Invest in midwives for mother, child survival NANNM charges FG
By Sola Ogundipe To commemorate the 2026 International Day of the Midwife with the theme “One Million More Midwives”, key health stakeholders have demanded for increased investment in the training, retention and welfare of midwives, warning that the country cannot reduce maternal and newborn deaths without rapidly expanding its skilled birth workforce. Making the call […]
Consensus must be earned, not imposed – Constance Ikokwu
Frontline aspirant for the House of Representatives Idemili North and South Federal Constituency on Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr. Chiogo Constance Ikokwu (Ugonecheora) has called on political parties to reconsider blanket adoption of consensus method in selecting candidates ahead of the 2027 elections. She noted that while consensus remains a legitimate option, it should never […]
PDP presidential ticket: Why Sandy Onor’s prospects invite skepticism
By Godwin Bisong Presidential ambition, by any serious political standard, must be anchored on credibility, electoral strength, grassroots acceptance, and demonstrable leadership. It is rarely sustained by aspiration alone or proximity to power. It is against this backdrop that recent attempts in some quarters to project Senator Sandy Onor as a potential presidential contender of […]
Why Nigeria’s top lawyers are investing in landmark Law firm properties
By Akin Akinjulo For many senior lawyers in Nigeria, owning the buildings from which they operate their law firms has evolved beyond a mere symbol of prestige. It is increasingly regarded as a strategic investment that guarantees institutional stability, strengthens professional reputation, and secures long-term financial value for legal practice. Across major cities such as […]
Salisu trains 350 Ogun youths in digital marketing
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta No fewer than 350 graduate youths from Ogun Central Senatorial District have benefited from a Digital Literacy and Empowerment Programme, facilitated by the Senator representing the district, Senator Shuaib Afolabi Salisu, as part of efforts to address unemployment and bridge the nation’s digital skills gap. The programme, which marked the 9th […]
2026: U.S.-based medical team expands outreach to all South-East states
By Juliet Umeh A United States-based medical mission team, Lifted Hands, has announced plans to extend its 2026 free medical outreach programme in Nigeria to all states in the South-East region. The outreach, which previously covered Anambra, Imo and Abia states, will now include Enugu and Ebonyi states. The 2026 mission will mark the sixth […]
