By Abdulmalik Suleiman Kano State Governor, His Excellency Engr Abba Kabir Yusuf, has been commended for implementing a pension reform initiative that stakeholders say is setting a new benchmark for public sector welfare across Nigeria. Under the new reform, the Kano State Government has prioritized the prompt payment of gratuities and pensions to retirees, cleared […]

The 11th edition of The African Film Festival, TAFF, opened on Thursday at The Royal Palace in Addison, Dallas, Texas, with screenings of four powerful films: “Cycle of Pain” from Cameroon, “Black Beyond Borders” from Senegal, “Banking on Friday” from Zambia, and “If Not for Farming” from Kenya.

Mothers are the backbone of the family and the soul of society. Without them, there is no home, no culture, no future.

By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – FOLLOWING outstanding performance in environmental practices and governance, Lagos, Akwa Ibom and Jigawa States, Thursday, emerged winners of Nigeria Environmental Sustainability Merit Awards (NESMA) 2026 under the Excellence in Environmental Governance category. Lagos was rated 74, and emerged 1st for outstanding performance in Environmental Policies, Regulations and Enforcement. Akwa-Ibom State […]

By Favour Ulebor In a bid to raise awareness about the dangers of untreated obesity and related illnesses, a Surgeon at Aga Khan Hospital, Dr. Syed Tanseer Asghar, has warned that persistent weight gain, uncontrolled diabetes, high blood pressure and recurring acid reflux may be signs of broader health conditions affecting a person’s overall wellbeing. […]