By Jumoke Olaitan Mr Yemi Adelakun, Convener of the 2026 Cooperative Housing Summit Africa (CHOSA-AFRICA), says cooperative housing is gaining attention as a practical approach to addressing the growing housing challenges faced by many African countries. Adelakun made the call at a news conference on Friday in Abuja ahead ofContinue Reading
By Alaba Olusola Oke The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has said that the rights of persons with disabilities (PWDs) are sacrosanct for their survival and wellness and must be protected and implemented. The Acting Director of CCD, Mr Godwin Unumeri, said this in Akure on Friday duringContinue Reading
By Monday Ajogun The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has urged persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Edo and across the country to participate actively in politics and community engagements. The acting Director of CCD, Mr Godwin Unumeri, made the call at the closing of a two-day workshopContinue Reading
By Adebisi Fatima Sogbade A 41-year-old travel agent, Ismail Monsuru, on Friday appeared before an Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly obtaining the sum of N572,000 under the guise of procuring a Canadian visa. The defendant is facing trial on a two-count charge of fraud and stealing, to which heContinue Reading
Policy discontinuity responsible for Nigeria’s infrastructure deficit — ex-Gov. Haruna By Philomina Attah Former Governor of Adamawa State, Boni Haruna, has said that the Nigeria’s widening infrastructure deficit is caused by “discontinuity of policies,” not insufficient funding. Haruna made the observation on Thursday, in Abuja, in a goodwill message onContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Federal Government has signed four new contract agreements with construction firms to execute critical road projects across the country in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu. The Minister of Works, Mr David Umahi, made this known at the contract signing ceremony onContinue Reading
Former Governor of Niger, Dr Babangida Aliyu, has called for greater awareness and understanding of perimenopause, describing it as a natural transition that should not be misunderstood or stigmatised.Continue Reading
By Uche Bibilari The Co-Founder of SkolaKonnect, a digital platform, Ms Obehi Ogbeide, has underscored the need for students to acquire skills and become self-employed while still in school to help reduce unemployment in the country. Ogbeide said this during the Future Forward Campus Tour and launch of the platformContinue Reading
A Civil Society Organisation (CSO), Spaces For Change (S4C), has raised concerns over increasing digital surveillance of journalists and civic actors ahead of the 2027 general elections in Nigeria.Continue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman A medical expert, Dr Ibrahim Abubakar, has advised Nigerian pilgrims observing the 2026 Hajj in Saudi Arabia to consider their health status before embarking on rigorous spiritual exercise during the pilgrimage. Abubakar, the Head of Medical Mission for this 2026 Hajj operation, gave the advice in anContinue Reading
