Oxford scholar, Francis Ayomoh calls for rethink of task-shifting policy
A groundbreaking presentation by public health physician and health economist, Dr. Francis Ayomoh, drew national attention yesterday at the Task-Shifting Symposium 2025 in Abuja, where he unveiled findings from his doctoral research conducted at the University of Oxford.
School Abduction: Onanuga accuses Niger CAN chairman of ‘playing games’
According to Onanuga, the government remains uncertain about the number of missing students due to a lack of cooperation from school and religious authorities.
CBN to slam 5yr ban on bank customers over dud cheque
By Babajide Komolafe The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is working on a policy that would impose a five-year ban on ‘serial dud cheque issuers’. Under the proposed penalty clause a customer is designated ‘serial dud cheque issuer’ when he/ she issues cheques three times and they are not honoured due to insufficient funds. The CBN announced […]
Withdrawal of escorts: Fear grips VIPs as police plan modalities
Fear has gripped very important persons, VIPs, in the country, following directives by President Bola Tinubu that police escorts currently providing security for them be withdrawn.
LawPavilion unveils AI tool to tackle case backlog
Nigeria’s judiciary may be on the verge of a major technological shift as LawPavilion, the country’s foremost legal tech company, has launched an advanced artificial intelligence solution designed specifically to assist judges in speeding up justice delivery and reducing the nation’s overwhelming case backlog.
Union Bank celebrates Nigeria’s best educators at Maltina Teacher of the Year Awards
Union Bank of Nigeria took centre stage as a proud co-sponsor of the 11th edition of the prestigious Maltina Teacher of the Year Awards held in Lagos last Friday to honour exceptional secondary school teachers across Nigeria. The Bank leveraged its transformative Edu360 initiative, a programme dedicated to improving education nationwide, to celebrate teachers whose […]
Group commends Okpebholo, Edo House Leader, on infrastructural Devt in community
Prince Alex Eguakhide, founder of Fecha Projects and organiser of the Edo Cultural Heritage Heroes Award, has commended Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo and the Majority Leader of the Edo State House of Assembly, Hon. Jonathan Ibhamawu, for facilitating the expansion and reconstruction of Ukhun Road in Esan West Local Government Area.
Kebbi, Niger schools’ abductions: US to share intel, demands action
The United States government, yesterday, tasked the Federal Government to ensure those involved in the abductions of schoolgirls and students/pupils in Kebbi and Niger states were brought to book.
NCFRMI names OG Abbah Brand Ambassador
The National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) has unveiled emerging Northern-Nigerian music star Mohammed Abubakar, popularly known as OG Abbah, as its new Brand Ambassador.
APC support base growing in Enugu as Ifediche Political family endorses chairman Nentawe
A prominent political pressure group in Enugu State, the Ifediche Political Family, has called for stronger support for the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, crediting his leadership with repositioning the party as an attractive platform for politicians nationwide.
The ever-lingering Benue-Plateau crisis (6), by Eric Teniola
From last week continues the narrative by a Tiv group which argued that they are not Northerners, saying that the Tiv arrived Karagbe, an area bordering Nigeria and Cameroun, around 6,000 BC, settling on both sides of the Benue and Niger rivers. This territory stretched from Garoua in present-day Northern Cameroon to Lokoja in present-day […]
Onemiye calls for Prioritization of mental health of caregivers
Founder/CEO of Silver Cross Living Well Empowerment Foundation has called for prioritization of mental health of caregivers, saying they deserve the same care, compassion and support they offer to others. Onemiye, expressed commitment to supporting the mental health and well-being of family caregivers across Nigeria, especially women often overlooked. Onemiye, in a statement, said: “Every […]
Kanu: Imo entrepreneur urges Tinubu to explore political solution for peace in South East
An Imo State-based entrepreneur, Prince Chibuike Ilokwe, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to consider a political approach in resolving issues surrounding the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, as a means to promote peace in the South East.
Second Agbaja Summit kicks off in Enugu Wednesday
The second edition of Agbaja Summit, an education and cultural assembly and conviviality of the peoples in five local government areas in Enugu state, known as Agbaja people, opens today (Wednesday) at the Amadeo Event center Enugu.
NAPS South-South holds 2025 unity convention, elects new zonal leaders
The South-South Zone of the National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) has concluded its 2025 Unity Convention with renewed calls for improved leadership, strengthened security measures, and urgent intervention in critical infrastructure across the region. The convention which had the theme; “Building a Future of Technical Excellence Through Leadership and Innovation” was held at National […]
NCDMB, 17Asus launch One-Month Plumbing and Water Treatment training for 50 Edo Youths
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), in collaboration with 17Asus Resource Limited, has commenced a one-month vocational training programme on plumbing and water treatment for 50 youths in Edo State.
