By Chioma Obinna To strengthen its appeal among younger consumers, seasoning giant MAGGI has enlisted fast-rising Nigerian music star Qing Madi as the face of its new campaign, “Me & MAGGI, So Good Together.”The initiative, unveiled by Nestlé Nigeria in Lagos, underscores the brand’s strategic pivot toward Gen Z audiences, reflecting shifting consumer lifestyles where […]

Twenty eight-year-old Aisha Sani went into labour in a small community on the outskirts of Benue, only to find the nearest primary healthcare centre locked no nurse, no midwife, and no drugs.

The Association of Local Government of Nigeria, Osun State chapter on Tuesday distributed 300 new motorcycles to security agencies in the State to bolster local patrol and tackle insecurity.

To tackle growing concerns over water safety, the Federal Government, Nestlé Nigeria and the Organised Private Sector in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene have launched a National Water Quality Advocacy Handbook to equip Nigerians with practical tools to safeguard drinking water.

The Federal Government has tasked expert to develop a policy that would mainstream vision and hearing impairment care into public health service with a view to reducing the scourge.

The traditional council of Aye Kingdom in Okitipupa/Irele Federal Constituency, Ondo State, has adopted Hon. Bidemi Joshua Obayangban as its preferred candidate for the 2027 House of Representatives election and urged Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa to support him.

By John AlechenuA Nigerian entrepreneur, Ms. Jasmine Bamanga, is aiming for a Guinness World Record with Africa’s First 24 hours Non-Stop Brow Initiative to intensify advocacy on critical health issues of cancer in women. Ms. Bamanga, a trained beautician, spoke to journalists in Abuja, on Tuesday. According to her, she drew inspiration from the challenges […]

— Upgrades psychiatric centre, appoints new traditional rulers By Dayo Johnson Akure The Ondo State Government has approved the construction of hospital buildings with a combined capacity of 500 beds across the state, alongside key chieftaincy and infrastructure decisions, at an Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa. This was announced after […]

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo The Secretary to the Benue State Government (SSG), Deaconess Deborah Aber, has described the National Youth Alliance (NYA) as a laudable initiative, commending its National President, Ambassador Aliyu Bin Abbas, for what she termed exemplary leadership qualities. Aber ,according to a statement ,spoke in Makurdi during a youth seminar themed “Birthing a […]

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, of Ondo state, has vowed to end insecurity in communities across the state.

Aiyedatiwa also promised decisive action against criminal elements in the state.

Religious leaders Jerry Eze and Joshua Selman have publicly commended the ministry and theological approach of Bolaji Idowu, describing his influence as increasingly significant within Nigeria’s evolving Christian landscape. The remarks were highlighted during the Advance 2026 programme held at Transforming Church in Abuja, where Selman delivered a teaching on leadership, doctrine and spiritual development, […]

From last week continues the narrative on the Saturday, December 12, 1959 Federal elections with the results thus: In the Northern Region—3,258,520 (votes cast) and 89.4% (percentage poll); Eastern Region-1,929,754(votes cast) and 75.3% (percentage poll); Western Region-1,887, 209 and 71.2% (percentage poll); Lagos-110,072 (votes cast) and 76.2% (percentage poll). All prominent Nigerian political leaders were returned. […]

By DAYO ADEJOBI The passing of our mother, Reverend Mother Superior Olive Sulola Adejobi, marks the close of a life both remarkable and deeply influential, lived with quiet dignity over 98 years. She belonged to a rare generation of women whose strength was neither loudly proclaimed nor easily shaken but steadily revealed through a life anchored […]

The Oyo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to youth development and grassroots sports as the city prepares to host the grand finale of Season 4 of the MTN Champs, with over 3,200 athletes expected from across Nigeria.

By Esther Onyegbula Stakeholders from government, private sector and civil society converged in Lagos and across multiple locations worldwide as The IREDE Foundation hosted the 2026 edition of its flagship advocacy walk, Out On A Limb, mobilising support for disability inclusion and improved access to prosthetic care for children with limb loss. The annual 2-kilometre […]