By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: A political activist in the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Samaila Usman has pushed back against critics of Abaji Area Council Chairman Abubakar Umar Abdullahi’s bid for a senatorial seat in the recently concluded APC primaries. He described attempts to frame the contest as an act of insubordination against FCT Minister Nyesom […]

By Demola Akinyemi Ilorin Kwara APC gubernatorial primary Election Committee Chairman Senator Musiliu Obanikoro has declared the Speaker Kwara State House of Assembly Engr Yakubu Danladi Salihu as the winner of the primary which ended on Friday. This development however invalidated the announcement of the Ambassador Seriki Fatai Gambari,the successful Mining magnate, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq […]

By Efe Onodjae The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), in collaboration with the Nigerian Navy and the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), has taken a major step toward improving safety across Niger Delta waterways through a targeted intervention aimed at strengthening marine transport standards and reducing preventable incidents. As development activities […]

By Florencemary Nwabueze Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 2 Command Headquarters, Onikan, Lagos, AIG Olorundare Jimoh, on Thursday, hosted a delegation from the Shandong Provincial Public Security Department of the People’s Republic of China, with both parties seeking stronger collaboration in tackling transnational crimes and enhancing police training. The Chinese delegation was […]

Abdulrahman Haske, a frontline aspirant in Thursday’s All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primaries in Adamawa State, has raised measured concerns over the conduct of the exercise, while reaffirming his commitment to party unity and democratic ideals. In a press interview granted on Friday, Haske pointed to irregularities that, in his view, require careful review in […]

By Peter Duru, Makurdi AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Nigeria has made a strong call for improved menstrual hygiene management, reduced stigma around menstruation, and greater access to affordable sanitary products for women and girls ahead of the Monday, May 25 commemoration of the Menstrual Health Day. The event, scheduled for Keffi, Nasarawa State, and slated […]

…Push cross-sector collaboration for sustainable development By Chioma Obinna Stakeholders from government, healthcare, development organisations, academia, civil society, and the private sector on Thursday converged in Lagos at the 2026 Nestlé for Good Summit, where discussions shifted from conventional nutrition advocacy to a broader call for food systems transformation, environmental sustainability, and inclusive economic development. […]

Hills Business Connections, the marketplace outreach arm ofThe Ecclesia Hills Church, has announced the fifth edition of its flagship business andleadership conference, open for Business 5.0, themed “Crossing the Red Sea.” Taking place from Saturday, May 30 to Sunday, May 31, 2026, the two-day experience willgather entrepreneurs, corporate executives, innovators, ministry leaders, professionals, andtransformational thinkers […]

By Progress Godfrey ABUJA – The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) is set to introduce procurement ethics and professional training in secondary schools and universities to deepen accountability in public spending and groom future professionals. Director-General, BPP, Adebowale Adedokun, disclosed this in Abuja on Thursday at the launch of “The Great Conversation”, a strategic engagement […]

By Esther Onyegbula For decades, Nigeria has worn the crown as the world’s largest producer of cassava. Across villages and farmlands stretching from the South-West to the Niger Delta and the Middle Belt, cassava has remained a dependable crop, feeding homes, supporting rural livelihoods and sustaining millions of smallholder farmers. Yet, beneath the impressive production […]

By Adesina Wahab Abuja Investments Company Limited, AICL has concluded plans to host the Abuja Business and Investment Expo 3.0 as part of efforts to attract investors to the Federal Capital Territory. The company stated that the event would bring together policymakers, local and international investors, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to explore business opportunities in […]

…Introduces ‘Built Different: The Nesvixion Standard’ for modern houses Following cases of frequent building collapse across the country, a real estate firm, Nesvixion Properties, has advised builders to normalise using quality materials in construction of houses, especially for durability, in order for buildings to stand the test of time and last for decades. The company […]

…Charges Chinda to Be Magnanimous in Victory as a Patriot The Rainbow Coalition Ambassadors (RCA) has commended the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State for the peaceful and orderly conduct of its governorship primaries, describing the process as a shining example of political maturity and a departure from the state’s history of acrimonious contests. […]

By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – AS political activities begin to steam up ahead of the 2027 general elections, Kimpact Development Initiative, KDI, Friday, stated that unveiled civic platforms will address holistically issues on human rights violation and other civil issues before, during and after the elections. Speaking at the National Dialogue on Civic Space and […]

The leadership of All Progressives Congress in Agege and Orile-Agege area of Lagos State has reaffirmed that High Chief Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi and Barrister Azeez Oladapo Ninalowo won the party’s primaries for Agege constituency 01 and Agege Constituency 02 respectively. Egunjobi is the immediate past Chairman of Agege Local Government, and on Wednesday was declared […]