WORRIED by the worsening state of insecurity caused by increasing crime rate, banditry, kidnappings and destruction of property across the country, the Nigeria Governors Forum, NGF, yesterday, tasked security agencies to confront the security challenges directly just as it set up a subcommittee to work with the heads of security agencies.

The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria (COCSON) and the Bloggers and Vloggers Content Creators Association (BAVCCA) have jointly condemned what they described as “orchestrated media attacks” on the former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mallam Mele Kyari, over the $2 billion crude-for-loan deal.

Senator Ned Nwoko, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Reparation and Repatriation and representative of Delta North, has hailed the defection of Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a pivotal moment in the political history of the state.

The US president’s direct appeal to Putin came after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged his allies to put Russia under more pressure to halt its invasion.

By Kelvin Loveday Egbo In the evolving political landscape of Nigeria, few figures command the level of respect, trust, and admiration that Barr. Alabh George Turnah, MON, has earned through years of unwavering service, strategic foresight, and principled leadership. Recently appointed as Acting Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa State and serving […]

By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, inaugurated an empowerment initiative for northern Borno constituents by the senator representing the zone, Barr. Mohammed Tahir Monguno. The items distributed include 13 GX Lexus sport utility vehicles (SUVs) to enhance transportation on the difficult Sahara axis usually found in most parts of northern Borno, […]

By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Market associations in Osun State on Friday threw their support behind incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke to run for another term in office following his achievements in office. The association led by the heads of Markets, (Baba Loja and Iyaloja) in Osogbo and Olorunda local government areas of the state thronged the […]

The North West Development Vanguard (NWDV) has criticised the Minister of Defence, Mohammad Badaru Abubakar, over the rising insecurity in the country, particularly in Benue and Plateau states where dozens have been killed in multiple attacks.

… Pledges to support efforts to reduce burden in Nigeria, other countries By Chioma Obinna On this year’s World Malaria Day, Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to eradicating the disease with a multimillion-dollar investment in the local production of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, APIs. Celebrating under this year’s theme: “Malaria Ends With Us: […]

The World Bank has projected that poverty will increase in Nigeria by three percentage points in five years to 2027.

By Chioma Obinna As the world marked Earth Day 2025, widely regarded as a global climate action day, researchers and other stakeholders on Thursday called on policymakers in developing countries—Nigeria in particular—to take immediate and coordinated action against air pollution, describing it as a “silent killer” and one of the gravest public health threats in […]

By Olasunkanmi Akoni, Lagos The Lagos State Government has spent a total of ₦1,577,794,000 on the payment of 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) fees for 58,188 students across public schools in the state. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Jamiu Alli-Balogun, during the 2025 Ministerial Briefing held […]

Elizabeth Adams Oyarese’s journey from a young girl facing the harsh realities of living with albinism in Nigeria to becoming a global voice for inclusive education is both powerful and inspiring.

By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The Vice Chancellor of Mercy Medical University, Professor Ajibade Lawal, has called for an urgent need for improved communication training among mental health nurses, citing the global rise in mental health illnesses. Speaking at the maiden lecture of the University, tagged “The Journey from Insanity to sanity, Therapeutic communication as a […]

— Aiyedatiwa Lauded Over 100 Percent Success in Accreditation By Dayo Johnson, Akure The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has granted accreditation to 68 academic programmes at Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, in Ondo State. The institution’s Rector, Mr. Simon Olorunwa Adegun, announced the development, noting that the polytechnic achieved a remarkable 100% success rate […]