— Says community effort pays off By Dayo Johnson Akure The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria has granted full accreditation to the Federal University of Technology, Akure School of Health Sciences. In a statement by Tope Fayehun, Chairman of the Media/Publicity Committee of the Community Central Planning Committee on the Establishment of FUTA Teaching […]

Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah of Enugu State is increasingly being recognised for a governance approach that observers say transcends partisan politics and prioritises people-centred development.

World leaders, diplomats and environmentalists are gathering in Santa Marta, Colombia, for the First International Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels from the 24th to the 29th of April 2026.  Speaking at the sidelines pre-conference, Youth Climate Ambassador Kayinajah Inyang laid out the agenda for what the world must deliver in Colombia. “In Santa […]

Dr. Princess Ezinne Agwu’s “Hope Behind Bars” Initiative held on April 2, 2026 at Afikpo Custodial Centre, has delivered essential aid and vocational training to inmates, marking its second major outreach and signaling plans for nationwide expansion. The event, described by correctional authorities as “unprecedented,” addressed chronic shortages with 200 sleeping pads, medical supplies, and […]

By Adeola Badru A Professor of Development Economics at the University of Ibadan, Taiwo Timothy Awoyemi, has attributed Nigeria’s persistent development challenges to the polarisation of its socio-economic structure along ethnic, religious, and economic lines. Awoyemi made the observation while delivering the institution’s 610th inaugural lecture (2025/2026 session) at Trenchard Hall, themed “Nigeria in Persistent […]

…unveils four-sector reform agenda By Adeola Badru A governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Oyedele Alao, has urged his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), to avoid sentiment and financial inducement in selecting its candidate for the 2027 election, stressing that competence, character, capacity, and compassion should guide the process. Addressing party leaders and stakeholders, Alao […]

The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) on Thursday honoured the outgoing 13th President and Chairman of Council of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS), Oluropo Dada, for his contributions to the development of Nigeria’s capital market.

As the world edges closer to a decisive moment in global health diplomacy, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Nigeria has issued a stark warning to WHO Member States: deliver a binding and equitable pandemic agreement now, or risk repeating the deadly inequalities exposed during COVID-19.

….Opens application portal, targets 18–40 age bracket By Adesina Wahab The Abuja Investments Company Limited has launched the second edition of the Abuja Young Entrepreneurs Hunt Competition in partnership with the Abuja Enterprise Agency, targeting innovators aged 18 to 40 years across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Speaking at the unveiling in Abuja, AEA’s Managing […]

By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri Apparently perturbed by the renewed killings and abduction of innocent civilians by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists, member representing Askira-Uba/Hawul Federal Constituency in Borno State, Hon Dr. Usman Midala Balami has moved a motion at Thursday plenary to immediately halt the ugly trend. Rising in pursuant to Order 8, Rule 5 of the […]

The Health & Psychological Trust Centre has called on the federal government, state governments, hospital managements, and major stakeholders in cancer care to urgently deploy patient navigation services across all cancer centres in Nigeria.

By Esther Onyegbula In a renewed push to strengthen security coordination and professionalism, the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) on Tuesday commenced the second batch of its statewide multi-agency training programme for security operatives, as part of efforts to build a more responsive and intelligence-driven security architecture. The two-day training, holding April 22 and […]

By Jimoh Babatunde LAGOS — A Lagos-based public health physician, Dr. Blossom Maduafokwa, has combined her medical career with elite fitness performance, earning a Guinness World Record while promoting physical activity as a tool for public health improvement. Dr. Maduafokwa, who works at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, achieved the record for the most participants […]

By Chioma Okoye Not long ago, Ani-Victor Elisha popularly known as Comedian Bazzy and the “Ah swear” trendsetter was simply a young dreamer with a phone, a vision, and the courage to begin. With no clear path, just determination, he set out to build his craft. From the streets of Ikpoba Hills, he grew with […]

As the world marked Earth Day 2026, the Africa Make Big Polluters Pay (MBPP) coalition has called for urgent global action to halt environmental degradation across the continent, demanding that major oil corporations be held accountable for their role in worsening Africa’s climate crisis.