To tackle growing concerns over water safety, the Federal Government, Nestlé Nigeria and the Organised Private Sector in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene have launched a National Water Quality Advocacy Handbook to equip Nigerians with practical tools to safeguard drinking water.

The Federal Government has tasked expert to develop a policy that would mainstream vision and hearing impairment care into public health service with a view to reducing the scourge.

The traditional council of Aye Kingdom in Okitipupa/Irele Federal Constituency, Ondo State, has adopted Hon. Bidemi Joshua Obayangban as its preferred candidate for the 2027 House of Representatives election and urged Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa to support him.

By John AlechenuA Nigerian entrepreneur, Ms. Jasmine Bamanga, is aiming for a Guinness World Record with Africa’s First 24 hours Non-Stop Brow Initiative to intensify advocacy on critical health issues of cancer in women. Ms. Bamanga, a trained beautician, spoke to journalists in Abuja, on Tuesday. According to her, she drew inspiration from the challenges […]

— Upgrades psychiatric centre, appoints new traditional rulers By Dayo Johnson Akure The Ondo State Government has approved the construction of hospital buildings with a combined capacity of 500 beds across the state, alongside key chieftaincy and infrastructure decisions, at an Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa. This was announced after […]

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo The Secretary to the Benue State Government (SSG), Deaconess Deborah Aber, has described the National Youth Alliance (NYA) as a laudable initiative, commending its National President, Ambassador Aliyu Bin Abbas, for what she termed exemplary leadership qualities. Aber ,according to a statement ,spoke in Makurdi during a youth seminar themed “Birthing a […]

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, of Ondo state, has vowed to end insecurity in communities across the state.

Aiyedatiwa also promised decisive action against criminal elements in the state.

Religious leaders Jerry Eze and Joshua Selman have publicly commended the ministry and theological approach of Bolaji Idowu, describing his influence as increasingly significant within Nigeria’s evolving Christian landscape. The remarks were highlighted during the Advance 2026 programme held at Transforming Church in Abuja, where Selman delivered a teaching on leadership, doctrine and spiritual development, […]

From last week continues the narrative on the Saturday, December 12, 1959 Federal elections with the results thus: In the Northern Region—3,258,520 (votes cast) and 89.4% (percentage poll); Eastern Region-1,929,754(votes cast) and 75.3% (percentage poll); Western Region-1,887, 209 and 71.2% (percentage poll); Lagos-110,072 (votes cast) and 76.2% (percentage poll). All prominent Nigerian political leaders were returned. […]

By DAYO ADEJOBI The passing of our mother, Reverend Mother Superior Olive Sulola Adejobi, marks the close of a life both remarkable and deeply influential, lived with quiet dignity over 98 years. She belonged to a rare generation of women whose strength was neither loudly proclaimed nor easily shaken but steadily revealed through a life anchored […]

The Oyo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to youth development and grassroots sports as the city prepares to host the grand finale of Season 4 of the MTN Champs, with over 3,200 athletes expected from across Nigeria.

By Esther Onyegbula Stakeholders from government, private sector and civil society converged in Lagos and across multiple locations worldwide as The IREDE Foundation hosted the 2026 edition of its flagship advocacy walk, Out On A Limb, mobilising support for disability inclusion and improved access to prosthetic care for children with limb loss. The annual 2-kilometre […]

Two years have passed since the dark clouds of the Okuama tragedy gathered over the creeks of Delta State. The brutal ambush and killing of 17 Nigerian Army personnel in March 2024 was a national catastrophe that no civilised society should tolerate. It sparked a military reprisal that levelled Okuama, with many detained. In the […]

By Chancel Bomadi Sunday BOMADI—Akugbene community, the headquarters of Akugbene-Mein kingdom and home community of the lawmaker representing Bomadi/Patani Federal Constituency, Hon. Nicholas Ebomo Mutu, has joined the endorsement wave on Tuesday, endorsing Hon. Mutu, Gov Sheriff Oborevwori and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for re-election in 2027. The community members, comprising chiefs from the palace […]

By ‘TONYE TIMI  As Governor Sheriff Oborevwori prepares for re-election in 2027, his government will once again become the focus of critical discourse both as incumbent and as the most consequential player in a dramatically changed political environment in Delta State. Gone are the fist pumping slogans of PDP and welcome the chants of APC and the […]