By Hafsah Tilde The Executive Director, Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ), Mr David Ugolor, says illicit financial flows represent one of the greatest threats to Nigeria’s economic development, democratic governance and social justice. Ugolor said this at a two-day capacity-building workshop organised by ANEEJ with support fromContinue Reading
By Abdulrahman Yahaya Iran held Egypt to a 1-1 draw in Group G on Friday in Seattle to keep their hope of making the 2026 FIFA World Cup round 32 alive. Egypt, who had already qualified for the knock-outs, took the lead inside five minutes when Muhammad Salah’s left-footed shootContinue Reading
By Abdulrahman Yahaya Cape Verde national football team coach, Pedro Leitão Brito, commonly known as Bubista, says his team will approach their 2026 FIFA World Cup knock-out game against defending champions Argentina with the right attitude. Cape Verde qualified for the knock-out stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup inContinue Reading
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
