Lagos LG Poll: Youth Party condemns LASIEC over alleged intimidation of candidates
The Youth Party has accused commissioners of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) of intimidation and unprofessional conduct during a screening exercise, alleging that officials threatened to arrest party representatives. . The controversy erupted when LASIEC commissioners reportedly requested Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) for all 20 party nominees and insisted on original copies of […]
SCI, GSK to reach over 2m zero-dose children with innovative immunization approaches
….govt, Nigerians need to work together – NGO By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA- AS immunization challenges remain unabated due to several factors, Save the Children International in Nigeria, SCI, and pharmaceutical giants, GlaxoSmithKline, GSK, Thursday, synergized to reach over 2 million zero-dose children across the country with innovative immunization approaches. Speaking on the sidelines of the […]
Booming Donkey skin trade puts Africa’s women, children at risk
…As demand fuels theft epidemic: 41% of owners hit By Juliet Umeh A new report from The Donkey Sanctuary, presented at the Pan-African Donkey Conference in Côte D’Ivoire, shows how China’s demand for donkey skins is harming women and children in Africa. Figures published by the charity show at least 5.9 million donkeys are slaughtered […]
FG certifies 26 Kano LGAs open defecation free
…intensifies efforts for Nigeria to be open defecation free in 5yrs By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – THE Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, has certified 26 Local Government Areas of Kano State Open Defecation Free. According to a statement signed by the Director, Information and PR, Funmi Imuetinyan, the Minister […]
Edo SSA congratulates George Uriesi on appointment as Ibom Air MD
The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Edo State on Special Duties, Mr. Uriesi Aarebamen Alex, has congratulated Mr. George Uriesi on his appointment as the Acting Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Ibom Air, hailing it as a ground breaking development for the airline and a proud moment for Edo State. The […]
Kano Govt declares Thursday public holiday for Islamic New Year
The Kano State Government has declared Thursday, June 26, 2025, as a public holiday to mark the beginning of the Islamic New Year, 1447 AH.
Matrix Energy, NDLEA partner on campaign against drug abuse
By Jimitota Onoyume Matrix Energy in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have organized a sensitization programme against drug abuse in Warri , Delta state. Speaking at the event to mark this year’s United Nation’s Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit trafficking with the theme :”The evidence is clear : Invest in […]
LIFE-ND: Monitors satisfied with implementation progress in A’Ibom
By Egufe Yafugborhi UYO – THE monitoring and evaluation team of the Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises Project in the Niger Delta, LIFE-ND, has expressed satisfaction at the progress of implementation for Akwa Ibom state beneficiaries. The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and Federal Government (FG) of Nigeria conceived LIFE-ND in 2019 to stimulate prosperity […]
Probe alleged foreign sponsors of insecurity, ex-Bauchi gov, Abubakar tells FG
By Innocent Anaba Former Governor Mohammed Abubakar of Bauchi State, yesterday, called on the Federal Government to investigate allegations of international influence on security in the country, particularly videos on social media showing that some bandits and insurgents were being assisted from abroad with helicopters landing and giving them supplies. Speaking to newsmen on the […]
JAMB: Fountain Heights’ Osilama Abigboa scores 341, joins school’s high scoring record
With an aggregate score of 341 in the last JAMB exam, Fountain Heights Secondary School’s Osilama Abigboa joined many of his high scoring classmates in upholding the school’s excellent track record. Like old wine that gets better with time, Fountain Heights Secondary School (FHSS) Surulere’s long standing reputation for a high academic standard has again […]
President Tinubu Has Signed It: Tax Reform Bill Is Finally Law
By Arabinrin Aderonke Atoyebi At last, it has happened. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially signed the Tax Reform Bills into law today, bringing an end to several months of discussions, reviews, and policy work. This is not just another item checked off a list. It is one of the most transformative economic decisions Nigeria […]
Zamfara group questions Gov Dauda’s chess game amid insecurity
A civic group in Zamfara State has criticised Governor Dauda Lawal’s decision to host Nigerian chess champion Tunde Onakoya, arguing the event was poorly timed given the state’s worsening security and economic situation. The group, Zamfara for Good Governance, issued a statement on Wednesday, led by its chairman Hon Ismail Muhammad Gudau, describing the governor’s […]
Ondo Catholic Bishop condemns demolition of Owo memorial park
The Catholic Bishop of the Ondo Diocese, Jude Arogundade, has condemned the demolition of the memorial park built to immortalise the victims of the terror attack on St Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Owo. The Bishop described the demolition as a violation of the dignity of life and memories of those massacred in the violent […]
Dortmund through to Club World Cup last 16, Fluminense deny Sundowns
A solitary first-half goal by Daniel Svensson gave Borussia Dortmund a 1-0 win against Ulsan HD on Wednesday as the Germans secured a place in the last 16 of the Club World Cup.
Ubani to Judiciary: Reform now or perish
Human rights lawyer and former Vice President of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Dr. Monday Ubani, SAN, has issued a stark warning to Nigeria’s judiciary, declaring that it must reform immediately or risk total collapse under the weight of political interference and internal decay.
Zelensky urges trial for ‘war criminal’ Putin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday said close ties between Europe and the United States under Donald Trump were key to ensuring Kyiv defeated the Russian invasion, as he urged a trial for President Vladimir Putin.
