 to 23, with Kenya placed in Group A alongside hosts Tanzania, Somalia, and Sudan. For a squad al…
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200 Nigerians Benefit from SEOF and VOOM’s Life-Saving Cardiac Interventions
Anambra: No fewer than 200 Nigerians have received life-saving cardiac interventions through the partnership between the Sir Emeka Okwuosa Foundation (SEOF) and the Vincent Obioma Ohaju Memorial (VOOM) Foundation since 2022. Mrs. Chidimma Okoye, Execu…
200 Nigerians Benefit from SEOF and VOOM’s Life-Saving Cardiac Interventions
Anambra: No fewer than 200 Nigerians have received life-saving cardiac interventions through the partnership between the Sir Emeka Okwuosa Foundation (SEOF) and the Vincent Obioma Ohaju Memorial (VOOM) Foundation since 2022. Mrs. Chidimma Okoye, Execu…
200 Nigerians Benefit from SEOF and VOOM’s Life-Saving Cardiac Interventions
Anambra: No fewer than 200 Nigerians have received life-saving cardiac interventions through the partnership between the Sir Emeka Okwuosa Foundation (SEOF) and the Vincent Obioma Ohaju Memorial (VOOM) Foundation since 2022. Mrs. Chidimma Okoye, Execu…
Women Group Rallies Support for Tinubu’s Re-Election Bid
Abuja: The National Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Mary Alile, has called on women across the country to unite and support the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Alile made the call on Monday in Abuja while receivin…
Ekiti 2026: Oyebanji Emerges Winner with 319,224 Votes
Ado-ekiti: The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Saturday’s governorship election in Ekiti, Gov. Biodun Oyebanji, has emerged winner with 319,224 votes. Oyebanji defeated his closest rival and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Part…
APC’s Faduyile Wins Ondo South Senatorial By-Election
Okitipupa: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Prof. Dayo Faduyile of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the Ondo South Senatorial District by-election conducted on Saturday. INEC Returning Officer, Prof…
Jonathan Seeks Reform of Global Governance Structures
Abuja: Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called for a major reform of global governance structures, particularly the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), to reflect contemporary world realities and maintain global peace. Jonathan, who is the C…
Abuja: Africa’s leading virtual cinema platform, Circuits, has announced a landmark partnership with Sozo Films and Mount Zion Film Productions for the nationwide cinema release of ‘Agbara Nla: The Return’, on Oct. 1. The release will mark the revival…
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NADF and NRCRI Launch Ginger Value Chain Recovery Programme
Abuja: The Executive Secretary of the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), Mohammed Ibrahim, announced the launch of the Ginger Value Chain Recovery and Sustainability Programme (GVCRSP) in collaboration with the National Root Crops Research…
Agric Fund Distributes 100,800 Bags of Fertiliser to North-West Farmers
Kaduna: The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has commenced the distribution of 100,800 bags of fertiliser to 25,200 smallholder farmers in Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, and Jigawa States. NADF Executive Secretary, Mohammed Ibrahim, disclo…
NDLEA Arrests 75-Year-Old Grandma and Two Couples in Major Drug Raids Across Nigeria
Lagos: The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully apprehended a 75-year-old grandmother and two couples during a series of coordinated operations targeting illicit drug activities across the states of Oyo, Lagos, and Ekiti. Thes…
Private Security Team Rescues Kidnap Victim and Arrests Two Suspects in Ondo
Ondo: Gallery Security Services Limited (GSSL), a private security outfit operating in Ondo State, has successfully rescued a 37-year-old woman, Mrs. Morenike Falona, from her kidnappers and apprehended two suspects involved in the abduction. The Secu…
NDLEA Arrests Two Elderly Men for Selling Drugs to Students in Umuahia
Abuja: The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended two grandfathers, aged 84 and 75, for allegedly distributing illicit drugs to teenage students in Umuahia, Abia. The arrests were made following investigations into drug activitie…
Fight Against Substance Abuse Requires Multi-Sectoral Approach, Says Marwa
Abuja: The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, has emphasized the necessity of a multi-sectoral approach in combating substance abuse. Speaking at a Thanksgiving Service held at the African Chur…
Nigerian Army to Bolster Forces with 28,000 New Recruits
Zaria: The Nigerian Army says it is expanding its operational strength with the recruitment of 28,000 additional personnel to enhance battlefield dominance and tackle emerging security threats across the country. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Ge…
NYCN Hails Court Verdict on Sokubo-Led BoT Reinstatement
Abuja: The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has welcomed the court verdict upholding the council’s registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and reinstating its Board of Trustees (BoT). NYCN President, Amb. Sukubo Sara-igbe Suku…
Stakeholders Advocate Disability-Sensitive Early Warning Systems in Climate Action
Abuja: Stakeholders have called for disability-sensitive early warning systems in climate action to address peculiar needs of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). The stakeholders made the call in Abuja on Saturday during a forum convened by the Inclusiv…