By Nefishetu Yakubu The Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate in 2023, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has urged Nigerians to renew their commitment to democracy, credible elections, constitutional governance and the welfare of the people. Adebayo made the call in a Democracy Day message issued on Friday in Abuja to markContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) says kidnappings and unsafe learning environments are denying millions of Nigerian children opportunities to play, learn, thrive and enjoy childhood. The Chief of UNICEF Lagos Field Office, Celine Lafoucriere, said this at the commemoration of the 2026 International Day of Play,Continue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has called on the Federal Government to renew its commitment to peace, security and national development. The council made the call in a Democracy Day message to Nigerians, contained in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja by itsContinue Reading
Mr Santus Ofana, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency, has reaffirmed his victory in the party’s primary election, urging party members and supporters to disregard claims challenging the outcome of the exercise. Ofana made the clarification at a news conference on Friday, insisting that the primaryContinue Reading
By Hafsah Tilde The Women and Youth Care Empowerment Initiative (WAYCE), a non-governmental organisation (NGO), has called on women across Nigeria to update their voter registration and actively participate in elections. The group emphasised that every vote counts in strengthening democracy, urging greater civic engagement among women to improve participationContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Chairman of Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Ltd., Mr Foluso Phillips, has urged directors to integrate diplomacy, trade and geopolitical intelligence into corporate strategy for sustainable business growth. Phillips, who is also Chairman of Phillips Consulting Ltd., gave the advice on Wednesday in Lagos at the CharteredContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) has decorated Shola Mese (JP) as an All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) Ambassador. Mese, the Vice Captain of Ogunu Golf Club in Warri, Delta, and Founder of the Shola Mese Foundation, received the honour when the LGAN President, Dr LamiContinue Reading
By Nana Musa The Nigeria Police Force Pensions Ltd. has unveiled a WhatsApp Business platform to improve pension services and strengthen engagement with police personnel and retirees nationwide. Speaking at the inauguration in Abuja on Wednesday, Acting Managing Director, Mr Muhammad Dutse, described the application as user-friendly and accessible. HeContinue Reading
By Dorcas Elusogbon Prof. Lateef Sanni, the Executive Director, Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI) says Nigeria can achieve food security through improved storage infrastructure and adequate credit support to farmers. Sanni said this on Wednesday at the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) 15th Faculty of Agriculture Lecture and 65th anniversaryContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike Dr Adebowale Adedokun, Director-General, Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has charged Federal Government agencies to adhere strictly to due procurement processes to ensure effective service delivery and value for money. This is contained in a statement signed by Zira Nagga, Head, Press and Public Relations, BPP, inContinue Reading
