Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has called for improved welfare and better support for Nigeria’s armed forces while honouring the late Lieutenant General Chikadibia Isaac Obiakor (rtd.). Obi made the call on Friday in Awka, Anambra State, where he joined other Nigerians to celebrate the life and legacy...
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The Federal Government and states have pledged to deepen collaboration at the grassroots as Nigeria moves to translate its nutrition policies into measurable improvements in communities and households. The renewed push is aimed at strengthening nutrition delivery through coordinated action across health, education, agriculture, water, sanitation and social protection,...
Concern Nigerian Youths for Good Governance (CNYGG) has defended the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), urging Global Integrity Watch (GIW) to avoid what it described as political interference over audit-related allegations against the commission. The group said accountability should be pursued fairly and in line with due process rather...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on its staff to go beyond routine official responsibilities by prioritising professionalism, empathy, accountability and timely service delivery to voters and other stakeholders. The call was made during the Commission’s 2026 Customer Service Week celebration, held at its Conference Hall in Abuja,...
The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) in Kaduna State has reaffirmed its commitment to modernising postal operations, improving service delivery and expanding access to essential services as it joined postal administrations worldwide to mark the 2026 World Post Day. The celebration, held at the NIPOST Kaduna State Headquarters, was commemorated...
Borno State Government has explained the reason behind the prolonged power outage affecting Maiduguri and several other parts of the state, assuring residents that efforts are ongoing to restore electricity. The Commissioner for Transport and Energy, Mohammed Lawan Buba, said the blackout was caused by a fault on the...
Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu , has described the late veteran journalist, Mr. Anietie Akpan, as a man of stature, whose contributions to journalism and public life would remain indelible. The governor conveyed his condolences to the bereaved family through his Chief Press Secretary and Special Adviser on...
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said Nigeria’s economy is now on a stronger footing following the economic reforms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, with the country entering a new phase focused on growth, investment, jobs, nd shared prosperity. Idris said this on Thursday in a...
In an aggressive bid to unlock billions in untapped wealth, has embarked on a mega-infrastructure campaign designed to turn its agricultural sector into a primary economic powerhouse. By resolving critical supply chain gaps and logistical bottlenecks, the country aims to de-risk agribusiness, attract significant investment, and ensure long-term food...
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has announced a series of measures to restore peace in the troubled Aguleri-Umuoba Anam area following a deadly communal crisis that claimed innocent lives and caused destruction of property. The governor disclosed this after meeting with critical stakeholders from both sides of the...
Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has condemned what it described as the Federal Government’s apparent neglect and inadequate response to Nigeria’s worsening insecurity, warning that the continued killings, kidnappings and destruction of livelihoods pose an existential threat to the country. The forum called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other...
Nigerian police authorities have revealed how they will effectively secure the 176,846 polling units where voting would take place in the 2027 general elections. The police said they would use a predictive and risk analysis strategy to predict where trouble would most likely erupt, saying this would guide their...
The Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers (NSChE) on Friday conferred its Honorary Fellowship on top energy industry leaders, including Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), Adeleye Falade, at a ceremony held in Lagos. See photos below:
Gender equality advocate and the Creative Director, Gender Agenda, Dr. Adaora Onyechere Sydney-Jack, has made a strong case for the greater inclusion of women in Nigeria’s male-dominated electoral process. Adaora Onyechere Sydney-Jack, who doubles as the Founder of the WEWE Network Afrique spoke during the panel session of the...
Borno State Governor Professor Babagana Zulum has urged Nigeria’s business leaders and private institutions to invest in the state’s recovery from insurgency, help displaced families rebuild their livelihoods, and create jobs for young people. Governor Zulum made the call on Thursday at the opening of a two-day Borno State...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced plans to begin distributing Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in Sokoto State to residents who registered during the 2025 Continuous Voter Registration exercise, assuring that internally displaced persons (IDPs) will not be left out. The Sokoto State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Umar Yusuf...
Former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has approached the state High Court to compel the government to release the report of the judicial commission that investigated his administration from 2015 to 2023. Tambuwal, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former Speaker of the House of...
Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, has called for a stronger role for the education sector in tackling child malnutrition, identifying school feeding, school health, nutrition education and improved access to quality education as key interventions under the Nutrition 774 Initiative. Dr. Alausa made the call at the Ethiopia–Nigeria...
Nigeria’s widely reported improving Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth is coming under increasing scrutiny as businesses and households continue to contend with high production costs, weak purchasing power and structural constraints that limit the extent to which headline economic growth is felt across the wider economy. The National Bureau...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has demanded the immediate release of its member, Mr. Ani Chidi, who was remanded by an Enugu East Magistrate’s Court over a video linked to an alleged attack on party members during a political meeting in Obuoffia, Awkunanaw. Chidi was arraigned by the Enugu State...