For Kwara and possibly a few other Nigerian states, the 2027 election has many implications. In the All Progressives Congress (APC), we are looking to consolidate the gains of the last few years after the bloodless Otoge revolution. I was a part of the Otoge Movement that consummated the revolution. Infact, I hosted at my […]

Falcon Aerospace Limited (Falcon Aero), a leading business aviation firm in West Africa, has appointed veteran pilot, aircraft engineer and seasoned aviation administrator, Captain Folayele Akinkuotu, as Director and Chairman of its Board of Directors. The appointment marks a significant milestone for Falcon Aero as the company accelerates its expansion beyond West Africa into key […]

…says legacy should be measured by mothers saved, not projects commissioned By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Kaduna State Government has thrown a direct challenge to the 23 Local Government Area ,LGA chairmen in the state, urging them to take ownership of primary healthcare delivery and make the fight against preventable deaths a top priority in […]

By Chioma Obinna The Federal Government on Monday launched a major investment-driven reform to tackle persistent electricity failures in Nigerian hospitals, targeting at least 30 per cent uninterrupted power supply across healthcare facilities by 2027 under the Nigeria Power for Health Initiative (NPHI). The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle […]

By Henry Umoru ABUJA — A former Delta State Commissioner and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Emmanuel Eboh, has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently intervene in what he described as attempts to infiltrate and sabotage the party in Delta North Senatorial District. Eboh made the appeal amid the controversy surrounding […]

Major stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and elected officials from Yagba federal constituency have rallied behind the emergence of Leke Abejide as candidate for the 2027 House of Representatives election.They declared that his victory at the party’s primary election reflected the genuine will of APC members.In a statement signed by the Kogi State […]

…Calls for urgent protection of Children’s rights By Chinedu Adonu The Women Aid Collective (WACOL) has expressed concern over the increasing cases of child neglect, exploitation, and abuse across Africa, urging governments, stakeholders, and communities to take urgent steps to safeguard children’s rights to safe water, sanitation, education, and protection. The call was made by […]

By Henry Ojelu Babalakin & Co. has completed the judging phase of its 2026 Art Competition and Exhibition, marking a major milestone in its efforts to support emerging artists and strengthen Nigeria’s creative ecosystem. The annual initiative, now in its second edition, is designed to discover, promote and reward young artistic talents across the country […]

By Emmanuel Elebeke ABUJA — Government agencies, employers, workers’ organisations and development partners have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening chemical safety and occupational health standards in Nigeria during a national consultation on a proposed International Labour Organization (ILO) instrument on chemical hazards in the workplace. The consultation, convened by the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition […]

By Juliet Umeh As venture capital funding across Africa remains low, Nigerian startups are now turning to borrowing to stay afloat and support growth in a tighter investment environment. Latest data from Africa: The Big Deal shows that startups across the continent raised $135 million in May 2026 through 37 deals, an improvement from April’s […]