By Usman Aliyu The University of Benin on Saturday launched its N100 billion Trust Development Fund (TDF), attracting billions of naira in cash donations and project commitments. These commitments were made by alumni, corporate organisations, development partners and other stakeholders to support the institution’s long-term growth. The fund, unveiled inContinue Reading

By Deborah Akpede A public affairs analyst and columnist, Mr Austin Isikhuemen, says over 26.5 million Nigerians face severe food insecurity, while thousands of kidnappings are officially recorded annually. Isikhuemen stated during a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Lagos that the family wasContinue Reading

By Adeyemi Adeleye The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday unveiled Mrs Khadijat Bello as the running mate to its 2027 governorship candidate, Mr Adedeji Doherty. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Bello, a technocrat-turned-politician, was presented to party members and leaders atContinue Reading

By Emmanuel Oloniruha   The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise by two weeks, giving eligible Nigerians additional time to enrol as voters.   The commission announced the extension in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja by Mohammed Haruna, National CommissionerContinue Reading

By Emmanuel Oloniruha   TAF Africa, a Non-Governmental Organisation, in collaboration with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Friday, mobilised Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Abuja for the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR).   The mobilisation is aimed at promoting inclusivity ahead of theContinue Reading