By Deji Abdulwahab The Mission for Education, Social and Health (MESH) says no fewer than 1,600 indigent and vulnerable individuals and families have benefited from its charitable (Zakat) distribution programme. The Chief Executive Officer of MESH, Dr Aminu Hayatu, disclosed this on Monday at the second edition of the organisation’sContinue Reading
By Ehigimetor Igbaugba The collaboration between the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) and the University of Calabar (UniCal) on how to save the endangered Cross River Gorillas from going into extinction has produced four postgraduate graduands. Mr Uchenna Achunine, Director, Business Development and Partnership, NCF, revealed this during the Project AdvisoryContinue Reading
By Olajide Idowu A non-governmental organisation, Community Advancement Initiative for Self Reliance (CAI4SR), has urged the media to adopt disability-inclusive language and uphold ethical reporting standards to protect persons with disabilities from discrimination and misrepresentation. The organisation also cautioned against portraying persons with disabilities as vulnerable, less human, or aContinue Reading
By Mustapha Yauri The Horse Racing Federation of Nigeria (HRFN) says the successful staging of the 2026 International Horse Racing Derby in Zaria has reinforced the city’s position as a historic centre of the sport. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the three-day derby also showcased the growingContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya Niger state Cash Transfer Unit has begun distribution of debit cards for 75, 000 grant to 46,533 economic shock response beneficiaries under the Renewed Hope Agenda Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) Programme of President Bola Tinubu. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the initiative is partContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has appointed Mr Nwachukwu Okafor as its new National Assembly Relations Executive. Okafor made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Abuja. He said his appointment wasContinue Reading
By Peace Aremu Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to people-centred development. Ododo gave the assurance on Saturday in Okene, when the Aishat Omade’s People First Foundation donated a four-bedroom bungalow to an elderly woman, Salamatu Shaibu. Represented by the Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development,Continue Reading
Residents of Eletu Royal Estate, Community Development Authority (CDA), Isheri Oshu, Lagos, on Saturday celebrated the completion of a N90 million electricity project and the inauguration of a N300 million road project.Continue Reading
By Mukhtar Sagir Dambatta The former Chairman of the Kano State Public Complaint and Anti-Corruption Commission, Muhuyi Rimingado, has called for stronger legislation and effective regulation to tackle the menace of fake news and misinformation in Nigeria. Magaji, who is a legal practitioner, made the call during an interview withContinue Reading
By Uchenna Ugwu The Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, on Saturday say the South-Eastern region will continue to be obedient to President Bola Tinubu due to the massive federal government projects in the region. Umahi said this at Onueke in Ezza-South Local Government Area while leading an inspection tourContinue Reading
