Sokoto targets 80% reduction in zero-dose children as new gavi-backed initiative confronts Nigeria’s immunisation crisis
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO: A coalition of government agencies, development partners and civil society organisations has launched an ambitious campaign to tackle the alarming burden of children who have never received routine vaccines in Sokoto State, setting a target to reduce the number of zero dose children by 80 per cent between July 2026 […]
Ogun monarch seeks greater investment in youths, women to fight poverty, insecurity
The Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Abeokuta, Oba (Prof.) Saka Adelola Matemilola, on Monday called on government, corporate organisations and development partners to increase investments in youths and women, describing human capital development as the most sustainable strategy for reducing poverty, addressing insecurity and driving national growth.
First lady launches RHI food bank, distributes items to vulnerable in Ondo
—- Food outreach reflects Tinubu’s anti-poverty drive–Aiyedatiwa By Dayo Johnson Akure The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has intensified efforts to address hunger and child malnutrition in Nigeria through the establishment of community food banks and expanded food outreach programmes under the Renewed Hope Initiative, RHI. The initiative, aimed at improving access to […]
2027: City Boy Movement inaugurates Lagos chapter, vows grassroots mobilisation for Tinubu
By Ebunoluwa SessouThe City Boy Movement has inaugurated its Lagos State chapter with a pledge to mobilise youths and grassroots supporters in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in the 2027 general elections. The inauguration, held in Ikeja, attracted political leaders, traditional rulers, local government chairmen, youth leaders and members of the All […]
Court halts demolition as Water Board dispute sparks political firestorm in Cross River
The Federal High Court in Calabar had issued an interim order restraining the Cross River State Government from demolishing a property belonging to Mrs. Ogar, who is also the wife of the current deputy governorship candidate of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Outrage, as car racers kill 1, another hospitalised in Imo
By Emmanuel Iheaka Young people engaging in reckless car racing competition have killed one person and left another seriously wounded in Owerri, Imo State. An eyewitness said the car racing, which happened at the ever busy Imo State University junction on Sunday evening, was almost becoming a regular. The eyewitness who spoke on condition of […]
CHEAPER GAS: Delta pleads with CNG keke riders: Let savings reflect in fares
Delta State Government has appealed to commercial tricycle operators, popularly known as Keke, to voluntarily reduce transport fares, as the switch to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) has slashed their daily running costs by more than 50 per cent.
R-Jolad Hospital wins NHEA private healthcare facility award for second year
By Elizabeth Osayande Lagos, Nigeria – R-Jolad Hospital has once again been recognised as Nigeria’s Best Private Secondary Healthcare Facility, emerging winner of the prestigious Private Secondary Healthcare Facility of the Year award at the 12th National Healthcare Excellence Awards, NHEA 2026. This remarkable achievement marks the second consecutive year that R-Jolad Hospital has received […]
King-Fahji, NCDMB begin ISO certification training for 50 Kaduna participants
King-Fahji Nig. Limited, in partnership with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), has commenced a five-day training programme on quality auditing and ISO certification for 50 participants in Kaduna State. The capacity-building programme, which began on Monday, is scheduled to conclude on Friday and is aimed at equipping participants with the knowledge and […]
As history, memory and AI take centre stage at OAU’s international history conference
By Stephen Adewale From Tuesday, 28 July, to Thursday, 30 July 2026, AUD II will become a meeting place for scholars gathered to explore the theme, “Futures of History.” The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Simeon Bamire, will serve as Chief Host, while the Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Professor Gbenga Fasiku, will be the Co-Host. At […]
Maiaddy rolls out Maimaps to operationalise Loccodes
By Henry Ojelu Nigerian location technology company, Maiaddy, has launched Maimaps, a navigation platform built on its Loccodes system, in a move aimed at improving how Nigerians find, share and navigate to places as the country’s e-commerce and logistics sectors continue to expand. The platform, now available on iOS, Android and the web, allows users […]
