Paediatrician, Dr Zainab Yaro, has called for investment in children’s growth during their formative years, saying childhood development requires a holistic approach that combines proper nutrition, emotional support, among others. According to her, Peak’s longstanding focus on children’s wellbeing goes beyond nutrition to encompass talent development and the creation of opportunities that allow children to […]

The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has called on the Federal Government to improve security and welfare of Nigerian students across the country.

By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO: Governor Ahmed Aliyu has called on parents, traditional leaders and community stakeholders to strengthen cooperation with security agencies in tackling banditry and other criminal activities, stressing that lasting peace can only be achieved through collective action. The governor made the appeal during a condolence visit to families of victims killed […]

…calls legislation a historic moment for rapid development in South South By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The Amalgamated Coalition of Activists in Nigeria and Diaspora (ACAND) has commended the House of Representatives for passing for second reading a bill seeking to strengthen the funding framework of the South South Development Commission (SSDC). The group also praised […]

Nigeria’s former Minister of Education, Dr Oby Ezekwesili, has warned the government and public office holders against politicizing the recent abduction of school children across the country.

By Juliet Umeh The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard Doro, has called for national support for 258 Nigerians recently returned from South Africa, urging citizens, corporate organisations, state governments, faith-based institutions and development partners to support their reintegration. In a Democracy Day statement, Doro said the returnees arrived at the Murtala […]

By Jacob Ajom Twenty six fighters will feature in the Professional Fighters League Africa card slated for tomorrow at the Eko Hotel in Lagos. Apart from eleven bouts involving men, there will also be two bouts featuring female fighters. In the mix is a Nigerian fighter and Police woman, Juliet Ukah who will take on […]

Mouka, Nigeria’s foremost sleep solutions company, has added another significant milestone to its legacy of excellence with the receipt of two distinguished honours at the 2026 Brand Handlers Summit & Awards. At the event, organised by Marketing Space Magazine, Mouka was named Legacy Brand of the Year, while the company’s Managing Director, Mr Dimeji Osingunwa, […]

By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA- AHEAD of the 2027 general elections, the South East Youth, SEY, Friday, called on the leadership of the All Progressive Congress, APC, to connect with the youths in the South East region. According to the Research Coordinator/Chairman SEY4P, Ugah Chukwuemeka, the report emanated from a comprehensive political perception study conducted across […]

By Henry Obetta The Iyaloja-General of Nigeria, Dr Folasade Mujidat Tinubu-Ojo, has hailed the contributions of market women to the June 12 struggle and the sustenance of democracy in the country. Tinubu-Ojo, in a statement titled: ’27 years of uninterrupted democracy: The pains, gains and prospects of Nigeria,’ urged stakeholders to work for national unity. […]