Ghana is set to host the 2025 African Women Conference (AWC) this November from 26 to 28, bringing together women leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and advocates from across Africa and the diaspora to discuss pathways for advancing gender equity, leadership, and sustainable development across the continent. The high-level conference, themed:...
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The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), has welcomed the prompt release of its colleagues, Ruth Marcus and Keshia Jang of Jay 101.9 FM, Jos, Plateau State, who were recently arrested on Saturday while covering the funeral of the late mother of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Professor...
When Olusegun Obasanjo took over in 1976 from the slain Murtala Mohammed as Nigeria’s military Head of State, the regime was already committed as a matter of policy to transition power to an elected civilian administration in 1979. This was a big deal, alright, but not one over which...
Governor Umo Eno is expanding access to healthcare services to rural communities of Akwa Ibom State and one of the ways that this is being achieved is through the state health insurance agency, a social security system that guarantees the provision of needed health services to persons on the...
As Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, commemorates its 63rd anniversary, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Adamu Ahmed has raised concerns over a troubling trend: a significant exodus of staff seeking better opportunities within and outside Nigeria. Speaking at a press briefing marking the university’s anniversary, Prof. Ahmed revealed that nearly 2,000 staff...
Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has officially approved UAC of Nigeria Plc’s acquisition of CHI Limited, the makers of the popular Chivita and Hollandia beverage brands. UAC confirmed the regulatory greenlight on Saturday in a disclosure filed with the Nigerian Exchange Ltd., marking the completion of a...
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has pledged timely completion of critical road infrastructure projects aimed at transforming urban and satellite areas of Abuja. Speaking during an inspection tour on Saturday, Wike expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of ongoing works, particularly on the Wuye-Ring Road II...
The Department of State Services (DSS), has released two reporters of Jay 101.9 FM, Jos, Plateau State, wrongfully arrested during the visit of President Bola Tinubu on Saturday. President Tinubu was in Plateau for the burial of mother of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwadta...
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara has assured residents of the border town of Banki that robust security measures will be implemented to protect the area from further attacks by Boko Haram insurgents. Governor Zulum who is on a working visit to the town on Saturday was greeted by a...
Security was visibly heightened across Jos on Saturday as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Plateau State to attend the funeral of Mama Lydia Yilwatda, mother of APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentewa Yilwatda. A field assessment by a correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) showed heavy deployment...
North Central Development Commission (NCDC), barely a month into its official establishment, has submitted a ₦140 billion budget proposal for the 2025 fiscal year as part of efforts to kickstart its operations and deliver developmental projects across the North Central region. In a statement released on October 3, the...
National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has set December 31, 2025, as the final date for intending pilgrims to complete payment for the 2026 Hajj. Speaking during a pressl conference in Kano on Friday, the Commission’s Chairman, Professor Abdullahi Usman, said the deadline was carefully chosen to facilitate effective...
First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Friday, officially commissioned a newly built 100-bed Mother and Child Hospital in Gombe State — a healthcare project designed to improve maternal and child survival across the North-East region. The state-of-the-art facility, named in her honour, was described by Mrs. Tinubu as “more...
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transforming the state into a vibrant economic and investment hub. The governor made this known on Thursday during an interactive session with members of the Bauchi business community at the Government House. The engagement forms part of the...
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the immediate construction of a new hospital, water facilities, and other essential infrastructure for the people of Kirawa. Zulum announced the approval on Friday during an assessment visit to the community which was recently affected by violent extremists attack. The...
Three U.S.-based human rights and self-determination advocacy organizations have faulted President Bola Tinubu for likening the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to the Boko Haram insurgent group in his Independence Day address. In a joint statement issued Thursday, the groups, Advocates for Victims of Injustice and Discrimination (AVID), Rising...
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has launched the Kaduna State Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System (KADSEMSAS), describing it as a landmark initiative in his administration’s drive to save lives and expand access to quality healthcare. Speaking at the official flag-off on Thursday, the governor said the program goes...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has called on National Assembly for a timely of amendment to Electoral Act and the constitution. The Chairman of the Commission, Prof Mahmood Yakubu made the call on Tuesday while hosting the European Union Election Observation Follow-up Mission in Abuja.The visit helped both sides...
Traditional rulers from the Ife North Local Government Area of Osun State have given the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, a 21-day deadline to retract a viral allegation accusing the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, of plotting his assassination. The ultimatum was contained in a communiqué issued...
A total of five hundred and ninety two million naira (N592 million naira), was on Thursday disbursed as bursary allowances to 16,756 students from Nasarawa State, studying at various tertiary institutions in the country. Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, disclosed this during official disbursement of the allowances at College...