By Nefishetu Yakubu The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has called on Nigerians to make use of democratic freedoms to strengthen governance ahead of the 2027 general elections. Adebayo in a statement on Friday said the country faced challenges including unemployment, insecurity, poverty andContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye A former Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), South Africa Chapter, Mr Bola Babarinde, has urged Nigerians to reject politicians who constantly cross-carpeting to pursuit personal interests. Babarinde, who is also Convener of APC Renewed Hope Africa, said this in a statement made available to theContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Maverick showbiz maestro, Charles Oputa, popularly known as CharlyBoy, has continued to tease his fans and followers across Nigeria and beyond with the dropping of extracts of his historic memoir “999”. The all-time social activist took to social media on Friday to share a teaser clip, remindingContinue Reading
Okeoghene Akubuike The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), says the average price of 5kg of cooking gas increased from N7,655.73 recorded in March to N8,706.93 in April. The NBS said in its Cooking Gas Price Watch for April released in Abuja, that the April price represented a 13.73 per centContinue Reading
By Aderogba George A public affairs analyst, Mr Olusegun Babalola, has called for stronger integration of Nigeria’s cultural values into governance and economic planning, saying it could strengthen institutional development and national cohesion. Babalola, in a statement on Friday, said Section 21 of the 1999 Constitution, under the “Fundamental ObjectivesContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue Stakeholders have called for stronger Africa-centred systems to reduce barriers affecting intra-African trade. They made the call during a workshop on African trade settlement innovation held in Abuja for regional economic development. The workshop was convened under the auspices of the Prof. Ngozi Egbuna International Centre forContinue Reading
By Justina Auta An NGO, Empowering Abilities Through Inclusive Pages (EATIP) Project, has unveiled braille and virtual reality versions of “Awakening Possibilities in Disabilities,” authored by Dr Praise Akobo, promoting inclusive learning among children with disabilities nationwide. The initiative was unveiled during separate book launch and engagement programmes held atContinue Reading
By Adesewa George, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) For millions of Nigerian girls, menstruation remains more than a monthly biological reality; it is a silent struggle shaped by poverty, stigma and poor access to basic sanitation facilities. From rural communities where girls improvise with old rags and foam, to schoolsContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has dismissed reports claiming that a court order stopped sittings on environmental services and food safety enforcement in the territory. The FCTA Public Health Department issued the statement through its Legal Officer at the Health and Human Services Secretariat (HHSS), Barr.Continue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has urged government to suspend penalties on late tax filings until business owners adjust and fully understand new tax laws and systems. Dr Aliyu Hong, Chairman, National Policy Advocacy Centre (NPAC), ACCI, disclosed this in an interview with theContinue Reading
