The Lagos State Government has clarified that its forthcoming ban on Single Use Plastics (SUPs) will not affect water sachets, PET bottles, or nylon carrier bags with a thickness greater than 40 microns.

The halfway mark of any journey invites a reckoning, and politics is no exception. In mature liberal democracies, the reckoning is built into the calendar: midterm elections test the strength of the governing party by subjecting its record to the electorate’s cold appraisal. One of the defining features of American-style liberal democracy is the midterm performance […]

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, a coalition of All Progressives Congress (APC) youths from across the 13 local government areas of Nasarawa State has converged to harmonize their interests and advocate for youth inclusion in governance.

By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – THE Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr Joseph Utsev, Monday, underscored the partnership with the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission, ICRC, for the expansion of access to water and sanitation infrastructures. Utsev stated this during a courtesy visit by the ICRC delegation led by the Director General, DG, Dr Jobson […]

The Federal Government has pledged to ensure quality teaching in Nigerian schools by focusing on creating a conducive learning environment and equipping teachers with the tools needed for improved learning outcomes. Dr Ronke Soyombo, the newly appointed Registrar of the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), made this known on Tuesday in Abuja while assuming […]

By Ebunoluwa Sessou As this year’s National Sports Festival continues in Abeokuta, Ogun State, the former Chairman, Ogun State Judo Association, Segun Gbayi, has called on athletes participating in the games to embrace the spirit of sportsmanship and strive to be the best. Gbayi who is also a former member of the Nigerian Judo Federation […]

A Niger Delta activist  Comrade Bene Youkore Mamamu  has enjoined Itsekiri youths to refrain from actions under the guise of protest that could trigger crisis in Warri, Delta state.

The Police Command in Delta says it has apprehended a three-man interstates kidnap syndicate. Spokesman of the command, SP Bright Edafe disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Warri. Edafe said that the suspects were nabbed on Friday by the operatives of CP – Special Assignment Team (CP – SAT) of the command. He […]

Quote: “If anyone should be held responsible for Tinubu’s victory, it should be those who elevated region and religion as the prime determinants of their choices during the last election” . I was recently engaged by a group of young Nigerians who had just registered for my graduate class on Governance and Public Policy at a northern […]

By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin A Muslim group, Daaru-r- Rahmat Islamic Society(DARMAT) has applauded the credibility and accountability of the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board(JAMB) Prof. Ishaq Oloyede over the inadequate and glitches that marred the 2025 UTME results. The group however appealed to Nigerians to see the errors as a human error […]

By Emmanuel Waziri Okoro Emotions can get you caught up, especially when it is a matter of the heart. You are torn apart from that one person whom you could once buy the world for, yet they exist in your thoughts. Now, you have only one wish, that you had never met them. Not only […]

As preparations for the 2027 general elections gather momentum, the Coalition of Nigerian Youth Leaders (CONYL) has called on political parties across the country to adopt a religiously balanced presidential ticket, warning that the continued exclusion of Christians in top leadership positions threatens national cohesion.

 The Federal Government has launched a groundbreaking reform initiative that includes the nationwide deployment of 774 Performance and Financial Management Officers (PFMOs). This move of deploying one PFMO per local government area nationwide  marks a major step toward strengthening accountability, efficiency, and service delivery within Nigeria’s primary healthcare (PHC) system. The landmark initiative, launched on […]

A group under the aegis of Concerned Igbo Ministers Commission has condemned a media report linking the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to the recent killing of a soldier in Anambra State, describing the report as “curious, prejudicial, and dangerously irresponsible.”

By Etop Ekanem In a powerful celebration of heritage, community, and identity, Orijin, Nigeria’s foremost culturally-inspired alcoholic beverage, has been named the official alcoholic beverage sponsor of the prestigious Ojude Oba Festival, scheduled for June 8, 2025, in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State. Recognised globally as one of Africa’s most vibrant cultural festivals, Ojude Oba annually draws […]