NDLEA, MTN Foundation collaborate to tackle drug abuse by young Nigerians
By Anayo Okoli Worried by the rising rate of drug abuse, especially among the youths, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, in collaboration with MTN Foundation, is seeking ways to tackle the menace. The situation is so worrisome that NDLEA disclosed that in the last decade, Nigeria has become a major transit route for […]
Experts seek greater investment in teacher training, resilient schools
Education stakeholders have called for greater investment in teacher training, resilient learning systems and stronger partnerships to improve access to quality education for children living in Nigeria’s informal settlements. The call was made at the Lagos Informal Settlement Education Improvement Programme (LISEIP) 2026, organised by Youth Advocate for Change (YAFC) with the theme: “Future-Ready Teachers […]
Aberdeen to host West African energy delegation in strategic partnership drive
By Folarin Kehinde Aberdeenshire-based business analyst George Okoroma has partnered with the Scottish Africa Business Association (SABA) to lead a high-level delegation of West African energy executives to Scotland, in a move aimed at strengthening energy cooperation and investment between the two regions. The four-day trade mission, scheduled for September 1–4, 2026, will bring together […]
IYC Poll: NECOM Adviser calls for postponement, seeks review of delegate process
…Appeals to Diri, Ijaw leaders to intervene By Davies Iheamnachor PORT HARCOURT — An advisory member of the National Electoral Committee (NECOM) for the 2026 election of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide, Comrade Bristol Alagbariya, has called for the postponement of Saturday’s election to allow concerns over the delegate nomination process to be addressed. […]
FRCN turns to Gov Idris to rescue fading broadcast giant
By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, has appealed to Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, to support the revival of Radio Nigeria Kaduna Station. This comes as the corporation’s Director-General and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Muhammad Bulama, commended the administration’s remarkable strides in security, education, healthcare, agriculture and other key sectors. […]
Tangaza Council chairman resigns, quits APC in Sokoto
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto The Executive Chairman of Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State, Isah Salihu Basharu Kalanjeni, has resigned from office and also withdrawn his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The resignation letters, dated May 5 and July 7, 2026, have sparked political interest in Tangaza Local Government Area and the […]
