By Dayo Oyinlola Across the globe, millions of children face complex challenges that hinder their ability to thrive. From poor nutrition and lack of access to healthcare, to exposure to unsafe environments and limited opportunities for recreation and development, many children live in a constant state of vulnerability. According to a joint report by the […]

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA– An Abuja High Court sitting at Garki, on Tuesday, ordered the arrest of the Director of Investigations and Prosecution of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, Mr. Joseph Eriki, over his alleged involvement in a land fraud. Justice Suleiman Belgore issued a bench warrant against the FCTA boss, following his failure […]

By Adesina Wahab Experts at St. George’s University, SGU, School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies have emphasized the importance of mental health for medical students to help them cope with their studies. As a prospective medical student, recognizing the importance of your mental health is essential for maintaining personal well-being, preventing burnout, and building […]

The Senate, yesterday, said the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (retd) and other key functionaries would defend the state’s 2025 budget before the Joint National Assembly Ad-hoc Committee to Oversee Emergency Rule in Rivers State.

In a significant stride towards inclusivity and empowerment, the Adamawa People with Disabilities and Vulnerable Support Initiative (ADPWDVSI) has launched a project titled “The Empowerment of Women and Girls with Disabilities Towards Full and Effective Participation and Gender Equality in Michika and Madagali LGAs of Adamawa State.” This initiative, running from September 2024 to May […]

A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, David Babachir Lawal, recently went on Arise Television to criticise President Bola Tinubu’s attendance of the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, Rome. He described it as an “insult” to Nigerian Christians for several reasons. He said Tinubu’s leadership of the Nigerian delegation and […]

A Nigerian journalist, Raphael Oni, on Wednesday, released three books authored by him, in a bid to add his voice to understanding news reporting on China and Africa in the 21 Century.

….Relishes Success of FESTAC ’77 Movie By Daniel Abia | Port Harcourt Following a successful outing at the Cannes Film Festival in France, the producers of the historical masterpiece 77: The Festac Conspiracy have revealed plans to create a new film centered on the Boko Haram insurgency, highlighting its impact on Nigeria’s development. The Executive […]

INDISCRIMINATE acquisition of ancestral and communal lands by land grabbers has created deep crises in many communities in Igbo land. S

The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Delta State on Orientation, Dibie Owen Junior, has extended warm congratulations to the Founder and Group Managing Director of Rainoil Limited, Dr. Gabriel Ogbechie, on his 59th birthday anniversary. This milestone birthday marks a significant moment in Dr. Ogbechie’s life, and Owen Junior’s heartfelt message highlights the […]

By Jimitota Onoyume Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has reiterated its commitment to securing a better and progressive future for children of Niger Delta through investment in education and ensuring development in the region. Head of Environment ,Health and Social Services , EHSS at the commission’s office in Delta state ,Emavwoxia Oghenekohwo Irene, spoke at […]

By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri The Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs. Zubaida Umar has flagged of the 2025 Nationwide Preparedness and Response Campaign to address the impact of flooding and other disasters on communities in Borno state. The exercise with the theme: ‘Strengthening Resilience, Enhancing Preparedness and Response; Taking Disaster Risk […]

The directive by the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, that telecom operators should pay compensation to their subscribers for prolonged network outages and also report such outages on the Commission’s Major Outage Reporting Portal, is a good one which aligns completely with the transparency garb the Commission has adorned over a time.  “By providing consumers and stakeholders […]

Commonwealth  health ministers who gathered at the 37th Commonwealth Health Ministers Meeting (CHMM), held in Geneva, Switzerland, have committed to a bold new approach to securing sustainable health financing, even as they laid out a roadmap to strengthen healthcare systems and ensure equitable access to quality healthcare for 2.7 billion people across the Commonwealth.

By Musa Na Allah, Sokoto In a significant political shake-up likely to reshape Sokoto State’s political landscape, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) suffered a major blow on Tuesday as prominent supporters—led by Alhaji Chika Sarkin Gishiri, Chairman of the Sokoto State Traders Association—defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The high-profile defection took place at […]