By Catherine Egwuom The Lagos State Government says it will continue providing opportunities for youths to thrive globally through leadership development and international exposure initiatives. Mr Mobolaji Ogunlende, the Lagos State Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, said this at a media briefing on Monday at the ministry’s conferenceContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun Ms Titilolami Bello, the Founder of Path to Possibilities, a UK-registered Charity Organisation, has called for more investment in education and vocational training to equip young Nigerians with practical skills. Bello made the call during the 10 years anniversary and graduation ceremony of beneficiaries of the organisation’sContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, Ms Grace Ike, has been honoured with the “Silent Hero in Management” award at the 8th Silent Heroes Awards held in Abuja. The chairman while receiving the award described the recognition as a tribute to theContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has urged its 415 newly inducted members to participate actively in the institute’s activities to build a stronger public relations profession, a better Nigeria and Africa. The President and Chairman of the Governing Council of NIPR, Dr Ike Neliaku, gaveContinue Reading
By Prisca Osaje The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Friday unveiled “Read the Food Labels” campaign, urging consumers to read packaged food labels before buying them. The Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, gave the advice at the Launch of the “Read the FoodContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Cancer survivors, caregivers and health experts have called for stronger psychological support services and improved access to quality and subsidised cancer treatment. They made the call on Saturday in Abuja during the 2026 Cancer Survivors Gathering, themed, “Hope Beyond the Battle”. The event was organised by theContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) has called for stronger measures against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), warning that people living with HIV face heightened risks of abuse and require integrated support services. The organisation also said that persons living with tuberculosis are vulnerable to violence and needContinue Reading
The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has donated 1,000 bags of 10kg rice to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) to support the feeding and rehabilitation of victims across its shelters nationwide. The donation, presented at the Agency’s headquarters in Abuja on Saturday, is aimed atContinue Reading
By Rashida Isah Alhaji Isyaku Bawa-Naibi, Chairman of Suleja Local Government Council, has banned articulated vehicles, particularly fuel tankers, from using the township roads as transit routes. He also approved the deployment of a special security enforcement team to ensure implementation of the order taken to safeguard lives and properties.Continue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The Oboli Foundation for Health and Inclusion (TOFHI) has urged the Federal Government to strengthen Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) for early detection of sicknesses such as diabetes. The foundation made the call on Saturday during its free diabetes screening and medical outreach in Chibiri Community, Kuje AreaContinue Reading
