By Aderogba George The Health Sector Reform Coalition Nigeria (HSRC) has criticised the non-implementation of the 2025 federal allocation to the health sector. Mr Mohammed Lecky, HSRC Chairman, made this known at a news conference in Abuja on Friday, noting that only N36 million was released from the N218 billionContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) will make history at the 15th Biennial Police Games (BIPOGA), Asaba 2026, as it features for the first time as a fully recognised and scoring sport. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the landmark development marks a major breakthrough for combatContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The African Alliance Party (AAP) on Friday urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to make public the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the court judgment it relied upon to register the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). The call was made by the AAP National Publicity Secretary, AlhajiContinue Reading
By Aderogba George Globacom has partnered with the National Council for Women Societies (NCWS) to expand its “Safe SIM Programme” aimed at promoting safe internet use among Nigerian children. The partnership was announced during a meeting with NCWS members in Abuja on Thursday, led by the council’s National President, PrincessContinue Reading
By Abujah Rachel The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) has inaugurated a five-year strategy aimed at strengthening global preparedness against epidemic and pandemic threats. The coalition also called for an additional 2.5 billion dollars to reinforce the world’s disease defences. This is contained in a statement by Ms JodieContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Mogbede The Progressive Institute has urged Nigerians to hold state governors and local government chairmen accountable for grassroots development, stressing the Federal Government’s constitutional limitations. Mr Lanre Adebayo, Director-General of the APC-affiliated think tank, spoke on Thursday at a news conference in Abuja. He said citizens must recogniseContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu The European Union (EU) is partnering with Gallery of Code to strengthen the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in empowering Afro-European creatives and preserving cultural heritage. The Chief Executive Officer, Gallery of Code, Oscar Ekponimo, spoke at the ongoing AI+ARTS WEEK in Abuja. He said that theContinue Reading
By Talatu Maiwada Alhaji Idi Mukhtar, the Minister of Livestock Development, on Wednesday lauded the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) and World Bank-funded Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (LPRES) financial intervention in the sector. The minister made the commendation at the regional training for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) andContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Senator representing Bayelsa West Senatorial District, Sen. Seriake Dickson, has urged the Conference Committee working on the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2026 to back the House of Representatives’ version in its entirety. Dickson, a member of the Senate Committee on Electoral Matters, made the call inContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The 2nd Inter-State Fives Unity Cup Championship ended in Abuja on Sunday, with Kebbi State emerging overall champions. Kebbi dominated the tournament, winning all four trophies in the senior, intermediate, junior, and female categories. Katsina State finished second with three medals, Kaduna placed third with two medals,Continue Reading
