By Daniel Abia, P/Harcourt The Chairman of the Khana Traditional Rulers Council, in Rivers state, king Suanu Timothy Baridam, has questioned what he described as attempts to undermine ongoing investigations into the alleged assassination attempt on his life, asking why anyone would oppose efforts to identify and bring his attackers to justice. In a press […]

The country’s healthcare system came under fresh attack on Thursday as the Lagos State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association, (NMA), accused the Federal Government of failing Nigerians through poor healthcare funding, worsening brain drain, weak disease control systems and misplaced priorities in the sector.

By Elizabeth Osayande Renowned public commentator and advocate for good governance, Professor Farooq Kperogi, has stressed the need for a strong and credible opposition ahead of the 2027 general elections in Nigeria, noting that opposition remains fundamental to the survival and growth of democracy. Professor Kperogi made this assertion while delivering a high-level seminar organised […]

By Musa Ubandawaki, SOKOTO In an effort to strengthen education and expand access to learning opportunities, the Sokoto State Government has commenced the construction and upgrading of 56 secondary schools across the state under the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project, a landmark intervention aimed at improving educational infrastructure and increasing school enrolment, […]

…Denies Dodging Probe Former Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, has described as “deeply shocking” the decision of the Senate Committee on Public Accounts to issue a warrant for his arrest over its ongoing investigation into the company’s financial records. In a letter addressed to the […]

By Elizabeth Osayande  Barely six months after a book launch in his honour, Professor Ademola S. Tayo, Babcock University’s immediate past President/Vice-Chancellor, has pledged the proceeds to fund an educational support initiative for indigent students.  The initiative will provide an annual sponsorship for 10 students from Oke-Ila Orangun and 5 others from Inisha both in Osun […]

By Moses Nosike Large Nigerian businesses with annual turnover of ₦5 billion and above face enforcement action from July 1, 2026 under the Nigeria Revenue Service’s e-invoicing mandate, with penalties applying to every invoice not transmitted through the Merchant Buyer Solution (MBS) platform from that date. Speaking at a virtual media parley recently, Country Director, […]

By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The quest to position Lagos and Nigeria as major players in the global tourism industry received a significant boost on Thursday as the Eko Tourism Foundation,ETF, secured admission into the United Nations Tourism Organization,UN Tourism, as an Affiliate Member. The landmark recognition, granted during the 126th Session of the Executive Council […]

By Chinonso Alozie The Centre for Democratic Accountability (CDA), a diaspora-led organisation, has backed the Senate Committee on the South East Development Commission (SEDC) over its ongoing probe into the commission’s ₦16.6 billion budget and financial activities. The Director-General of the CDA, Hon. Ejike Ikezuagu, stated this in a statement issued to journalists in Owerri […]

By Juliet Umeh Gridiron GEMS, the girls’ empowerment initiative of the Nigeria American Football Association, NAFA, has launched a nationwide mentorship and menstrual health programme aimed at empowering 1,500 girls through leadership development, sports and access to menstrual hygiene support. The initiative, unveiled in Lagos, combines a Cluster Mentorship Programme with a PadForHer Drive to […]