By Esther Onyegbula Nigeria is targeting 70 per cent local production of medicines as the Federal Government and pharmaceutical manufacturers intensify efforts to reduce dependence on imported drugs and strengthen the country’s health security. The target will take centre stage at the 8th Nigeria Pharma Manufacturers Expo (NPME 2026), where the Coordinating Minister of Health […]

By Godwin Oritse The leadership of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has announced plans to deploy digital border management systems aimed at strengthening national security and curbing cross-border criminal activities across Nigeria. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2026 edition of the African Border Research Network (ABORNE) in Lagos, Comptroller General of the NIS, […]

By Emmanuel Iheaka The Kogi Diaspora Association (KDA), United Kingdom, has commended Governor Ahmed Ododo for completing projects initiated by his predecessor, Yahaya Bello, describing the move as a demonstration of maturity and commitment to sustainable development. In a statement signed by its Secretary-General, Sir Andrew Okwor, the group said Ododo had made significant contributions […]

By John Alechenu ABUJA — Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dr Dennis Otuaro, has urged the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) to mobilise support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. Otuaro said it was in the strategic interest of the Ijaw and Niger Delta people for Tinubu to secure a second term […]

By Precious Enaike Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to repositioning agriculture as a major driver of sustainable economic growth, wealth creation and rural development under its Green Economy Revolution. Otu, represented by his Deputy, Peter Odey, stated this on Monday at the 21st edition of the Leboku International […]