AMAGU community in Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State has kicked off the 2026 farming season with the celebration of Aji-Ereke Cultural Festival. It is a traditional ceremony that ushers in a new farming season, revives cultural heritage, and fosters unity among the people.

By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has unveiled a series of deliberate and strategic interventions aimed at strengthening midwifery and improving maternal and child health outcomes across Nigeria. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja during the 2026 International Day […]

…faults ongoing staff screening, treasury audit by finance commissioner …insists LG auditing is exclusive preserve of Auditor-General for Local Govts … Benue Govt keeps mum By Joseph Erunke, Abuja A civil society organisation, the Coalition for Grassroots Development in Benue, has blamed rising insecurity and worsening living conditions in the state on what it described […]

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja Forty-one students have graduated with life-saving and vocational skills under the Batch C Skill Acquisition Programme of the Esther Matthew Tonlagha Foundation, in a move aimed at boosting self-reliance and strengthening community resilience. The beneficiaries were trained in key income-generating areas, including fashion design, culinary arts, baking, salon services, as well […]

— Wants Tinubu to ensure neutrality or risk party collapse By Dayo Johnson, Akure The PBAT Crusaders, a political advocacy group in Ondo State, has rejected what it calls “unholy interference” in the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Assembly primary elections, warning that imposing candidates could cost the party dearly in the 2027 general elections. […]