CNN African voices to feature Olori Atuwatse III for social impact initiatives
Olori Atuwatse III, Queen Consort of the Warri Kingdom, will be featured on CNN African Voices Changemakers in recognition of her contributions to education, women’s empowerment, healthcare and community development. The programme will spotlight her efforts in combining traditional leadership with social development initiatives aimed at improving the lives of women, children and underserved communities. […]
Oyo Abduction: No ransom paid – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has disclosed that no ransom was paid and no concession made to secure the release of the pupils and teachers abducted by Ansaru terrorists in Oyo State. Tinubu, in a statement on Friday, said the victims were rescued alive and unharmed by security forces, describing the development as a moment of relief […]
Madugu picks Ajibade, Oshoala, Nnadozie, 22 others for WAFCON 2026
Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has unveiled a 25-player squad led by captain Rasheedat Ajibade for Nigeria’s defence of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title in Morocco.
Governor Lawal distributes 72,000 bags of fertiliser, farm inputs to Zamfara farmers
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has distributed 72,000 bags of fertiliser, 200,000 litres of herbicides and other agricultural equipment to farmers across the state as part of efforts to boost food production. The inputs, delivered through the Zamfara 2026 wet-season fertiliser programme, were launched on Friday at the Trade Fair Complex in Gusau, the state […]
Tinubu told me he’ll do everything to secure Nigeria — Ndume
“He told me, ‘Ali, I will do everything to secure Nigerians.’ I believe him, and I pray that the promise will be fulfilled,” Ndume said.
Uche Nnaji: CSOs allege abuse of power, threaten protest against ICPC
By Dapo AkinrefonA coalition of civil society leaders and organisations, on Friday, accused the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, of allegedly carrying out a politically motivated campaign against former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, describing his arrest and continued detention as a “political witch-hunt” allegedly aimed at […]
