By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, says terrorism-related attacks on Nigerians, regardless of faith and political affiliations, has declined steeply within the two years of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Idris made this known on Wednesday in Abuja, at a news conference to respondContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne A political advocacy group, The Collective Movement (TCM), has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure full transparency and impartiality in the conduct of the 2027 general election. The group made the call on Wednesday in Abuja through its spokesman, Nasir Aminu, who briefedContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Chancellor of Ekiti State University, Dr Tunji Olowolafe, says Nigeria and Africa cannot reverse medical tourism without deliberate investments in knowledge production, research, and medical education to strengthen local capacity. Delivering the keynote address at the Nigerian Medical Association’s Healthcare and Medical Expo 2.0 in Abuja, themed “ReversingContinue Reading
By Victor Mark/Perpetua Onuegbu The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has encouraged the Federal Government to strengthen tobacco taxation as a proven tool for protecting public health and promoting healthier lifestyles across Nigeria. CISLAC Executive Director, Mr Auwal Rafsanjani, made the remarks on Wednesday in Abuja, at the TobaccoContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang The Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation–Americas (NiDOA) has called on the U.S. government to partner with the Federal Government in tackling issues bothering on security and violent crimes, rather than resort to bridging the nation’s national sovereignty. The Continental Chair of NiDOA, Dr Victor Ubani, stated the positionContinue Reading
By Jacinta Nwachukwu A Justice of the Court of Appeal, Justice Eberechi Wike, says court digitisation will aid delivery of quick, efficient and transparent justice at all levels in Nigeria. Justice Wike expressed the view on Wednesday in Abuja at Access to Justice Parley 2025, organised by Public and PrivateContinue Reading
By Sylvester Thompson Rep. Saidu Abdullahi, Deputy Chairman, House Committee on Finance, says he is in support of the adoption of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) in the country. Some Nigerians have expressed reservations over the safety of GMOs while scientists say they are safe and will boost the nation’s foodContinue Reading
By Olatunde Ajayi The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says access to good water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) is crucial in breaking the cycle of poverty in the country. It, however, highlighted that inadequate WASH perpetuates poverty, urging increased efforts to eradicate open defecation nationwide. Mr Monday Johnson, a WASHContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya Maj.-Gen. John Olusegun-Adeyemo, has assumed duty as the 50th Commander of the Nigerian Army Corps of Artillery (NACA). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the handing over ceremony was held at the corps headquarters in Kontagora, Niger State on Wednesday. NAN also reports that Maj.-Gen.Continue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher China and Nigeria have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral trade and investment at the China Commodities Expo-Nigeria 2025 in Lagos, showcasing opportunities for economic cooperation and fostering deeper commercial ties between both nations. Hosted by China’s Ministry of Commerce and organised by its Trade Bureau onContinue Reading
