How ancient road clearing ritual unites Delta communities
By Ochuko Akuopha For generations, a simple four-kilometre stretch of earth has done more than link two communities in Ndokwa East Local Government Area, Delta State, it has woven them into one cultural fabric. Once a year, the people of Obecha and their neighbours in Okpai Obeze revive a singular tradition where one side takes up […]
Osun ALGON distributes 300 motorcycles to security agencies to boost local patrol
The Association of Local Government of Nigeria, Osun State chapter on Tuesday distributed 300 new motorcycles to security agencies in the State to bolster local patrol and tackle insecurity.
FG, Nestlé, OPS-WASH unveil water quality handbook to boost public health
To tackle growing concerns over water safety, the Federal Government, Nestlé Nigeria and the Organised Private Sector in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene have launched a National Water Quality Advocacy Handbook to equip Nigerians with practical tools to safeguard drinking water.
FG pledges commitment to integrate vision, hearing impairment in public health care
The Federal Government has tasked expert to develop a policy that would mainstream vision and hearing impairment care into public health service with a view to reducing the scourge.
2027: Aye traditional council adopts Obayangban for Reps seat
The traditional council of Aye Kingdom in Okitipupa/Irele Federal Constituency, Ondo State, has adopted Hon. Bidemi Joshua Obayangban as its preferred candidate for the 2027 House of Representatives election and urged Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa to support him.
Nigerian aims for guinness record to aid cancer survivors
By John AlechenuA Nigerian entrepreneur, Ms. Jasmine Bamanga, is aiming for a Guinness World Record with Africa’s First 24 hours Non-Stop Brow Initiative to intensify advocacy on critical health issues of cancer in women. Ms. Bamanga, a trained beautician, spoke to journalists in Abuja, on Tuesday. According to her, she drew inspiration from the challenges […]
Ondo to build ‘One-Stop Shop’ General Hospitals
— Upgrades psychiatric centre, appoints new traditional rulers By Dayo Johnson Akure The Ondo State Government has approved the construction of hospital buildings with a combined capacity of 500 beds across the state, alongside key chieftaincy and infrastructure decisions, at an Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa. This was announced after […]
Benue SSG decorates NYA President in Tiv attire, inaugurates 121 North Central coordinators
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo The Secretary to the Benue State Government (SSG), Deaconess Deborah Aber, has described the National Youth Alliance (NYA) as a laudable initiative, commending its National President, Ambassador Aliyu Bin Abbas, for what she termed exemplary leadership qualities. Aber ,according to a statement ,spoke in Makurdi during a youth seminar themed “Birthing a […]
Insecurity: Aiyedatiwa vows to end killings in Ondo communities, pledges military backing
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, of Ondo state, has vowed to end insecurity in communities across the state.
Aiyedatiwa also promised decisive action against criminal elements in the state.
Eze, Selman applaud Bolaji Idowu’s Ministry at Abuja Church Gathering
Religious leaders Jerry Eze and Joshua Selman have publicly commended the ministry and theological approach of Bolaji Idowu, describing his influence as increasingly significant within Nigeria’s evolving Christian landscape. The remarks were highlighted during the Advance 2026 programme held at Transforming Church in Abuja, where Selman delivered a teaching on leadership, doctrine and spiritual development, […]
Crossing the red line by the Opposition and Government(4), by Eric Teniola
From last week continues the narrative on the Saturday, December 12, 1959 Federal elections with the results thus: In the Northern Region—3,258,520 (votes cast) and 89.4% (percentage poll); Eastern Region-1,929,754(votes cast) and 75.3% (percentage poll); Western Region-1,887, 209 and 71.2% (percentage poll); Lagos-110,072 (votes cast) and 76.2% (percentage poll). All prominent Nigerian political leaders were returned. […]
