512 out of 100,000 die during childbirth, expert raises alarm
*Insist many of the deaths are preventable By Olayinka Ajayi Maternal healthcare expert and CEO of HIGC Health Consultants, Dr. Owen Omo-Ojo, has said maternal mortality remains a major public health challenge in Africa despite advances in antenatal care. She gave the assertion during the 6th Maternal and Child Health Summit held in Lagos today. […]
Lawal brings Zamfara out of the woods — NISS chief Odama
On October 29, 2025, Governor Lawal’s efforts were appreciated when he served as a guest lecturer to participants of the Executive Intelligence Management Course (EIMC) 18 at the National Institute for Security Studies in Abuja.
Zamfara will look like Dubai — Defence Minister Musa
On February 18, 2026, the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), showered encomiums on Governor Lawal for providing military hardware for the armed forces to enhance its campaign against banditry in the state.
Group berates Ijaw, Urhobo leaders over attack on First Lady Oluremi
By Jimitota Onoyume A group Community Development Committee of the Niger Delta Oil and Gas Producing Areas, has berated leaders of Ijaw and Urhobo of Warri who spoke at a joint press conference of the ethnic nationalities recently at Asaba for trying to demonize the first lady of the country Senator Oluremi Tinubu over the […]
2027: I’m confident of winning NDC primaries – Lagos governorship aspirant
By Henry Obetta A governorship aspirant on the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, in Lagos State, Naheem Balogun, has expressed confidence in emerging victorious in the party’s governorship primaries, while urging his supporters to remain calm and await the official declaration of results. Balogun spoke shortly after the collation of results from various […]
Cascador deploys over $5m to seven Nigerian entrepreneurs at 2026 Pitch Day
By Juliet Umeh An Africa-focused platform supporting growth-stage entrepreneurs building socially impactful businesses, Cascador, has deployed more than $5 million in growth capital to seven Nigerian entrepreneurs through its 2026 Pitch Day, reinforcing efforts to accelerate the growth of transformative businesses across the continent. The funding was announced at the second edition of Cascador Pitch […]
