UNICEF, Bauchi intensify campaign as only 26% of mothers practise exclusive breastfeeding
By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has intensified efforts to promote exclusive breastfeeding in Bauchi State after revealing that only 26 per cent of mothers exclusively breastfeed their babies during the first six months of life, while 74 per cent do not. The campaign, launched to mark the 2026 World Breastfeeding […]
2027: Lagos NDC candidates seek divine backing, promise people-centered governance
.As Doherty flays APC 25yrs admin By Olasunkanmi Akoni Three candidates of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, ADC, on Saturday, sought prayers and divine blessings at a Lagos church ahead of the 2027 elections, pledging service-driven leadership focused on jobs, education, healthcare and security. Meanwhile, 2027 NDC governorship candidate for Lagos State, Funso Doherty, Lagos Central […]
Ex-NIPOST boss seeks identity-linked national address system
By Henry ObettaA former Postmaster-General of the Federation, Bisi Adegbuyi, has urged the Federal Government to expand the newly announced partnership between the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST).He said Nigeria needs a comprehensive digital location infrastructure rather than a postcode system alone to drive economic growth, security and public […]
Obasanjo, Ogun State, and the 2003 elections (2)
We made it clear that a working relationship between the two groups was beyond us. A decision of that magnitude would have to be reported to Afenifere leaders who had the authority to take a final position on it. We immediately reported the proceedings to Chief Abraham Adesanya who convened a meeting where it was debated […]
DSS compensation initiative sets standard for security agencies – Dantani
A legal practitioner and human rights advocate, Hamza D. Dantani, Esq., has called on security agencies across the country to emulate the Department of State Services (DSS) by compensating innocent Nigerians who are wrongly arrested, unlawfully detained or harmed during security operations. Dantani made the call while commending the Director-General of the DSS, Mr Adeola […]
Igbinedion sue for peace over Benin, Ijaw land ownership dispute
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE member of the House of Representatives representing Ovia Federal Constituency and the daughter of billionaire, Esama of Benin, Hon Omosede Igbinedion has sued for peace in the ongoing controversy of the ownership or settlers’ statues of the Ijaw in Edo State saying the controversy may be deliberate by […]
