By Isaac Aregbesola The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has clarified the legal status of former governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai. The commission explained in a statement by its Spokesperson, Okor Odey, on Tuesday in Abuja, that his continued detention was based on anContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The President of the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), Chinyere Igwegbe, has urged stronger collaboration and increased investment in women and girls pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Speaking at APWEN’s International Women’s Day celebration in Abuja on Tuesday, Igwegbe said the theme,Continue Reading
Resignation By Okon Okon President Bola Tinubu has directed all political appointees under his administration, seeking elective offices in the 2027 general elections to resign on or before March 31. This is contained in a circular issued by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF)Continue Reading
By Talatu Maiwada The Adamawa Government says it is targeting no fewer than one million children aged zero to 59 months in a forthcoming vaccination campaign against preventable diseases. The Deputy Governor, Prof. Kaletapwa Farauta, disclosed this at the first quarter meeting of the State Task Force on Primary HealthContinue Reading
Commitment By Olubukola Aiyedogbon Ilorin, March 17, 2026(NAN) The Kwara government has reaffirmed its commitment to ending Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), warning that perpetrators will face prosecution under existing laws. The Commissioner for Women Affairs, Mrs Opeyemi Afolashade, stated this at a community engagement town hall meeting held onContinue Reading
By Alaba Olusola Oke Stakeholders in the health sector have lauded reductions in child mortality, attributing the progress to healthcare services delivered under the Immunisation Plus Malaria Progress by Accelerating Coverage and Transforming Services project (IMPACT). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the IMPACT Project is sponsored byContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Committee of Chief Medical Directors and Medical Directors of Federal Tertiary Hospitals has called for strengthened security around health facilities following recent bomb attacks in Maiduguri, Borno State. The committee made the call while condemning coordinated explosions that rocked parts of Maiduguri, including the University ofContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Nigeria and stakeholders have called on the European Union (EU) to support health equity amid global discussions on pandemic preparedness. Their appeal comes during ongoing negotiations for the World Health Organization (WHO) Pandemic Agreement and the Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS)Continue Reading
Retired AVM Sayo Olatunde, author of “Beyond the Symptoms: Tackling the Root of Nigeria’s Insecurity”, has called for a systemic approach to tackling Nigeria’s persistent security challenges.Continue Reading
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has commenced an appeal against FIFA’s decision rejecting its petition on DR Congo players’ eligibility in the 2026 World Cup Playoff.Continue Reading
