By Ahmed Abba A group of six governorship aspirants in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe has commended Vice-President Kashim Shettima for resolving the party’s gubernatorial impasse in the state. The group, known as G-6, made the commendation in a statement issued on Tuesday after a meetingContinue Reading
By Bolanle Lawal Joseph Anifowose, the Allied Peoples Movement(APM) governorship candidate in Ekiti State, has withdrawn from the race and declared support for Gov. Biodun Oyebanji, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress(APC). Anifowose announced his decision on Tuesday during a campaign rally of the APC in IgedeContinue Reading
By Francis Onyeukwu An APC chieftain, Dr Dominic Alancha, has advised the party to ensure transparent, credible, free and fair primary elections to enable it to approach the 2027 general elections as a united force. Alancha gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Adekunle Williams Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Mudashiru Obasa, has declared his intention to contest for the Agege Federal Constituency seat. Obasa made the declaration on Tuesday during a stakeholders’ meeting held in Agege, Lagos, ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries.Continue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Vice-Chancellor, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Prof. Simon Ortuanya, says the institution is strongly supporting climate finance research to address environmental challenges and strengthen sustainable development efforts. Ortuanya made this known at a Stakeholders’ Inception Workshop, on “Innovative Climate Finance for Unlocking Development and Equity inContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) has called on teachers to acquire digital competencies to remain relevant in delivering education to today’s generation of learners. The Registrar/Chief Executive Officer of TRCN, Dr Ronke Soyombo, made the call on Tuesday in Abuja at a workshop organised byContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday said countries must not leave people stranded at sea when they possess the capacity to manage health risks safely under international health regulations responsibly. WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus said this during an online media conference on hantavirus, reflecting on developmentsContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan Stakeholders in the education sector have commended the Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, for convening the board’s first national stakeholder engagement on underage students admitted into universities. The engagement was organised by the JAMB Equal Opportunity Group (JEOG) on behalf of theContinue Reading
By Reporters Project Pink Blue (PPB), a leading cancer care non-governmental organisation, held a specialised training for oncology nurses to broaden their knowledge on breast cancer care and management. The training in Abuja also focused on improving early detection and prevention of breast cancer. It was organised in collaboration withContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The All-Rights Foundation Africa has urged political parties and stakeholders to ensure inclusive participation of Persons With Disabilities in the 2027 elections by supporting them as candidates rather than merely voters. Founder of TAF Africa, Jake Epelle, made the appeal on Tuesday in Abuja during the inaugurationContinue Reading
