Jos: National Orthopaedic Hospital commences full clinical operations
…over 100 patients awaiting surgery By Marie-Therese Nanlong Jos – The National Orthopaedic Hospital, Jos, Plateau State, has commenced full orthopaedic services, marking a major milestone in the delivery of specialised healthcare across the North Central region. Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday in Jos, the Medical Director, Professor Icha Onche, described the event […]
2027 Presidency: Who is really afraid of Goodluck Jonathan? By Olu Fasan
Since I floated the idea in July, in an article titled “2027: The theoretical case for Jonathan’s return to power” (Vanguard, July 3, 2025), speculations have been rife that former President Goodluck Jonathan might indeed throw his hat in the ring for the 2027 presidential race. The speculations reached fever pitch recently when Professor Jerry Gana, […]
Ofala and Globacom: When culture and technology intersect, by Ikechukwu Amaechi
On October 1, I received two text messages from the Obi of Onitsha. The first, a well-designed card inviting me to the 2025 Ofala Festival, read: It is the wish of His Majesty Nnaemeka Achebe CFR, mni, Obi of Onitsha, Agbogidi that you be invited to his 2025 Ofala Festival at Ime-Obi Onitsha.” The second message […]
Youth farmers group visits Dangote Refinery
The Youth Farmers Organization for Agricultural Development in Nigeria (YFOADN) has announced plans to host the 1st National Food Security Summit on November 10, 2025, in Abuja.
NGO unveils project on AI’s Training of students in alignment with FG’s new Curriculum
By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin A non-governmental organisation, the Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative (BBYDI) has unveiled a national project aimed at equipping Nigerians with essential knowledge, safety awareness, and ethical understanding of artificial intelligence (AI), in alignment with the Federal Government’s newly introduced curriculum for basic and senior secondary schools. The initiative, tagged ‘AI Literacy […]
FG reassures over ongoing talks with ASUU, other unions
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to resolving all outstanding issues with the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, and other tertiary education trade unions through a comprehensive and coordinated negotiation process.
