By Aderogba George Dr Bala Inusa, Senior Technical Adviser to the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), has urged Nigerians to intensify efforts toward achieving the 2030 climate-related targets. Inusa made the call on Tuesday in Abuja at the 2025 Nigeria SDG Awards and SymposiumContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen Dr Omar Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission, has declared a state of emergency amid escalating violent extremism and terror, military coups d’etat, banditry, and political instability in the sub-region. Touray declared this during the 55th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council (MSC) atContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab Malam Fuad Adeyemi, Executive Director/National Chief Imam, Al-Habibiyyah Islamic Society, has tasked the media to continue uncovering corruption through investigative journalism, fact-based reporting, and ethical practice. Adeyemi made the call on Tuesday in Abuja, at a news conference to commemorate the 2025 World Anti-Corruption Day, with theContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Value 360 Ventures, an international agribusiness organisation, to improve fertiliser quality and soil fertility for enhanced food security. AFAN President, Dr Farouk Rabiu-Mudi, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja during the signingContinue Reading
By Isaac Aregbesola Musa Aliyu, Chairman, Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), has urged procurement officers to adopt “radical transparency” to curb the loss of billions of naira annually to graft. The chairman made the call on Tuesday, in Abuja , at a one-day procurement engagement workshopContinue Reading
By Segun Giwa Shine FC of Akure on Tuesday defeated Academy FC in the last preliminary match of the President Bola Tinubu Sports Festival organised by the Grassroots Movement for Tinubu (GMT), Ondo State chapter. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the competition, which started on Nov. 6,Continue Reading
By Alaba Olusola Oke The Achievers University, Owo in Ondo State, says 319 students have benefited from its 12 tuition-free academic programmes. Prof. Oyesoji Aremu, the Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the institution, stated this on Monday in Owo at a news conference heralding the 15th convocation and 18th Foundation Day ofContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Minister of Justice and Attorney- General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has undergone a routine verification of his assets declaration form. During the exercise at the headquarters of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) in Abuja on Monday, Faghemi described his action as “leadingContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu A former First Lady, Dr Patience Jonathan, has bagged the Top 10 Magazine Excellence Awards 2025 for Most Inspirational Woman of the Year. The former first lady received the award during the 10th edition of the annual Top 10 Magazine Excellence awards held in Abuja. The NewsContinue Reading
By Akpan Glory Healthcare Partner+, in collaboration with the Advocacy for Development, Health and Environmental Sustainability (ADHES), has presented the ‘Award of Impact’ to Nasarawa State Commissioner for Health, Dr Gaza Gwamna. The award recognises Gwamna’s contributions to expanding access to healthcare services, promoting equity, and strengthening accountability across theContinue Reading
