Minister Matawalle leads defence reforms with troop welfare focus — Northern group
The Northern Youth Awareness Forum (NYAF) has lauded the Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle, for transforming Nigeria’s defence sector with reforms centered on troop welfare, veteran care and people-focused leadership.
Kwara govt partners Digital Africa to train 200 pupils on AI as Innovation Hub deepens impacts
Kwara State Government has trained at least 200 school children from across the state on how to use artificial intelligence (AI) to think, create, and solve real-world problems.
Households suffer as cooking gas shortage worsens, rises to N25,000
The price of refilling a 12.5kg cylinder of Liquefied Petroleum Gas, LPG, also known as cooking gas, has increased to N25,000 this week from N17,500 the previous week.
$92bn lithium rush leaves Nigerian investors behind
Despite accounting for a huge portion of global Lithium deposits, Nigerian investors may have been sidelined in the mining and processing of Lithium in Nigeria.
Only Jonathan’s enemy wants him to contest 2027 election — Oshiomhole
Oshiomhole said that only those who do not wish Jonathan well would encourage him to return to the political arena.
Most herbal remedies in Nigerian market safe, but ineffective – NIMR researchers reveal
A six-year research effort by researchers at the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, NIMR, on Tuesday revealed that while the majority of herbal products circulating in Nigeria are safe for consumption, their effectiveness in treating diseases remains largely unproven.
Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway: Tinubu urged to address disputes surrounding project
Chief Executive Officer of Winhomes Global Services Ltd, Engr. Stella Okengwu, has cautioned that Nigeria risks losing foreign investor confidence if the government fails to urgently address ongoing disputes surrounding the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project.
Group urges peaceful approach in Zamfara amid security concerns
The Northern Socio-Political Rights Network (NSPRN) on Monday called for caution regarding a planned protest in Zamfara State scheduled for Tuesday, October 7, 2025, citing concerns that it could affect security operations in the state.
Rotary Club of Falomo equips Lagos school with modern lab, library facilities
In a remarkable gesture aimed at strengthening education and promoting academic excellence, the Rotary Club of Falomo (District 9112) has commissioned a fully refurbished and well-equipped Physics laboratory and library at Okesuna Senior Secondary School, Lagos Island.
Awakan’s appointment as NTDC boss will boost Nigeria’s global image – Akanni
The Publisher of The Drum Online (Pan-Afrikan) and Convener of the annual Pan-Afrikan Drum Festival in Canada, Prince Segun Akanni has congratulated Mr. Ola Awakan of TV Continental (TVC) on his appointment as the Director General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation, NTDC, by President Bola Tinubu.
Family cries for help over kidnapped trader
By Nwabueze Okonkwo ONITSHA—The family of Mr. Uchenna Okoro, a businessman kidnapped along the Enugu–Benue road since March 10, 2025, has cried out over his mysterious disappearance, lamenting that months after the incident, his fate remains unknown. Okoro was reportedly abducted by suspected Fulani terrorist herdsmen while traveling from Enugu to Makurdi. His relatives said […]
