The number of British troops deployed to Norway would double over the next three years as part of efforts to strengthen defences in the Arctic and High North against Russia. Defence Secretary, John Healey, has announced this on Wednesday. During a visit to Royal Marines at Camp Viking in NorthernContinue Reading
By Ebere Agozie The Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has urged justice sector stakeholders to adopt accountable, responsive and transformative solutions to enhance service delivery. . Fagbemi gave the call in Abuja during the ministry’s retreat with the theme `Streamlining the ministry 2026 performance management cycle in alignment withContinue Reading
By Cecilia Ologunagba UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres has expressed his sorrow over Tuesday’s deadly shooting at a school in rural Canada that left at least eight dead and 25 wounded. Guterres was “saddened to learn of the tragic shooting in Tumble Ridge, British Columbia,” his spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said atContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher Stakeholders on Wednesday in Abuja called for a deeper and more strategic Nigeria and China partnership that is anchored on industrialisation, expanded market access, and enhanced cooperation within the Global South. They made their views known at the 55th anniversary dialogue to commemorate the establishment of diplomaticContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, says traditional and religious leaders remain vital to improving healthcare delivery and health outcomes across Nigerian communities. Pate stated this on Wednesday in Abuja during a media conference ahead of the 2026 Nigerian Traditional and ReligiousContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Haematology experts have identified under-diagnosis and poor recognition of haemophilia as major challenges affecting management of the disorder in Nigeria. They spoke on Wednesday in Abuja at the Nigeria Inherited Blood Disorders Leadership Forum. The forum, with the theme ‘Strengthening Blood Disorder Care through Collaboration, Partnership andContinue Reading
By Veronica Dariya Mr John Gabaya, the Chairman of Bwari Area Council, FCT, on Wednesday presented a budget of N30.6 billion for 2026 to the council’s legislature for approval. Gabaya tagged it budget of “Consolidating Developmental Gains and Strengthening Service Delivery for Sustainable Growth.” He said that the budget comprisedContinue Reading
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s strategic leadership in regional peace and security, saying Liberia’s stability remains a product of Nigeria’s sacrifice and African solidarity.Continue Reading
By Victor Okoye Ibrahim Gusau, President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has reaffirmed confidence in Super Eagles Head Coach, Eric Chelle, amid reported external interest. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Chelle drew attention following the Super Eagles’ impressive performance at the 2025 Africa Cup of NationsContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) and the Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM Bank) are partnering to mobilise a long-term, development-oriented financing for the transformation of Nigeria’s sugar industry. The Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of NSDC, Mr Kamar Bakrin, said this when he led a delegation to visitContinue Reading
