.hails donors, organisations, others over blood donation By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – AS Nigeria joins rest of the world to commemorate 2026 World Blood Donor Day, a nonprofit organization, Haima Health, yesterday, tasked government at all levels and development partners on upscaling investment on blood systems, public awareness, and donor retention. Speaking on the inadequate […]

By Uko Etim UYO—The Center for Human Rights and Accountability Network, CHRAN, has urged President Bola Tinubu to decentralise Nigeria’s security architecture and transfer more powers to sub-national governments as a lasting solution to the country’s insecurity. CHRAN Director, Otuekong Franklyn Isong, made the demand during the group’s June 12 Annual Public Lecture to mark […]

“But these guys are not flying with Nigerian licenses. The owners of this aircraft will eventually be revealed”

The Ilorin Innovation Hub says it is equipping young people with digital skills that can earn them up to $2,000 monthly through technology and entrepreneurship

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Accord Party presidential candidate and Co-Chairman of the Movement for Democratic Renewal (MDR), Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has condemned the reported attack on human rights activist Omoyele Sowore and other protesters during a Democracy Day demonstration. Hashim described the incident as a troubling development for Nigeria’s democratic space, stressing that the right to […]

“While we appreciate the need for vigilance, blanket restrictions undermine confidence in countries that report outbreaks openly, and are not commensurate with the actual risk.”

Speaking during an appearance on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Friday night, the NDC flagbearer insisted that his political ambition is driven by a personal vision and conviction rather than any external influence.

Amupitan explained that the reform reflects the growing role of technology in election administration and demonstrates efforts by lawmakers and electoral stakeholders to make the voting process more accessible to Nigerians.

…inaugurates 2026 Afotamodi Day Planning Committee By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Odemo of Isara-Remo, Oba Peter Oluwole Ogunbayo, has advocated stronger community participation in security management, describing community policing as one of the most effective strategies for addressing Nigeria’s growing security challenges. The monarch, who made the call during a press conference and the inauguration […]

The United States said it downed multiple Iranian drones targeting commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz early Saturday, hours after both sides said a deal to end the Middle East war was closer than ever. The interception came after weeks of halting talks between Tehran and Washington, mediated by Pakistan, that have been marked […]