By Priscilla Osaje Prof. Dike Ojji, Lead Researcher, Cardiovascular Research Unit, University of Abuja, has described high intake of salts as main driver of high blood pressure, a disease that leads to cardiovascular diseases. Ojji said this on Wednesday at a news conference, organised by the Coalition for Healthy FoodContinue Reading
By Aderogba George Three Non-Governmental Organisations on Tuesday in Abuja organised a training for desk officers from various organisations, including the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), on first-response skills to reduce deaths during emergencies. The organisers are Smile Network International, the HAVIDS Centre for Environment and Development, and the FountainContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Social Democratic Party (SDP) says it remains committed to a transparent and credible national convention scheduled for May 9 in Bauchi. The party has also commenced screening of aspirants, including its presidential hopeful, Dr Adewale Adebayo, and other contestants for various elective positions. The National Chairman,Continue Reading
By Naomi Sharang, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Stakeholders recently converged in Abuja to explore pathways for harnessing Nigeria’s emerging marine and blue economy, a sector widely regarded as a critical frontier for sustainable growth and economic diversification. The gathering, tagged the Blue Economy Investment Summit, was organised by theContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo/Oyintutu Oyinkolade The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Bagudu, says achieving Nigeria’s one trillion dollars economy target within the next five years will depend on inclusive, innovative, and resilient national planning. Bagudu disclosed this in Abuja on Tuesday at the Nathaniel Atebije Foundation for Planning AdvocacyContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab/Muhammad Idris The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has called for collaboration between the media and security agencies to ensure a media-friendly environment. Idris made the call on Monday in Abuja at an inter-ministerial press conference in commemoration of the 2026 World Press FreedomContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Ministry of Education has announced the appointment of Mr Ikharo Attah as Special Adviser on Media and Communication in the Office of the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa. The announcement is contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday by Mr Lanre Lamina,Continue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, says President Bola Tinubu is committed to repositioning the Nigeria Police Force through strengthened education and training institutions. Alausa said this on Monday in Abuja when the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Tunji Disu, led senior police officers on a courtesyContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Enforcers of Good Governance (EGG), a socio-political group in Rivers, has urged Gov. Siminalayi Fubara to prioritise stability and broad-based consultation as political activities gradually build toward the 2027 governorship election. In an open letter signed by its founder, Dr Kingsley Ogu on Sunday, the groupContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo President Bola Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to late Dr Olatunji Braithwaite, describing him as a towering patriot. He said Braithwaite’s contributions to Nigeria’s legal, political, and social development would inspire generations yet unborn. Tinubu spoke on Saturday in Abuja during the 10th memorial lecture held inContinue Reading
