Ajayi defends NHFRA Bill, says Nigeria’s health facilities remain dangerously under-regulated
By Chioma Obinna The Chairman of the National Health Facilities Regulatory Agency (NHFRA) Establishment Committee, Dr Richardson Ajayi, on Monday mounted a robust defence of the proposed agency, insisting that Nigeria’s healthcare system remains dangerously exposed because health facilities across the country are not subject to a unified national safety regulation. Ajayi’s position follows a […]
Over 200 women’s groups urge Senate to suspend Fasina’s ambassadorial confirmation pending court cases
By Innocent Anaba No fewer than 200 women’s rights organisations, civil society groups and gender advocates have called on the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs to suspend the confirmation of former Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti, FUOYE, Prof. Abayomi Fasina, as Nigeria’s ambassador pending the conclusion of ongoing court proceedings involving him. The groups […]
Security innovation shines as Safe Pulse emerges winner of Africa Agility Hackathon
By Esther Onyegbula A technology-enabled security solution, Safe Pulse, has emerged the overall winner of the Grand Finale and Hackathon of the ninth African Girls in Tech (AGIT) Academy, after outshining seven other innovative projects developed by young African women. The solution clinched the top prize on Friday after pitching against finalists across the Healthcare, […]
Ajadi, AROSAD attend Oyo Egungun Festival, pledge support for Yoruba heritage
The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) senatorial candidate for Oyo Central, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, and a party stalwart in the district, Hon. Arowosaye Saheed Adeyemi, popularly known as AROSAD, on Saturday joined traditional rulers, political leaders, cultural enthusiasts and residents at the 2026 Eyeba and Siaba Egungun Festival in Oyagbe, Oyo Town.
Lagos school emerges winner of 10th Edition of Tolaram Science Challenge
By Efe Onodjae Iwerekun Community Senior High School, Ibeju-Lekki, has emerged the winner of the 10th edition of Tolaram Science Challenge (TSC), marking their third consecutive win. The school triumphed over Magbon-Alade Senior Grammar School in a keenly contested grand finale of the competition. The Tolaram Science Challenge, sponsored by Lagos Free Zone, is an annual […]
Gov Mbah reduced three hours journey to Mburubu to 20 minutes – Onuokaibe
The Chief Executive Officer of First Choice Afro Villa Ltd, Dr. Jerry Patrick Onuokaibe, has extolled the intervention of the Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, on the Mburubu road in Nkanu East local government area of the state.
As music takes centre stage at OAU Faculty of Arts distinguished alumni lecture
By Stephen Adewale On Thursday, July 2, 2026, Oduduwa Hall will do what great halls in old universities know how to do best. It will gather memory, gather hope, gather intellect, and allow the past to speak to the future in a voice dignified enough to outlive applause. At Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, the Faculty […]
Onoh pays tribute to Dein of Agbor, hails monarch’s humility, patriotism on birthday
By Denis Agbo Former Spokesman of President Bola Tinubu in the south east, Denge. Josef Onoh, has paid glowing tribute to His Royal Majesty, Benjamin Ikenchuku Keagborekuzi I, the Dein of Agbor, describing the monarch as a rare icon of modern royalty whose reign blends tradition with forward-thinking leadership. In a statement on Monday, Onoh […]
RIRS boss felicitates Fubara’s wife on birthday, says her humanitarian services, inspirational
By Steve Okoh The Rivers State Internal Revenue Service (RIRS) has paid glowing tribute to the First Lady of Rivers State, Lady Valerie Siminalayi Fubara, describing her as “a compassionate leader whose unwavering commitment to humanitarian service, peace and the welfare of the people continues to inspire hope across the state.” In a statement marking […]
Prince Ewenla urges Tinubu Govt to intensify fight against insecurity
A security expert and Akinjagunla Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Prince Amb. (Dr.) Adedipe Dauda Ewenla, has called on the Federal Government and security agencies to take urgent and coordinated action to tackle rising insecurity, kidnapping and terrorism across the country. Ewenla warned that the security situation could worsen if criminal elements operating across different […]
Sickle Cell Disease: 736 children get free treatment in Kano
By Sola Ogundipe A comprehensive national campaign on Integrated Health Intervention Programme has taken off in Kano State, under which 736 children living with sickle cell disorder are benefiting from up to nine months’ supply of essential medications while healthcare workers and religious leaders are trained to strengthen disease prevention and management. The intervention, brainchild […]
