Obi denies rift with Soludo amid Anambra debt controversy
"I wish to assure the public that I have no disagreement with my dear elder brother, Governor Soludo, or with any governor in Nigeria. I am not seeking the office of governor in any state, and I will not seek that position again, even if the Constitution is amended.
Iyabo Obasanjo’s candidacy intact, Supreme Court judgment misrepresented — Aide
By Adesina Wahab The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate for Ogun Central Senatorial District in the 2027 general elections, Senator Iyabo Obasanjo, has described as false, the growing wave of misleading reports, insinuations and politically motivated interpretations of the judgment delivered by the Supreme Court on Thursday, 24 September, 2026, concerning certain provisions of the […]
The case for renaming my state capital, by Donu Kogbara
This thought-provoking and slightly edited article, which first appeared in a publication called NewAfrican, was written by my friend and former BBC boss Onyekachi Wambu, a distinguished London-based author and filmmaker. Why do we continue to cling to the colonial names bestowed on our towns and cities? We do this even when the officials after […]
IntegratE: SFH, Gates, govt seek sustainable family planning gains
By Chioma Obinna The Society for Family Health, SFH, the Gates Foundation and government agencies have called for the institutionalisation of gains recorded under the IntegratE Project, saying stronger funding, data integration and referral systems are needed to sustain expanded access to family planning services in Nigeria.The stakeholders said the nine-year initiative had demonstrated that […]
HCPAN Connect targets Nigeria’s fragmented health data crisis
By Matthew Johnson The Health Care Providers Association of Nigeria, HCPAN, has launched a digital platform aimed at tackling Nigeria’s fragmented healthcare data system, with stakeholders saying the initiative could improve health insurance claims, continuity of care and evidence-based planning.Known as HCPAN Connect, the platform is designed to create a common digital link between healthcare […]
Reckitt appoints Ujunwa Chukwumah as General Manager, West Africa
By Chioma Obinna Reckitt, a global leader in health and hygiene, has announced the appointment of Ujunwa Chukwumah as General Manager, West Africa, and effective September 15, 2026. Ujunwa brings more than 19 years of commercial and leadership experience across Africa, spanning commercial strategy, business transformation, market development and team leadership Her appointment also marks […]
