By Chimezie Anaso The Management of United Nigeria Airline says it has suspended a female staff member for alleged unprofessional treatment of Ms. Doris Akonanya, an amputee passenger. The airline, in a statement signed by Chibuike Uloka, its Public Relations Officer, on Wednesday, also said it had commenced investigation intoContinue Reading
By Babatunde Ogunrinde The Lagos State Government on Wednesday welcomed 16-year-old autistic cyclist, Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke, on arrival in Lagos during his endurance cycling journey. He arrived from Enugu State accompanied by parents, Kanyeyachukwu Autism Foundation members, cycling officials, and a medical support team. The team was received by Lagos StateContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The United Nations and the Federal Government have called for stronger partnerships to protect biodiversity and promote sustainable livelihoods, highlighting the link between environmental conservation and human wellbeing. UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Mohammed Fall, represented by UNICEF representative Wafaa Saeed, made the call at the #BeWildForNature Youth Network eventContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) has restated its commitment to transforming Nigeria’s agricultural sector to achieve food security and sovereignty. The Executive Secretary, Cornelius Adebayo, made the assurance during a capacity-building workshop for the authority’s State Coordinators from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory onContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The Heads of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund(IMF) , and the World Bank Group have agreed to form a joint coordination group. The group is aimed at strengthening their response to the energy and economic shocks triggered by the ongoing war in the Middle East.Continue Reading
By Mark Longyen China has called on developing countries to emulate its experience in giant developmental strides over the past four decades and enhance their capacity for transformational economic growth and sustainable development. Mr Hao Wu, Deputy Director of the Executive Department, China Aid Training Programme, made this known inContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has convened a high-level technical session to analyse the 2026 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP). This is part of its renewed strategy to shift Nigeria’s disaster management from reactive response to proactive preparedness. The meeting held in collaboration with the Emergency CoordinationContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says its proactive mitigation strategies have led to a significant reduction in flood-related fatalities. The agency said 241 lives were lost in 2025, compared to over 1,000 deaths recorded in 2024. NEMA Assistant Director of Planning, Mr Dapo Akingboade, disclosed thisContinue Reading
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By Nicholas Dechi The Benue State House of Assembly has called on the state government to urgently ban the use of toxic chemicals in food storage, citing growing health risks to residents across the state. The resolution followed a motion moved by Mr Samuel Matu (APC/Kwande West) during plenary inContinue Reading
