By Philomina Attah Mr Glad Ali Gashi, a 66-year-old retired civil servant on Friday stole the spotlight after successfully completing the 21-kilometre “Peace and Unity” Marathon Race in Abuja. The marathon, which was the second edition, was organised by the Apo Progressive Foundation (APF), a non-governmental organisation, to celebrate theContinue Reading
By Eniola Elewude A maternal health expert, Dr Victory Njoku, says women’s health should be a priority and not be considered a luxury. Njoku, who spoke in Abuja ahead of the forthcoming event titled “Her Health, Her Power Conference 2026”, said a sustainable Africa could not be built without healthyContinue Reading
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal The Kwara Government has pledged commitment towards investment in human capital development in the state. Mr Raheem Abdulbaki, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Kwara State Public Procurement Agency, stated this in Ilorin while speaking at a capacity workshop organised for public procurement officers of theContinue Reading
By Stephen Benjamin Participants from Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East attending international seminars in China have commended the country’s approach to ethnic unity, governance and economic development, describing it as a model worthy of study by developing nations. The participants spoke in interviews with the News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba Learntor Foundation, a digital transformation non-governmental organisation, has continued its TechUp Boys schools tour in Lagos, urging students to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) and build positive digital footprints for future success. The foundation’s Founder, Mrs Mercy George-Igbafe, spoke during visits to Vetland Senior Grammar School and KekeContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu says more than 13,000 terrorists had been neutralised in the past year as part of intensified efforts to combat insecurity across the country. The president stated this on Friday in his Democracy Day address to the nation. He said Nigeria had moved beyond routineContinue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja E LAFI SOU Foundation and People Planet and Peace Foundation have planted 1,200 indigenous trees in the sacred forest of Sessekro, Djebonoua Community, Bouaké Department of Gbêkê Region, Ivory Coast. The initiative is aimed at reversing deforestation, restoring biodiversity and promoting environmental sustainability in the region. SpeakingContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has identified the erosion of societal values, greed, economic challenges, peer influence and family background as major factors driving the involvement of women in drug trafficking. The Director, Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in an interview withContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu says the economic reforms undertaken by his administration since 2023 have restored stability, improved fiscal management and renewed investor confidence in Nigeria. The president stated this on Friday in his Democracy Day address to the nation. While stating that the reforms were driven byContinue Reading
Abdulrahman Yahaya Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0 in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup on Thursday night in Mexico City. The host took the lead in the 9th minute of the tie when Julian Quinones found the back of the net after South Africa’s Sphephelo Sithole made aContinue Reading
