Youth empowerment: JCIN President calls for funding, better policies, infrastructure
The Junior Chamber International Nigeria has called on governments at all levels to provide better policies, funding and infrastructure to enable young Nigerians, particularly those in the North, to build sustainable livelihoods.
Barcelona thrash Elche 5-0 in La Liga opener
Spanish champions Barcelona cruised to a 5-0 win over Elche on Sunday in their La Liga opener with Raphinha and Fermin Lopez scoring twice each and Anthony Gordon setting up two goals on his debut.
Ex-banker seeks help to sustain kidney transplant
…Says N1.9m needed every three months for drugs By Joseph Erunke, Abuja For Mrs Kehinde Oluwatoyin Ugbede, a former banker whose career was cut short by kidney failure, a successful kidney transplant in March 2026 offered what she described as a second chance at life. But four months after the life-saving surgery, Ugbede says the […]
Otu assures SPAR fire victims of government assistance
By Emma Una CALABAR — Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has assured victims of Saturday’s fire outbreak at SPAR shopping complex in Calabar of government assistance, promising immediate intervention to mitigate their losses and support the recovery of affected businesses. The governor’s assurance was conveyed by his Deputy, Dr Peter Odey, who visited […]
Kebbe terror attack: Displaced families battle hunger, trauma
— Council pays medical bills, distributes relief materials By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO: Families displaced by recent terrorist attacks in Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto State are battling hunger, trauma and uncertainty, even as the local government council intensifies efforts to cushion their suffering. The attacks, which reportedly claimed lives and destroyed shops, vehicles […]
2027: APC must acknowledge Nigerians’ pains, assure relief — Kawu
— Senator urges Yari-led campaign council to re-engage grassroots By Henry Umoru ABUJA: Senator Suleiman Kawu, APC, Kano South, has urged the All Progressives Congress, APC, 2027 Presidential Campaign Council to acknowledge the economic hardships confronting Nigerians and assure citizens of meaningful relief as the party begins its campaign for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election. Kawu, […]
