By Mark Longyen Turkish President, Recep Erdogan, says the country’s current leadership is working to ensure that Türkiye becomes a regional power that is globally respected, terror-free, peaceful, great, strong and economically prosperous. Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, Mehmet Poroy, stated this in a speech he read on behalf of ErdoganContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government has released N2.3 billion to unions in federal universities to clear the backlog of arrears. It has also reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to revitalising the tertiary education sector through decisive fiscal interventions, policy reforms, and sustained dialogue with the Academic Staff Union of UniversitiesContinue Reading
By Glory Akpan The C-Circle Foundation for Sustainable Health and Environment has launched a nationwide campaign to end the consumption of ’Nzu’ (edible clay), a hidden source of lead poisoning in Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the campaign coincides with the 2025 International Lead Poisoning PreventionContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Forum of State Chairmen of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has backed the National Working Committee’s (NWC) decision confirming the dismissal of former National Chairman, Alhaji Shehu Gabam. The chairmen stated their position in a communiqué issued on Wednesday in Abuja after a meeting at theContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Forum of Former Deputy Governors of Nigeria (FFDGN) has called for renewed commitment to industrialisation, leadership accountability, and innovation to reposition the country on a path of productivity and self-reliance. Speaking at the Forum’s 4th Annual National Conference in Abuja, the Chairman, Dr Chris Akomas, saidContinue Reading
By Martha Agas A staff member of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Martha Agas, is among 10 journalists selected for the maiden HumAngle Fellowship for Reporting Conflict and Missing Persons (HCMPF). The fellowship is organised by HumAngle in collaboration with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). ItContinue Reading
By Akpan Glory WaterAid Nigeria, in partnership with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (CHC), has commissioned solar-powered boreholes and sanitation facilities across four communities in Bwari Area Council of the FCT. The intervention, part of the CHC Year 2 Project, aims to improve access to safe Water,Continue Reading
By Patricia Amogu The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting farmers in boosting productivity, food security, and nutrition across Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa. Head of IITA Abuja Station, Dr Beatrice Aighewi, stated this during the IITA Farmers’ Day on Innovation for Nutrition and FoodContinue Reading
By Alex Enebeli The Enugu State Government and the World Health Organisation (WHO), have reiterated their commitment to make Enugu State polio free through various interventions. They stated this during an event to mark 2025 World Polio Day in Enugu on Friday with the theme “End Polio: Every Child, EveryContinue Reading
By Aderogba George Comrade Onyebuchi Eze, the newly elected Chairman of the Forum of National Youth Leaders of Political Parties in Nigeria (FNYLPPN), has pledged to provide responsive leadership. He said the forum under his watch would serve as a watchdog on government policies and speak out whenever necessary. Eze,Continue Reading
