By Sumaila Ogbaje The Historical Society of Nigeria (HSN) is to celebrate its 70th anniversary, marking seven decades of scholarly contributions to national development and preservation of Nigeria’s collective memory. The Acting President of the Society, Prof. Zara Kwaghe, made this known at a news conference on Friday in Abuja.Continue Reading

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Federal Government has identified patriotism as a key pillar to rebuilding Nigeria’s moral fabric and the attainment of national reorientation values. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, said this in Abuja when the founder of Community Peace Initiatives Network (CPIN), Mr AbdullahiContinue Reading

By Aderogba George The Human Resources Development Centre (HRDC) of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has introduced a nine-month professional diploma programme on election monitoring and administration to strengthen Nigeria’s democracy. The Programme Coordinator, Dr Ben Onwudinjo, disclosed this at a news conference in Abuja on Friday. He said theContinue Reading

By Bushrah Akande and Kemi Akintokun Health experts on Thursday urged government at all levels to prioritise prevention, embrace data-driven research, and create a coordinated national response to tackle non-communicable diseases. The call was made at the opening of the 7th Annual International Conference of the Nigerian Association of ForeignContinue Reading

Pardon By Adeyemi Adeleye The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has applauded President Bola Tinubu’s “courageous and compassionate decision” to grant state pardon to late nationalist, Herbert Macaulay, and 174 others. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Tinubu on Thursday granted post-humous presidential pardon to  Macaulay.Continue Reading