By Mubarak Gana/Perpetua Onuegbu The Convener of Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room, Mr Yunusa Ya’u, has called for sustained accountability in the country’s electoral cycle. Ya’u stated this at the unveiling of a digital platform designed to strengthen electoral transparency and citizen participation on Thursday in Abuja. He noted thatContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned the recent attack on a church gathering in Eda Oniyo Ekiti, Ekiti State. A statement by CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, on Wednesday, described the incident as a “brutal assault on shared humanity and the sanctity of life.” TheContinue Reading
By Diana Omueza A coalition of women groups has urged the National Assembly to pass the Special Seats Bill, saying over 800 women seek elective offices nationwide but female representation remains dismally low. National President of the National Council of Women Societies (NCWS), Princess Edna Azura, made the call duringContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje A public health researcher and consultant, Dr Joseph Ekiyor, says excessive salt intake has been shown to cause high blood pressure, a primary risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Ekiyor said this on Wednesday at the Journalism Training on Salt Reduction, Nutrient Profile Models (NPM) and Front ofContinue Reading
By Uche Bibilari/Franca Ofili The Vice-Chancellor, University of Abuja, Prof. Hakeem Fawehinmi, has urged stakeholders to develop clear policy frameworks to ensure that research findings on Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) are translated into improved healthcare delivery for affected communities. Fawehinmi made the call on Wednesday in Abuja at the Patient-CentredContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has extended the sale of application forms for the 2026 Direct Entry (DE) admission exercise to May 8. The board announced the extension in a statement issued by its spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, on Wednesday in Abuja. Benjamin said the decisionContinue Reading
By Diana Omueza The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says it is intensifying efforts for wider African market access for fisheries and aquaculture products under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Mr Christopher Mensah-Yawson, Acting Principal Programme Officer for Trade Facilitation and Development at the ECOWAS Commission,Continue Reading
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal Thousands of supporters gathered in Ilorin on Tuesday as Hon. Bashir Bolarinwa declared his 2027 Kwara governorship bid, drawing supporters from across Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that teeming supporters from Lagos, Abuja and other parts of Nigeria converged on the Kwara state capitalContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab Saudi Arabia Ambassador to Nigeria, Yousef Mohammed Al-Balawi, has commended President Bola Tinubu for his solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, following the recent targeted attacks. Al-Balawi, in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday, said that this principled position reflected the depth of the longstandingContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN) has urged the Federal Government to provide incentives for cashew farmers and processors to enable them maximise benefits and harness the full potential of the cashew value chain. Dr Joseph Ajanaku, National President of the association, made the call onContinue Reading
