By Mark Longyen, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The ECOWAS Court of Justice, long celebrated for its bold human rights’ rulings, is now under growing pressure to reform. In spite of its landmark judgments, the court continues to struggle with one persistent challenge; poor compliance by member states. Since itContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency, Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu says the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) recorded over six billion Naira in the month of September. Issa-Onilu made this known at the Monthly National Joint Security Press Briefing on Monday in Abuja. The briefing organised by NOAContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, has called for renewed national commitment to hand hygiene as Nigeria joins the global community to commemorate the 2025 Global Handwashing Day. Utsev made the call on Monday in Abuja during a media briefing to outline activitiesContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Society for Peace Studies and Practice (SPSP) and Historical Society of Nigeria (HSN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster peace in the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the two groups performed the signing ceremony in Abuja on Monday. President ofContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer A healthcare professional and philanthropist, Dr Anthony Aduro, has called on Nigerians to re-elect President Bola Tinubu in 2027 to continue with the progressive reforms that are positively impacting on Nigeria. Aduro made the call during a media parley on Monday in Abuja. He described Tinubu asContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The “Brain Trust” (Èdè wa ni – Ẹ Gbe L’árugẹ), a Yoruba socio-cultural group, has reaffirmed its commitment to revitalising the Yoruba language and preserving its cultural heritage. A statement on Sunday by Mr Olushola Macaulay, Director of the Project, said the commitment was made during theContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Society for Public Health Professionals Nigeria (SPHPN) has urged all levels of government to increase funding for the health sector to improve healthcare delivery for Nigerians. Prof. Michael Asuzu, SPHPN’s immediate past President, made the call during the inauguration of the society’s new executives in Abuja,Continue Reading
By Victor Okoye Coach Eric Chelle and captain William Troost-Ekong have praised the Super Eagles’ resilience after a crucial 2-1 win over Lesotho in Polokwane, South Africa on Friday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the victory keeps Nigeria’s hope alive for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification.Continue Reading
By Tosin Kolade Former Nigerian Heads of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon and Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (rtd), former Senate presidents, Sen. David Mark and Iyorchia Ayu, have extolled the virtues of late Prof. Jonah Isawa-Elaigwu. They spoke during a Night of Tributes held in honour of the deceased erudite scholar andContinue Reading
By Isaiah Eka The Akwa Ibom Government has launched the Nigeria Solar for Health Project (NISHP) to tackle the challenges of epileptic power supply to the health sector. Gov. Umo Eno in his keynote address during the state launch on Friday in Uyo said that the project would be inContinue Reading
