By Progress Godfrey Senator Representing Rivers West Senatorial District, Dr Ipalibo Harry Banigo, has described the passage of the Basic Health Care Provision Fund Amendment Bill (BHCPF) as a major step in strengthening Nigeria’s health financing system and expanding access to quality care nationwide. Banigo, who is the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health […]

Deputy President of the 9th Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has pledged to partner Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, to accelerate the prosperous and development-oriented Delta State. He also resolved to advance the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Senator Omo-Agege made pledge on Thursday as he submitted his nomination form to contest the […]

The Obi Nwaokocha Okeze Foundation has continued to leave an indelible mark on the Igbuzo community, with its wide-ranging humanitarian initiatives transforming lives and strengthening grassroots development. Over the years, the foundation has distinguished itself through impactful empowerment programmes, including scholarship schemes for students, tricycle (keke) distribution to boost youth employment, free medical outreaches, cash […]

Across growing seasons and dry spells, a quiet agricultural revolution is unfolding in Katsina State — led by Dr. Umar Suleiman, Head of the Katsina State Sustainable Platform for Agriculture (KASPA).

It is a common political maxim, bearing more than a kernel of truth. Divided parties don’t win elections. Equally, a divided opposition can’t defeat a determined incumbent, however appalling its performance. That truism has played out twice in Nigeria’s recent past and seems likely to repeat itself in next year’s presidential election. In 2015, the Peoples […]

When I told a couple of friends on Saturday that I was going to Katsina State, they asked the same question: Must you go? My affirmative answer elicited a familiar, albeit cryptic admonition: I hope you made adequate security arrangements. That is how scared most people, particularly in the South, are right now about Katsina, […]

By Adesina Wahab  Students, youths and their leaders from Ijebu East Local Government Area of Ogun State yesterday trooped out to show their support and solidarity for Prince Temitope Kasali, who is aspiring to represent the area in the Ogun State House of Assembly. Kasali, popularly called Kastopee, is gunning for the ticket of the […]

Academic City University has reiterated its commitment to transforming tertiary education in Africa through innovation, industry collaboration, and skills-driven learning during stakeholder engagement sessions held in Lagos and Abuja. The engagements brought together policymakers, education leaders, industry experts, civil society organisations, parents, and prospective students to discuss strategies for reshaping higher education and strengthening workforce […]

By Adesina Wahab The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Joint Campus Council (JCC), Lagos State, under the chairmanship of Ridwan Ajayi, has engaged the management of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on safety on the road and youth empowerment. The meeting held at the LASTMA headquarters in Oshodi, Lagos […]

The Africa Forward Summit will bring together Heads of State, senior government officials, business leaders, innovators, development partners, civil society and the media

OCHEREOME NNANNA, in Katsina The impact of 24/7 electricity is not just a convenience; it is a clinical necessity. By maintaining nearly 98% uptime—with only a nominal two hours of downtime per week for essential maintenance—the hospital has achieved a level of productivity previously thought impossible in a public institution.  The transition to solar ensures:

By Davies Iheamnachor, PORT HARCOURT The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has commenced training of its staff members in Artificial Intelligence, drone operations, and digital content production. The Commission said the trainings targeted at personnel in the Corporate Affairs and Protocol Departments, were in a move to strengthen its corporate communications and new media output. […]

Governor of Ondo state, Lucky Ayedatiwa, ex-deputy Governor, Alhaji Ali Olanusi, party leaders and constituents of the Akoko South East/South West Federal Constituency of Ondo State, have commended the Member House of Representatives, repressing the constituency, Hon. Adegboyega Adefarati for delivering impactful dividends of democracy to his people. Adefarati was voted to represent his people […]

The 2026 Annual Flood Outlook (AFO), released by the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), has arrived with the chilling precision of a recurring nightmare. With over 30,000 communities—including 14,118 in high-risk zones across 33 states and the FCT—standing in the path of potential downpours, the Federal Government has once again sounded the alarm. Yet, as […]

Lagos is about to witness a high-octane convergence of grit and greatness as Emiralty Africa prepares to host its flagship summit, Emiralty Connect 1.0, at the prestigious Radisson Blu, Ikeja.