NEDC pushes electric mobility to create jobs in Taraba

NEDC pushes electric mobility to create jobs in Taraba

By Femi Bolaji JALINGO — The North-East Development Commission (NEDC) has urged stakeholders in Taraba State to support the introduction of electric mobility, saying the initiative could reduce emissions, lower transportation costs and create jobs. The commission made the call on Monday in Jalingo during a stakeholders’ sensitisation workshop on operational frameworks for deploying electric […]
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2027: Northern voters won’t be swayed by ethnic politics — Kwankwaso

2027: Northern voters won’t be swayed by ethnic politics — Kwankwaso

By Hadiza Yusuf A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Iliyasu Musa Kwankwaso, has said ethnic and regional sentiments will not determine how voters in northern Nigeria choose their preferred presidential candidate in the 2027 general election. Kwankwaso, who spoke in an interview with journalists on Monday, said voters in the region were […]

The Retreat Hospital: Survivors share mental health recovery stories, tackle stigma

The Retreat Hospital: Survivors share mental health recovery stories, tackle stigma

…Listen to those with lived experience – Dr Olufemi OlutayoBy Chioma Obinna Powerful stories of addiction, relapse, workplace discrimination and recovery took centre stage at The Retreat Healthcare Facility, Ikorodu, as mental health survivors called for greater understanding, acceptance and support for people living with mental health conditions. The facility marked World Mental Health Day […]

Invest in young pharmacists, support local drug makers – Okoli urges FG

Invest in young pharmacists, support local drug makers – Okoli urges FG

…As Emzor moves into API productionBy Chioma Obinna Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited, Dr Stella Okoli, has urged the Federal Government to increase support for local pharmaceutical manufacturers and invest in young pharmacists to strengthen Nigeria’s manufacturing capacity and reduce dependence on imported medicines. Okoli said sustained investment in local […]

Victoria Osondu Adefala’s funeral starts October 15 in Lagos

Victoria Osondu Adefala’s funeral starts October 15 in Lagos

By Theodore Opara The family of Victoria Osondu Adefala, née Nkuku, has announced funeral arrangements for the late matriarch, who died on September 2, 2026, at the age of 60. Her professional experience cuts across manufacturing, transportation, banking, telecommunications, law etc. Some of the positions she held includes executive director of Michelin Nigeria, managing director […]

FRSC mourns former Corps Marshal Dauda Biu, hails legacy of service

FRSC mourns former Corps Marshal Dauda Biu, hails legacy of service

By Theodore Opara The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has been thrown into mourning following the death of its former Corps Marshal, Dauda Ali Biu, with the incumbent head of the agency, Shehu Mohammed, describing his passing as a painful loss to the corps and the nation. Mohammed, in a condolence message, said Biu’s death […]