Existing rehabilitation facilities can accommodate less than 10 percent of those in need. The country also faces a shortage of trained addiction specialists

Nigeria’s healthcare sector is undergoing rapid transformation, with forecasts predicting a 7.1% expansion and an anticipated market value of US$161.7 million by 2027. This growth is fuelled by a US$1.2 billion Federal Ministry investment in infrastructure and workforce, major oncology and diagnostic expansions by the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority, and increased imports under the African Continental Free Trade Area […]

Every actress has her own unique style, but Peggy Ovire’s sense of dressing is truly rattling her fans. Since her rumoured split from actor Fredrick Leonard, she’s taken her fashion game to the next level, impressing with stunning looks at every event.

Chris Obi-Rapu, a pioneer in Nollywood’s evolution, is making a comeback after disappearing for many years. The veteran director’s influence on Nigeria’s film industry remains significant, particularly with his work on Kenneth Nnebue’s 1992 blockbuster “Living in Bondage”.

…Pass vote of confidence in Oborevwori, Tinubu’s administrations By Chancel Bomadi Sunday PATANI—The Patani/Bomadi constituents have openly endorsed the continuity of the serving lawmaker representing Bomadi/Patani Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Nicholas Ebomo Mutu, for the 2027 general elections. The constituents also endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori, Hon. Kenneth Oboro […]

By Joseph Erunke, Abuja In a decisive move to sanitize Nigeria’s fast-growing digital health space, the Federal Government on Friday unveiled the Electronic Pharmacy (E-Pharmacy) Regulations, 2026, drawing a clear line against unregulated online drug sales and substandard medicines. Launching the landmark framework in Abuja, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad […]

In the political theatre of Nigeria’s North-West, where allegiances shift like desert winds and influence is measured by the depth of grassroots penetration, Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, has emerged as a central architect in the ongoing consolidation of support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s anticipated re-election bid in 2027. In the […]

By Joseph Erunke, Abuja As the world marks World Health Day, fresh concerns have emerged over a looming global health workforce crisis, with projections indicating a shortfall of nearly 10 million health workers by 2030,hitting Africa the hardest. Amid this alarming reality, St. George’s University, SGU School of Medicine in Grenada is stepping up efforts […]

…promises quality teaching By Adesina WahabThe Directorate of Sandwich Degree Programme of the Lagos State University, LASU, Ojo, has held orientation and matriculation ceremonies for new intakes for the 2025 Modular Year.Speaking on the occasion, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, gave the students the assurance that the students would benefit from the quality staff […]

The intervention comes as criticism mounts over the legality of the appointment, with claims it breached the Investment and Securities Act 2025.

By Adesina Wahab A financial expert, Tunde Alao-Olaifa, has described Nigeria’s student loan scheme as a “financial time machine,” noting that the Nigerian Education Loan Fund has evolved into a ₦200 billion stimulus reshaping access to education and injecting liquidity into the economy.Alao-Olaifa, who is the Group Chief Financial Officer and Head of Strategy/Principal Investment […]

•Brings genuine lubes closer to the people By Theodore Opara Motul, a global leader in high-performance lubricants distributed by CFAO Mobility, has strengthened its footprint in Nigeria with the successful commissioning of the Energy Switch Mega Station, Boluwaji, in Ibadan, Oyo State. The newly opened station, supported and visibly branded by Motul by CFAO, is […]

By Dayo Johnson, Akure AKURE — Operatives of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun Corps, have arrested 164 suspects during a week-long statewide clearance operation and intercepted 144 persons allegedly concealed in a trailer. The Commander of the Corps, Adetunji Adeleye, said the operation covered multiple criminal activities, including suspected kidnapping, robbery, rape, […]

Ndokwa West Local Government Area in Delta State has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive development, as the administration of Chairman, Chief Obi Nzete, records progress across key sectors in the council.

This is not merely an administrative contradiction. It is moral, legal, and deeply political. It strikes at the foundation of trust