Early care vital to save premature babies — Neonatologist
By Sola Ogundipe Early intervention and how quickly babies can access facilities equipped to provide specialised newborn care can mean the difference between life and death, particularly for babies born prematurely or with serious medical complications. The warning is particularly significant in Nigeria, where newborn survival remains a major public health challenge. UNICEF’s latest country […]
Awori monarchs’ support for Yayi reflects Ogun West’s 50-year aspiration – Oladele
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Kayode Oladele has commended Awori traditional rulers in Ogun West, for what he described as their courageous and principled support for the aspiration of Ogun West to produce the next governor of Ogun State in 2027.
City Boy Movement pushes stronger grassroots mobilisation in North-West
By Ayo Onikoyi The City Boy Movement has intensified efforts to strengthen grassroots mobilisation and coordination across the North-West geopolitical zone following a strategic engagement with political stakeholders in Kano State. The engagement was led by Mallam Yusuf Muhammad Gidado Idris, Contact and Mobilisation Coordinator of the City Boy Movement in the North-West, as part […]
The case for rebuilding Africa through values
When success is celebrated without questions about how it was achieved, or when responsibility is constantly shifted to someone else, those choices gradually shape the culture around us.
DYAN hails Adeleke on re-election, commends Tinubu for upholding democracy
The Democratic Youth Assembly of Nigeria (DYAN) has congratulated Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, on his re-election, describing the outcome as a reflection of the confidence and trust placed in his administration by the people of the state.
Don’t dismiss US 2026 Fiscal Transparency Report, BudgIT tells FG
By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief BudgIT, a civic-tech organisation promoting transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s public finance, has urged the Federal Government not to dismiss the United States Department of State’s 2026 Fiscal Transparency Report, which scored Nigeria low for the second consecutive year. The organisation made the call in a statement by its […]
Troops rescue 14 kidnapped victims in Katsina
By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued 14 kidnapped victims following an encounter with terrorists in Sabuwa Local Government Area of Katsina State. The operation was conducted on Tuesday after troops received credible information about the movement of terrorists with kidnapped victims around Madaci Forest in Sabuwa LGA. The Media Information Officer […]
Rotary Club of Agege gets N690m to boost humanitarian service
The Rotary Club of Agege has received a N690 million donation from the DSE Foundation to establish an endowment fund for indigent students in the Agege community.
World Mosquito Day: How I’m advancing genomics research — Godwin Ani
As the world marks World Mosquito Day, attention is being drawn not only to the role of mosquitoes in disease transmission but also to the expanding frontiers of genomics research, where Nigerian scientist Godwin Ndechuku Ani is contributing to efforts to understand the evolutionary links connecting all forms of life on Earth.
Nigerian artist, Splanky unveils new single ‘Vuvuzela
Nigerian recording artist Splanky is set to release his new single, “Vuvuzela,” on Friday, August 21, 2026, turning deeply personal experiences of childhood, family responsibility, struggle and the pursuit of his dreams into a catchy new record.
2027: 74 Iyaniwura Foundation Coordinators, ex-PDP leaders back Salisu
No fewer than 74 ward coordinators of the Iyaniwura Foundation, a political structure associated with Senator Iyabo Obasanjo, have reportedly withdrawn their support for the organisation and declared their allegiance to the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Ogun Central Senatorial District, Senator Shuaib Afolabi Salisu.
Bitget Wallet debuts affiliate program with commission structures reaching 60%
Bitget Wallet sits at an intersection that remains rare: a self-custodial platform built for the full range of everyday financial activity, operating a complete payment stack
Sleeping on your left side may trigger more nightmares – Study
By Sola Ogundipe People who sleep on their left side may be more prone to nightmares than those who favour their right side, according to research that has revived interest in the relationship between sleeping position and the way the brain processes dreams. The findings come from a 2004 study by researchers at Yuzuncu Yil […]
OAU-SC president, Okei bags int’l honour
President of the South Carolina Organization of African Unity (OAU-SC), Grand Knight Emeritus Sir Tonna Okei has bagged a global honour from the City of Camden, South Carolina,
Kanu’s family challenges delay, urges courts to hear appeals
By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — The family of detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has raised concerns over what it described as undue delay in the hearing of his pending cases, urging the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, and the President of the Court of Appeal to urgently list […]
Nasarawa Speaker charges commissioner nominees to live above board
By Edwin Phillip, Lafia LAFIA — The Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Danladi Jatau, has charged the eight newly screened and confirmed commissioner nominees to think creatively and ensure that the state’s human and natural resources are harnessed for the benefit of the people. Jatau gave the charge on Wednesday […]
