By Angela Atab/Justina Auta Amnesty International has sensitised residents of Iddo-Sarki Community in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to the rights of women and girls as part of activities marking International Women’s Day. The campaign focused on educating women, girls and community members on their rights, available legal protections andContinue Reading

By Benson Ezugwu The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has launched the “Yes! Girl” Podcast, a youth-driven digital platform created by adolescent girls, for adolescent girls in Nigeria. The event, held at the Nile Cinema, Enugu, on Saturday, was part of UNICEF’s programmes to commemorate the 2026 International Women’s DayContinue Reading

By Kelechi Ogunleye The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has urged agencies under the ministry to actively deliver on its 2026/2027 operational targets. The agencies include the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), and Federal Fire Service (FFS). Others areContinue Reading

By Mercy Neme The Delta Government on Saturday unveiled the LightRay! Distortion World Book Day Festival. The festival, themed “That Which Bends, Transcends,” is a major celebration of literature, storytelling, and cultural advocacy in the state. It was unveiled at the Office of the Head of Service, Mrs Mininim Oseji,Continue Reading

By Olatunde Ajayi Mechanical engineering stakeholders have raised concerns that university-based engineering and technology research is not being fully commercialised. The concerns were expressed at the 5th Annual Prof. Olusoji Ofi Distinguished Academic Lecture on Saturday in Ibadan. The lecture was organised by the Ibadan Chapter of the Nigerian InstitutionContinue Reading