Women voters intensify pressure on NASS over special seats bill
By Esther Onyegbula THE League of Women Voters of Nigeria, NILOWV, Lagos Chapter, Kosofe Constituency, has intensified its advocacy for the passage of the Special Seats for Women Bill, calling for urgent legislative action to address gender imbalance in Nigeria’s political space. The group, during a peaceful demonstration in Kosofe Constituency, said the proposed bill […]
Italy to miss third straight World Cup after shoot-out defeat to Bosnia
Italy will miss out on a third straight World Cup after falling to Bosnia and Hercegovina in Tuesday’s breathless qualification play-off final, the Azzurri blowing their chance to reach this summer’s tournament in North America with a 4-1 penalty shootout defeat.
Investment in girls’ education offers highest return for Nigeria – UN Women
The Representative of UN Women to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Ms. Beatrice Eyong, has said investing in girls’ education and supporting women with special needs provides the highest return for Nigeria’s economic growth.
US stocks surge on hopes Iran war will end soon
Wall Street stocks rocketed higher Tuesday while oil prices retreated after Iran’s president said his country had the “necessary will” to end the war with the United States and Israel, lifting hopes that a resolution was in site.
JoSTUM students’ protest: Mgt resolves disagreements over NELFUND disbursement
The management of the Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, JOSTUM, has resolved the issues that prompted the March 23, 2026 protest by about 200 students who took over the entrance of the institution following disagreements on the disbursements of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND.
NAFDAC alerts Nigerians on fake Cerelac products on sale
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted the public to counterfeit and unregistered Cerelac Mixed Fruits and Wheat products being sold in Lagos.
