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Insecurity Keeps Nigerian Healthcare Professional Away From Home
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
A Nigerian healthcare professional living in the United States, Nkechi Eze, says fear of kidnapping, violent attacks and unsafe roads has kept her from visiting home for years, warning that insecurity...
Troops Rescue 349 Kidnap Victims, Neutralise 217 Criminals In October
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The safe return of 349 kidnapped Nigerians and the surrender of 70 insurgents have emerged as major gains in the military's October operations, as the Armed Forces of Nigeria...
BIPC Assets Surge To ₦25.15bn Under Alia
By Aloysius Chiahemba, Makurdi
From a company with assets valued at about ₦7.95 billion to one now estimated at ₦25.15 billion, the Benue Investment and Property Company (BIPC) says its asset base has grown...
ECOWAS Moves To Unlock Inclusive Digital Trade Across West Africa
For thousands of women and small-scale traders across West Africa, selling goods beyond their immediate communities remains a challenge. ECOWAS is now pushing for digital trade to open new markets,...
ECOWAS, Germany Deepen Strategic Partnership For Regional Growth
For millions of people across West Africa, stronger regional cooperation could mean better economic opportunities, improved stability and a more secure future.
Against this backdrop, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)...
NCDMB, UN Women Move To Unlock $40m Fund for Women In Oil, Gas
For many women-owned businesses in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, access to finance remains a major hurdle, despite the availability of a dedicated $40 million funding facility.
The...
Adamu Makes History As Nigeria Claims Top CAF Job
A Nigerian football administrator is on the verge of making history at the highest level of African football administration, with Samson Adamu reportedly appointed permanent General Secretary of the Confederation of...
Abuja Set For Thrilling African Swimming Showdown
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
For more than 1,000 young swimmers, a week in Abuja could provide the breakthrough they need to turn their sporting dreams into reality as athletes from 32 African countries prepare to compete...
ECOWAS Pushes Bold Defence Drive to Strengthen West African Security
As West African countries confront persistent security threats, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is calling for stronger defence cooperation and greater investment in indigenous defence industries to...
SWAN President Leads Push To End Gender Bias In Sports Reporting
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
Women athletes may win medals, break records and lead their teams to victory, yet still struggle to receive the same media attention as their male counterparts.
The President of...
ECOWAS, AU Rally Youths For Lasting Peace In West Africa
Young people across West Africa are being positioned as key partners in preventing violence and building lasting peace, as regional and continental bodies move to strengthen youth participation in security...
Young Nigerians Hold Key To Stronger Defence Industry - COAS
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
For young Nigerians working in defence manufacturing, the opportunity to turn their skills and ideas into equipment that protects troops could open new doors for employment while helping the...
NISO MD Warns Against Power Sector Fragmentation, Seeks Investment Boost
Adaora Ezenwaka
As more Nigerian states take charge of their electricity markets, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), Engr. Abdu Bello Mohammed, has warned that poor coordination...
APC Bolsters Tinubu’s 2027 Bid With Fresh Campaign Appointments
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
As the race for the 2027 presidential election gathers momentum, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has expanded its campaign machinery with new appointments across key sectors, including youth mobilisation, security,...
Brave Flydubai Pilot, Crew Honoured For Saving 170 Lives
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
A wounded pilot who fought to save his passengers during a mid-air attack has received one of the United Arab Emirates’ prestigious honours alongside his crew.
Captain Smit Machchhar and his...
Make Help Easier To Find Than Drugs, Experts Urge Nigeria
By Princess-Ekwi Ajide
A young person battling substance use may be one phone call away from getting help, but fear of stigma, punishment or rejection can make that call difficult.
For another,...
Former ISSUP President, Agwogie, Celebrates Success, Dedicates Award To Family
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The reward for hard work they say is more work but for the immediate past President and Chairman, Board of Trustees, Nigerian Society of Substance Use Prevention and Treatment...
Benue Police Rescue 29 Kidnap Victims, Arrest 48 Suspects
By Aloysius Chiahemba, Makurdi
Twenty-nine kidnap victims, including a Reverend Father and 17 farmers, have regained their freedom following police operations in Benue State, while 48 suspects, including 34 foreign nationals, have...
Betta Edu Turns 40, Gives Benue IDPs Hope With Scholarships, Empowerment
By Aloysius Chiahemba, Makurdi
For displaced women in Benue State, a sewing machine, grinding machine or hairdressing kit could mean more than a birthday gift. It could be the beginning...
Art Takes On Drug-Resistant Infections In Lagos
A routine infection could become harder to treat if medicines stop working.
In Lagos Nigeria, artists are preparing to use paintings, music, drama and interactive games to help the public understand antimicrobial resistance (AMR)...
INEC Unveils Tough Security Plan To Protect 2027 Voters
For millions of Nigerians preparing to vote in 2027, the safety of polling units and election workers remains crucial to exercising their democratic rights, prompting the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)...
INEC Probes Suspected AI Photos In Voters’ Register
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
Nigerians checking their voter registration details have been urged to scrutinise the records after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) launched a review of photographs suspected to have been generated using...
Nigeria, Japan Pursue Stronger Investment Ties
Nigeria and Japan are seeking to deepen economic cooperation through increased investment, industrial development, technology transfer and energy partnerships as the two countries mark 66 years of diplomatic relations.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador...
Kane’s Golden Night: England Star Wins 2026 Ballon d’Or
For years, Harry Kane has chased football’s biggest individual prize. On Monday night in London, the England captain finally reached the summit, winning the 2026 Men’s Ballon d’Or after a standout...
Women In Sports: Stakeholders At A Media Training Demand Fairer Coverage
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
For many girls in Nigeria, the dream of becoming a professional athlete is often challenged by gender stereotypes and limited opportunities.
This sports leaders say can change if the...
Fani-Kayode Begins SA Mission, Vows To Rebuild Ties
Songs, cultural displays and cheers from Nigerians living in South Africa greeted Ambassador Femi Fani-Kayode on Sunday as he arrived in Johannesburg to begin his diplomatic assignment, pledging to rebuild relations between...
Rita Modebe Gets Major Campaign Appointment In NDC
Hon. Rita Modebe has received a fresh political responsibility, following her appointment as Spokesperson of the Presidential Campaign Committee for the North Central Zone by the New Democratic Congress (NDC).
The appointment has...
Ebola Alert: NCDC Tracks 53 Contacts In Race To Stop Spread
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
For 53 people identified as contacts of Nigeria’s confirmed Ebola case, the coming days will involve close health monitoring, questions about possible exposure and, for some, restrictions on...
Police Pension Breakthrough? IGP Disu Pushes 200% Gratuity
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
For retired police officers struggling to pay medical bills, meet household expenses and cope with rising living costs, a proposed increase in retirement benefits could offer hope of a more secure...
Troops Strike Terrorists, Kill 15 In Borno Air Raid
Residents around Pulka in Borno State have been spared another potential threat after Nigerian troops killed 15 terrorists in a precision air strike targeting suspected insurgent movements in the area.
The operation,...
