By Hussaina Yakubu The Kaduna Medium Security Custodial Centre has commended Gov. Uba Sani for providing financial support to inmates recently granted state pardon. The centre said the gesture would encourage the beneficiaries to become law abiding citizens and ease their reintegration into society. Gov. Sani, had on June 12,Continue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has warned that the growing drug trade, driven by synthetic substances, evolving trafficking routes and organised criminal networks, was fuelling insecurity in Nigeria. The UNODC Country Representative, Cheikh Toure, gave the warning at the commemoration of the 2026Continue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun Dr Ayomide Akintan-Adejuwon, the Founder of Scoliosis Focus Foundation, has urged parents and caregivers to prioritise early detection of scoliosis and protect affected children from stigma. Akintan-Adejuwon made the call on Friday in Lagos during the commemoration of 2026 World Scoliosis Day organised by the foundation inContinue Reading
By Abiodun Lawal A former Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Mr Dele Akinsola, has emerged the pioneer chairman of the League of Veteran Journalists, Ogun State Chapter. Akinsola was elected during the league’s election held on Friday at the Iwe Irohin Hall, Nigeria Union of JournalistsContinue Reading
By Suleiman Shehu The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has attributed the rising insecurity in Nigeria to sophisticated criminal networks exploiting technology, social media platforms and transnational routes to expand illicit drug trade. The Commander, NDLEA, Oyo State Command, Mr Lawal Adetula, made the assertion at a programme toContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba The Nigerian Academy of Engineering (NAE) has inaugurated former Executive Vice-Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, as its 14th President. The investiture, held in Lagos, also featured the induction of 12 new fellows, presentation of Lifetime Achievement Awards and conferment of honorary fellowships.Continue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Vanguard Against Drug Abuse (VGADA) Detox Centre has called for tech-driven and culturally grounded interventions to counter evolving drug threats in Nigeria. The Executive Director of VGADA, Dr Hope Omeiza, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday inContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) has urged women engineers to embrace visionary leadership. It also advised them to promote ethical practices and social responsibility for sustainable development and future generations. APWEN President, Mrs Chinyere Igwegbe, made the call in Lagos at the 2026Continue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Chartered Institute of Directors (CIoD) Nigeria says Nigeria’s 2026 second-half outlook will be shaped by ongoing economic reforms, Middle East tensions, opportunities created by deeper African economic integration and rapid digital transformation. President of CIoD, Mr Adetunji Oyebanji, said this on Thursday at the institute’s 42nd AnnualContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Lagos State Government and the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) have called for stronger collaboration to accelerate Nigeria’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption and enhance the country’s navigation of the AI economy. They gave the advice at the 2026 Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI)Continue Reading
