By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government has released N2.3 billion to unions in federal universities to clear the backlog of arrears. It has also reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to revitalising the tertiary education sector through decisive fiscal interventions, policy reforms, and sustained dialogue with the Academic Staff Union of UniversitiesContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says several programmes designed for the year 2025 ember months campaign are to ensure that the highway is safe and secure for road users. The Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, stated this during the 12th FRSC Valedictory Lecture Series in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Glory Akpan The C-Circle Foundation for Sustainable Health and Environment has launched a nationwide campaign to end the consumption of ’Nzu’ (edible clay), a hidden source of lead poisoning in Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the campaign coincides with the 2025 International Lead Poisoning PreventionContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Forum of State Chairmen of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has backed the National Working Committee’s (NWC) decision confirming the dismissal of former National Chairman, Alhaji Shehu Gabam. The chairmen stated their position in a communiqué issued on Wednesday in Abuja after a meeting at theContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says no fewer than 45,853 suspects were arrested, 8.5 million kilograms of drugs seized, and 9,263 convictions achieved in the last 30 months of its operations. The NDLEA Chairman, retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, said this during awards and commendation lettersContinue Reading
By Okon Okon A Clinical Psychologist, Dr Adedotun Ajiboye, has urged journalists to pay closer attention to their mental health to effectively manage the pressures and stress that come with their profession. Ajiboye, a lecturer at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, gave the advice while delivering a lecture atContinue Reading
By Okon Okon The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has cautioned journalists against careless or sensational headlines that could trigger conflict and unrest in the country. The Director-General of NOA, Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, gave the advice on Wednesday at the 2025 Press Week of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) HeadquartersContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) have tasked journalists to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and ethics as a tool to project Nigeria’s core values and image. They made the call during the maiden Press Week organised byContinue Reading
By Talatu Maiwada The Adamawa Government has received nine fully equipped primary healthcare centres constructed and renovated by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) to strengthen healthcare delivery in the state. The Deputy Governor, Prof. Kaletapwa Farauta, who represented Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri, officially received the facilities at Gyawana, Lamurde LocalContinue Reading
By Sylvester Thompson Prof. Maxwell Gidado, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and Professor of Constitutional Law, says a legitimate, locally rooted democratic constitution is key to Nigeria’s path to progress. He said this in his lecture at the Nasarawa State University 53rd Lecture with theme: “Nigeria’s Unitary-Federalism and theContinue Reading
