By Dorathy Aninge The Benue Government has reiterated its stance on the establishment of state police as a sustainable solution to the persistent insecurity in the state. Gov. Hyacinth Alia stated this on Wednesday at the town hall meeting with President Bola Tinubu, who is in the state to commiserateContinue Reading
By Oluwatope Lawanson The Lagos State Government has taken legislative steps to tackle child exploitation in domestic labour, warning that such exploitation should be treated as domestic violence. The Executive Secretary, Lagos State Law Reform, Mrs Oluyemisi Ogunlola, made this known at the celebration of 2025 World Day Against ChildContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The President of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Dr Ike Neliaku, has appealed to professional organisations in the communication, information, and marketing sectors to collaborate in advancing national development. Neliaku made the appeal during the public presentation of the book “Nigeria Media Renaissance: GOCOP Perspectives onContinue Reading
By Akpan Glory Stakeholders in Nigeria’s water and sanitation sector have been urged to adopt Citywide Inclusive Sanitation (CWIS) approaches to address the country’s sanitation crisis, strengthen public health, and build resilient cities. Mr Timeyin Uwejamomere, Managing Partner of Mangrove and Partners, made the call in Abuja at a 3-dayContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), has commended President Bola Tinubu for his intervention and timely visit to Benue State. The National President of MACBAN, Alhaji Baba Othman-Ngelzarma, made the commendation in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Othman-Ngelzarma also lauded the Federal GovernmentContinue Reading
By Ginika Okoye The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has taken its sensitisation to markets in Abuja Council Areas to curb unfair practices among traders. The Area Councils where the sensitisation took place include Kwali, Abaji, Kuje and Gwagwalada markets. Speaking at the exercise in Kwali in Abuja,Continue Reading
By Uche Anunne A former member of the House of Representatives, Chief Sam Onuigbo, says the harmonious working relationship among the three arms of government was good for the consolidation of the nation’s democracy. Onuigbo, who represented Ikwuano/Umuahia North and South Federal Constituency in the 8th and 9th Assembly, saidContinue Reading
By Olajide Idowu The Redeemer’s University, Ede, in Osun, on Tuesday distributed foodstuffs, clothing and other items to indigent residents in the community. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the programme, tagged “Love Show Case”, was part of ongoing activities to mark the 20th anniversary of theContinue Reading
By Nana Musa The National Pension Commission (PenCom) is set to collaborate with the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) to introduce gratuity. In a statement issued by the commission in Abuja, it said that the framework was for civil servants in treasury-funded Ministries,Continue Reading
Analysis: Gaming, Gambling Addiction, a growing societal burden needing urgent attention By Vivian Ihechu, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In Nigeria, a silent and rapidly escalating crisis—Gaming and Gambling Addiction—is overwhelmingly affecting public health and social well-being, particularly among the youth. Physical ailments like hypertension, diabetes and cancerContinue Reading
