By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government says it has committed 346 million dollars in co-financing in 2026 to support HIV, tuberculosis and malaria programmes. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, disclosed this at the national launch of Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable for HIV prevention.Continue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu University of Abuja, in collaboration with National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), have admitted the first set of 55 postgraduate students for the 2024/2025 academic session. The News Agency of Nigeria NAN reports that the Vice-Chancellor of UniAbuja, Prof. Hakeem Fawehinmi, spoke atContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu African Democratic Congress (ADC) Constitution Review Committee has proposed 30 per cent representation for women, 20 per cent for youths and inclusion of persons living with disabilities (PLWDs) within the party’s structure. This is contained in a report submitted to the National Chairman of ADC, Sen. DavidContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Labour Party (LP) says its presidential candidate for 2027 general election has been zoned to the southern part of the country. The party interim National Chairman, Sen. Nenadi Usman, stated this in an interview with newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja after theContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday unveiled the draft 2026 Regulations and Guidelines for Political Parties, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, did the unveiling at the consultative meeting with leaders of political parties on the review ofContinue Reading
The Federal Government is to establish civilian de-mining teams comprising retired military personnel, other security veterans, and civilians, including youths and medical professionals, to tackle threats of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).Continue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education (NMEC) has unveiled a plan to reach 300,000 youths and adults with functional literacy skills nationwide. The initiative, tagged Staff-Led Literacy Facilitation Initiative, was unveiled on Tuesday in Abuja to tackle adult illiteracy and promote vocational andContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting women’s participation in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) to enhance business growth for effective economic stability. The President of the chamber, Chief Emeka Obegolu, reaffirmed the commitment on Tuesday in Abuja, at the secondContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has extolled Mr Tunde Rahman, his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Special Duties, for his professionalism and loyalty at 60. Tinubu, in a birthday tribute, praised Rahman’s longstanding dedication to duty, noting his service as former Adviser on Media and his current roleContinue Reading
Bobrisky: Independent panel presents report on alleged corruption, violence in NCoSContinue Reading
