By Lengnan Tobias Nigeria and the United States (US) have reaffirmed their commitment to deepen defence and security cooperation following high-level bilateral talks in Washington D.C. This is contained in a statement on Thursday by the Special Adviser to the Minister of Defence, Leah Katung-Babatunde. Katung-Babatunde said thatContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The National Association of Mango Producers, Processors and Marketers of Nigeria (NAMPPMAN) has sought the mentorship and technical expertise of former Adamawa State Governor, Murtala Nyako, to revitalise the country’s mango sector. The association made the appeal during a courtesy visit to Nyako in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has called for the implementation of 80 per cent practical training in agricultural curricula for polytechnics and Colleges of Education. Alausa made the call on Thursday in Abuja while receiving the report of the committee on the implementation ofContinue Reading
By Adeola Akinbobola A Civil Society Organisation (CSO), Future Pathways Development Initiative (FPDI) has concluded its second edition competition for youth to develop practical solutions. Mr Ayokunnu Ojeniyi, the Founder and Executive Director, stated this in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja. Ojeniyi said the competition demonstratedContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah Christian leaders have called for sustained intercessory prayers for President Bola Tinubu and other political leaders to navigate Nigeria out of its current security and economic challenges. The call was made at a national prayer gathering organised by the Northern Christian Religious Leaders AssemblyContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, says the Federal Government is establishing 41 University Innovation Pods (UniPods) across tertiary institutions to transform research and innovation into jobs, investment and economic opportunities. Alausa said this in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on MediaContinue Reading
By Lengnan Tobias The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has charged senior officers of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to develop strategic leadership capacity to navigate the complex security challenges facing the country. Aneke gave the charge on Wednesday in Abuja, at theContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), and the Federal Government have forged a strategic partnership toward curbing preventable deaths, expanding healthcare access and training everyday citizens as life savers. The initiative was highlighted at the 3rd Church of Nigeria Health Summit held at St. Mathias House,Continue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called on political parties and the judiciary across Africa to strengthen democratic institutions and protect the will of the people. He made the call at the closing of the 2026 GJF democracy dialogue on Tuesday in Bauchi, with the theme,Continue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged African countries to develop a democratic model that reflects their history, culture and developmental realities rather than relying solely on the Western liberal system. Obasanjo made the call on Tuesday in Bauchi at the 2026 Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF)Continue Reading
