Mary Habila: Mixed reactions trail death of physiotherapist
The death of 26-year-old physiotherapist Miss Mary Habila has continued to generate mixed reactions and widespread public discussion across Nigeria, with several groups calling for a thorough and independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Oyebamiji promises 3.5MW Power Plant, Ooni urges violence-free Osun election
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The Osun State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Bola Oyebamiji, has pledged to improve electricity supply in the state through the establishment of a 3.5-megawatt power plant if elected. Oyebamiji made the disclosure during a visit to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, in Ile-Ife, as […]
Nigeria can expand healthcare faster through community pharmacies — ACPN
By Esther Onyegbula The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria, ACPN, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately integrate registered community pharmacists into the National Health Insurance Authority, NHIA, scheme, saying the reform would significantly expand access to affordable healthcare, strengthen medicine safety and accelerate Nigeria’s drive towards Universal Health Coverage, UHC. The association […]
Osun 2026: Laws alone cannot guarantee credible election — Group tells INEC, stakeholders
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo As preparations intensify for the August 15, 2026 governorship election in Osun State, stakeholders in the electoral process have been urged to ensure strict compliance with electoral laws, with a warning that legislation alone cannot guarantee credible polls. The call was made by the New Generation Girls and Women Development Initiative […]
From gas diplomacy to energy finance, Nigerians shape AEW 2026 agenda
Nigeria’s influence over Africa’s energy economy will come into sharper focus at African Energy Week (AEW) 2026, as senior executives with Nigerian roots lead high-level discussions on the financing, production, processing and movement of the continent’s energy resources.
Bauchi Group advocates stronger laws, policies to combat gender-based violence
By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi The Thamani for Women and Youth Development Initiative (THAMANI) has called for stronger legislative and policy measures to prevent and address gender-based violence (GBV) in Bauchi State. The organisation made the call during a high-level advocacy roundtable titled “From Community Voices to Legislative Action: Strengthening Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response in […]
