By Ibironke Ariyo, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The morning sun filtered through the window of Mrs Esther Okoro’s modest home in Kaduna. She clutched an envelope containing a Correctional Welfare Insurance Scheme (CWIS) death benefit payout, her children playing quietly in the corner. Months of anxiety and uncertainty vanishedContinue Reading
By Chinenye Offor, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In most countries, senior citizens – those aged 60 years and above – are esteemed and accorded special recognition and care by the state. The UN, in acknowledgement of the importance of senior citizens, designated Oct. 1 annually as InternationalContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) On Nigeria’s busy highways, tragedy can unfold in seconds. Twisted metal, shattered windscreens and injured passengers often become grim reminders of how fragile life can be. In such moments, emergency response frequently determines whether victims survive or succumb to their injuries. AcrossContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Seven-year-old Oluchi Okechukwu had always believed that blood on her body could only mean she had fallen or scraped her knee. However, on a quiet day, she noticed a dark red stain spreading across her skirt. It frightened her because she felt no pain nor had anyContinue Reading
By Chijioke Okoronkwo, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The recurring headline, “Another Nigerian Killed in South Africa”, has become a staple of both local and international news bulletins. Most of these deaths result from xenophobic attacks, allegations of crime/drug dealing, and excessive use of force by the law enforcementContinue Reading
By Hajara Leman, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Development is not just about roads, restored landscapes, or new infrastructure; it is also about listening to people and addressing their concerns before they escalate into conflict. For instance, in many communities, a single unresolved complaint can make residents feel ignored. AContinue Reading
India’s indigenous military industrial base is steadily emerging as a global benchmark, combining decades of public-sector expertise with private-sector agility and cutting-edge innovation.Continue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) For decades, the Nigerian oilseed industry has quietly sustained rural livelihoods, supplied factories and supported household food security across the country. The oil ecosystem, woven around palm oil, soybean and other oilseeds, links smallholder farmers, processors,Continue Reading
**How and on what basis the continent’s governments can secure financing should not be based on external discretion By Bola Ahmed Tinubu Africa is paying too much to borrow. Calls to end the “Africa premium” — the gap between how Africa is assessed and the reality of itsContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) At a time when Africa is confronting complex development, governance and security challenges, Ministers of Foreign Affairs from across the African Union (AU) have called for renewed commitment to strengthening the organisation’s institutional frameworks. They emphasised that a more sustainable, united andContinue Reading
