…Says public apology may be necessary if officer is found to have acted improperly By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The National Coalition for Democratic Integrity (NCDI) has expressed concern over the conduct of a junior naval officer, Lt. A. M. Yerima, during an encounter with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, […]

The Lagos State Government, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, the National Population Commission, NPC, and the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, ALGON, on Thursday launched E-Birth Registration Initiative to ensure that every child born in the state is officially captured in the national database.

Nigeria’s fight against tobacco-related harm has suffered a setback, as the newly launched 2025 Nigeria Tobacco Industry Interference (TII) Index revealed that tobacco companies are increasingly undermining public health and exploiting regulatory gaps.

‎As global attention turns to streaming, Nigerian creator Eniola Makanjuola, known professionally as Macroth, is gaining recognition as one of the fresh voices shaping digital entertainment.

The National President of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), Dr. Moses Arokoye, has called for stronger private sector participation in livestock vaccine production to boost animal health and enhance food security in Nigeria.

…also push for special seats for women By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Participants at the National Political Summit on credible elections and political stability have called for sweeping constitutional and electoral reforms to strengthen the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a communiqué issued on Friday at the end […]

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Zone “C” (North Central) has applauded President Bola Tinubu for his administration’s renewed focus on education and commitment to national development under the Renewed Hope Agenda.

By Jimitota Onoyume Chairman  of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Barrister Chiedu Ebie has  presented financial support and  relief materials to victims of the 2024/2025 fire  incidents in Ika South and Ika North-East Local Government Areas of Delta State. A statement made available by his media aide Mr Jerome Mario-Utomi said the event organized […]

The Director of the A.P. Leventis Ornithological Research Institute (APLORI), Professor Adams Chaksda, has called for renewed commitment to the sustainable management of natural resources, warning that failure to act decisively could lead to serious environmental and ecological crises.

If the name of the chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), its secretary, or convention date were the subject of a quiz, there would not be a correct answer because answers don’t exist. The best attempt would be an open-ended response: It depends. It either depends on who has the latest favourable court ruling or who […]

By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, Senator Sani Musa (APC, Niger East), has commended President Bola Tinubu for reappointing Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd.) as Chairman and Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Senator Musa described the President’s decision as a reaffirmation of his […]

As Nigeria battles one of the highest rates of child malnutrition in the world, experts have called for stronger collective action to ensure that every child has access to adequate nutrition.

By Marie-Therese Nanlong Jos – Officials of the European Union and the German Government have reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Nigeria’s agricultural transformation, as they unveiled a new €18.3 million programme designed to strengthen priority value chains, improve food production, and promote sustainable economic growth across seven States. The initiative, known as the EU-VACE TARED […]

SEVERAL months ago, the National Agency for Foods, Drugs Administration and Control, NAFDAC, announced a bid to ban sale of alcoholic beverages packaged in satchets. The bid did not fly at the time, mainly as a result of pushbacks from vested interests, including manufacturers and distributors of the products. Product packaging in satchets gained traction in Nigeria […]

A very dangerous situation has arisen in the world with the United Nations Security Council, UNSC, on October 31, 2025  deciding  illegally, to reverse a resolution of the United Nations General Assembly, UNGA. This has not caught world attention. It has not hit internal headlines  because there is a universal  complicity. Almost all countries are afraid of […]