By Justina Auta A nationwide voters’ preference survey has revealed that Nigerians are increasingly willing to elect women, young people and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), provided they are considered competent, qualified and possess credible leadership track records. The findings are contained in Nigeria’s first nationally representative Voters’ Preference Survey (VPS),Continue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured Nigerians that every vote will count in the 2027 general elections, saying the commission is committed to consolidating the nation’s democratic governance. INEC Deputy Director of Voter Education and Planning, Mrs Magdalene Aku, gave the assurance onContinue Reading
By Mukhtar Sagir Dambatta A cryptocurrency expert, Sunusi Ali, has urged young Nigerians to acquire adequate knowledge of blockchain technology and risk management before investing in digital assets. Ali gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja, while highlighting strategies forContinue Reading
By Safia Abdulrahman Dr Marvelous Idemudia, a medical doctor at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Clinic, has expressed concern over the growing number of young Nigerians being diagnosed with hypertension and diabetes. Idemudia, who made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), saidContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Nigerians have expressed mixed reactions to the Federal Government’s comprehensive reforms of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), supporting the skills-based approach while raising concerns about implementation, funding, infrastructure and sustainability nationwide. Respondents who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Wednesday saidContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah Girl Effect Nigeria, an NGO, says it has successfully mobilised more than 18 million Nigerians and facilitated vaccination of 26,000 adolescent girls against the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) across five states. The Country Director, Girl Effect Nigeria, Mrs Boladale Akin-Kolapo, disclosed this in Abuja at the national close-outContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Convener of South West Agenda for Asiwaju (SWAGA), Mr Oyetunde Ojo, has urged Nigerians to support the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027, saying continuity would enable the administration to consolidate ongoing reforms and deliver greater benefits. Ojo, who is also the Managing Director ofContinue Reading
By Lucy Osuizigbo-Okechukwu An Infectologist and Vaccinologist, Prof. Nnamdi Onyire, has urged Nigerians to remain vigilant and seek immediate medical attention if they develop symptoms associated with Ebola Virus Disease (EVD). Onyire, a lecturer at Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, gave the advice while reacting to reports of Ebola outbreaksContinue Reading
By Edith Nwapi A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Adeola Adedipe has advised Nigerians to always use the June 12, 1993 electoral incident as a serious lesson to upholding the sanctity of democratic principles. Adedipe said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, whileContinue Reading
By Bolanle Lawal Gov. Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti has urged Nigerians to keep faith in democracy as a platform for deepening citizens’ participation in governance and advancing national development. Oyebanji made the call in a statement issued on Friday in Ado-Ekiti by his Special Adviser on Media, MrContinue Reading
