Delta: How being Chief Adviser to Gov. Oborevwori has changed me – Amori
By Egufe Yafugborhi ASABA – Chief Adviser to the Delta State Governor, Chief Ighoyota Amori, says his current portfolio has rewired him to be less vocal in expressing himself in the political and public space as he concentrates on his core role of guiding the governor in policy direction and response to citizens’ concerns. Addressing […]
Bankulli takes ‘Chronicles of Afrobeats’ to four continents in historic global tour
Bankuli entered into a strategic partnership with the Canadian Embassy in Nigeria, and that single move changed the entire trajectory of Chronicles of Afrobeat
Fatodu seeks equal opportunities for young talents in aquatic sports
President of the Nigeria Aquatics Federation, Lekan Fatodu, has called for the creation of a sports development model that gives every talented young Nigerian the opportunity to discover, develop and maximise his or her sporting potential. Fatodu said such a framework was necessary to unlock the vast opportunities inherent in aquatic sports and ensure the […]
Stakeholders seek stronger partnerships, health Insurance to expand access to diagnostics
By Henry Obetta Stakeholders in the healthcare sector have called for stronger public-private partnerships, increased investment and expanded health insurance coverage to improve access to quality diagnostic services and healthcare delivery in Nigeria. The call was made on Thursday, third day of the three-day World Health Expo, WHX, conference in Lagos, which welcomed over 8,000 […]
Thousands of Nigerian girls missing school over period poverty — Theresa Moses
Founder of Pad Me A Girl Empowerment Foundation, Theresa Moses, has raised concern over the growing impact of period poverty on girls’ education and well-being, revealing that thousands of Nigerian girls still miss classes every month because they cannot afford sanitary pads.
Uwheru youth body pledges commitment to peace
By Jimitota Onoyume The youth body of Uwheru kingdom in Ughelli North local government area , Delta state has reiterated its commitment to peace in the kingdom , warning that attempt by some persons to allegedly impose a former youth president in the area could spark crisis. Secretary of the current youth body , Engr. […]
When terrorism becomes political strategy
By MOGAJI OLADEJO As Nigeria gradually moves towards the 2027 general elections, a troubling pattern is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. Across various parts of the country, there has been a noticeable resurgence of insecurity, renewed terrorist activity, coordinated attacks on communities, and a steady attempt to amplify fear and uncertainty within the public space. To […]
Unsafe food triggers 866m illnesses, kills 1.5m yearly — WHO
The World Health Organisation has warned that unsafe food is causing a global public health emergency, with contaminated meals triggering about 866 million illnesses and 1.5 million deaths annually.
2027: APC guber candidates get massive grassroots boost
…as Ex-Councillors Forum mobilises nationwide for Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Renewed Hope Ex-Councillors Forum has thrown its weight behind candidates who emerged as flag bearers of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 governorship elections, pledging an extensive grassroots mobilisation campaign across the country to secure victory for the […]
Rethinking urban resilience in Africa
By Ejiro Gray On a muggy night in Lagos, the power goes out, as it often does. On a ground-floor balcony, a family lies on a raffia mat, seeking relief from the oppressive heat trapped within concrete walls. The air is thick, almost resistant, as if the night itself is holding its breath. Nearby, a […]
Nigeria battles unwanted pregnancies as DKT unveils new contraceptive device
Nigeria’s worsening reproductive health crisis took centerstage on Tuesday as DKT International Nigeria unveiled Avibela, a long-acting hormonal intrauterine device (IUD), amid rising concerns over unwanted pregnancies, unsafe abortions and maternal deaths.
World No Tobacco Day: CAPPA, MBTP alliance seek tougher tobacco control as 30,000 Nigerians die yearly
The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa, CAPPA, in partnership with the Make Big Tobacco Pay, MBTP, Alliance, has called for stricter enforcement of tobacco control laws to curb the growing spread of tobacco and emerging nicotine products in Nigeria.
National security: Why state of emergency can no longer wait
By MOSHOOD OSHUNFUREWA It was a quiet Tuesday 26th of May, 2026 evening in Lagos when my wife, a primary school teacher in the Lagos State public school system, calmly informed me that she would not be travelling to Ijebu Ode for this year’s Ojude Oba festival. Usually, the annual celebration is a remarkable display of […]
Healthcare: Stakeholders move to facilitate market access, investment in Nigeria, Africa
By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – AS health remains wealth, stakeholders including healthcare leaders, policymakers, regulators, investors, manufacturers, and development partners convened at the HFN-WHX Healthcare Leadership Conference 2026 to explore practical pathways to facilitate sustainable market access and investment to drive health system transformation in Nigeria and Africa. The high-level conference with the theme, ‘Enabling […]
GX Media facilitates 3-day training for 12 member-states on IPAWAS investment platform
The three-day curriculum covered 19 sessions across 17 hours of instruction, equipping IPA officers with end-to-end capabilities
Climate Financing: BoA, Dallahill LP develop framework to address farmers’ challenges
By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – IN a bid to safeguard against postharvest losses and upscale farmers’ productivity and profitability, the Bank of Agriculture, BoA, and Dalahill Law Practice, Thursday, synergized on an initiative to drive climate financing in the agricultural sector. Speaking on the sidelines of the Clean Energy Financing Capacity Building Workshop in Abuja, […]
