The chairmanship primary conducted by the Lagos chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Shomolu Local Government is facing calls for a rerun from Christian and Muslim groups, along with local youth organizations.

By Shina Abubakar No fewer than five Amotekun personnel were reportedly injured, following an attack on the security outfit’s command in Osun State. In a statement by the corps’ spokesperson, Yusuf Idowu, yesterday, the attack on the Amotekun Awo Command, in Egbedore Local Government Area of Osun State, occurred last weekend. He disclosed that the […]

family of Hafsoh Lawal, allegedly killed by her Facebook lover, AbdulRahman Bello, yesterday, requested a Kwara State High Court, sitting in Ilorin, to release the dismembered body of the deceased for proper burial according to Islamic rites.

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE Federal Executive Council, FEC, yesterday approved 17 underwriters for Group Life Assurance Scheme for the President, Vice President, Chief of Staff to the President, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, ministers and federal government workers. Head of Civil Service of the Federation, HOCS, Dr. Didi Easter Walson-Jack, […]

By Solomon Nwoke In a bid to improve the poor health and vision of the citizens, two renowned Nigerian medical professionals, Prof. Waziri Erameh and Dr. Emmanuel Ighodaro have raised the sum of N50 million for AutoVision Initiative for its nationwide programme to make smart glasses more accessible, affordable and safe for Nigerians. The AutoVision […]

The Joint Health Sector Unions, JOHESU, on Monday warned the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare over what it described as “deliberate sabotage” and “ongoing threats” to the full implementation of the Consultant Pharmacist Cadre in Federal Health Institutions (FHIs), particularly in Lagos State.

WaterAid Nigeria has raised the alarm over the growing threat climate change poses to Nigeria’s water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) systems, calling for urgent policy shifts and targeted investments to safeguard public health and ensure service continuity for millions of citizens.

Oluwaseun Peters, tournament director, IGP Open Contenders Invitational Classics, on Tuesday said that the event was put together to help players prepare ahead of the coming National Sports Festival. Peters told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the three days competition served off on May 13 and will draw curtains on May 15 with […]

The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has commended Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Soludo, for his sweeping reforms in the state’s pharmaceutical sector, including the development of a Coordinated Wholesale Centre (CWC) and the creation of a pharmaceutical industrial hub, describing the initiatives as “visionary and unprecedented.”

STAKEHOLDERS from across Nigeria’s creative industry on Tuesday, converged at the Bank of Industry Tower in Abuja, for the official kick-off meeting of the World Intellectual Property Organization, WIPO,-supported project to develop strategies and tools to tackle online copyright piracy in the African digital market.

Award-winning broadcast journalist, leadership coach, and ardent gender advocate Funke Treasure Akintoye achieved remarkable success at the 2024 Accenture Gender Mainstreaming Awards, securing three significant accolades.

When three friends who are mothers – Tosin  Adeniyi, Damilola Ajibade, and Adesola Ajayi got together to co-found Nano, Mini, and Tots, the objective was borne out of the need to have a safe place for growing children to play.

Amb. Solomon Adodo, President of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) and Board Member of the North Central Development Commission (NCNC), has defended the leadership of Senator Godswill Akpabio as Senate President, rejecting calls for his resignation and labeling those behind such calls as political opponents of the Tinubu administration.

By Sola Ogundipe In a moment of national and continental pride, the Federal Government has commended frontline fertility expert and co-pioneer of IVF research in West Africa, Prof Oladapo Ashiru on his re-election as the Secretary-General of the International Federation of Fertility Societies (IFFS). Ashiru was re-elected IFFS  Secretary-General at the 2025 World Congress in […]

By Ebunoluwa Sessou Five ex-lawmakers of the Lagos State House of Assembly have failed to clinch the APC local government chairmanship tickets. The lawmakers were Rotimi Olowo representing Somolu LGA, Yinka Ogundimu from Agege LGA, Hakeem Sokunle from Oshodi-Isolo LGA), Fatai Oluwa from Ajeromi/Ifelodun LGA and Avoseh from Badagry LG. However, candidates have emerged from […]