Cancer care: MDCAN calls for urgent boost in manpower, infrastructure
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has called on the federal and state governments to scale up support for cancer care in the country, citing critical gaps in manpower and infrastructure. The association also reassured Nigerians that cancer is treatable, particularly when detected early. Chairman of MDCAN at […]
46th AGM: AANI, others call for State Police
…say centralized police structure overstretched By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – AMID growing insecurity across the country, the Alumni Association of the National Institute, AANI, has called for establishment of State Police as a way to strengthen the security architecture. The call was made at its 46th Annual General Meeting, AGM, and National Colloquium in Abuja, […]
Foundation promotes reading culture, awards intellectual curiosity on World Book Day
By Efe Onodjae As part of activities marking World Book Day 2026, the Alice Ajisafe Foundation (AAF) has intensified efforts to promote reading culture among young Nigerians with the successful hosting of its annual Alice Ajisafe Award for Intellectual Curiosity. The grand finale, held Thursday at the Dzuels Foundation Library, drew over 150 students who […]
Firms partner to boost real estate in Nigeria
By Nnasom David Peak Performer Business Network (PPBN) has entered into a strategic partnership with Landnest Homes and Properties to expand market access, improve brokerage efficiency, and unlock new investment opportunities in Nigeria’s real estate sector. The development was disclosed in a statement cited by Vanguard, which highlighted the collaboration as a consolidation move within […]
If Nigeria borrows for development, let Nigerians see why
By Philip Obazee “Public debt is incurred in the name of the people. Public debt is serviced from resources that belong to the people. Public debt constrains future policy choices available to the people. Therefore, public debt must be explained to the people.” The Demand for Intelligibility Perhaps the most useful thing the Nigerian government […]
Iran war: Tinubu assures UAE, other Gulf states of Nigeria’s solidarity
President Bola Tinubu has expressed Nigeria’s solidarity with the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries that came under attack in the heat of the US/Israel war with Iran.
NMA chaos: Delegates suspend NOC, reinstate disqualified candidates
The crisis rocking the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, at the national level escalated on Thursday as delegates at an Emergency Delegates Meeting, EDM, in Abuja voted to suspend the National Officers’ Committee, NOC, reverse the disqualification of six electoral candidates, and install a caretaker committee to steer the affairs of the association.
Rubio denies US trying to exclude Iran players from World Cup
The United States will not exclude Iran from the World Cup tournament it is hosting, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday, after an official mused about replacing war-battered Iran with Italy, which did not qualify.
Senate defends petition dismissals, probes pension dispute
The Senate has defended its recent decisions to dismiss several petitions, saying that its actions were strictly guided by law, evidence, and respect for existing court judgments.
Davido’s father donates N500m to Osun Security Trust Fund
Adedeji Adeleke, father of Afrobeat star, David Adeleke aka Davido, has gifted Osun State the sum of N500 million for its security trust fund.
Trump says Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended by three weeks
US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire would be extended by three weeks, despite sporadic fighting on the ground.
