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Eid-El-Fitri: FRSC Rolls Out Nationwide Special Patrol As Holiday Traffic Surges
With festive travel often comes a spike in road crashes, congestion and risky driving, and the Federal Road Safety Corps says it is moving early to stay ahead of...
Panic Near Akure Airport As Security Agencies Arrest Four Suspected Bandits
Rising security concerns around critical infrastructure have again come into focus after a joint security operation led to the arrest of suspected bandits near Akure Airport.
The Federal Airports Authority...
Niger Delta Blue Economy Summit Expands, Opens Key Roles To Drive Sustainable Investment
As global attention increasingly turns to the economic potential of oceans and coastal resources, Nigeria’s Niger Delta is positioning itself as a strategic hub for blue economy...
At Baby Dedication, Gov Eno Tells Youths: Let Diligence Open Doors
In a country where many young people are searching for opportunity, Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno says diligence and commitment remain powerful keys to success.
The governor gave the...
World Consumer Rights Day: CSOs Push Salt Limits, Clearer Food Labels Over Nigeria’s NCD Crisis
What Nigerians cannot easily see on food packs may be quietly fuelling a growing public health emergency.
As the world marked Consumer Rights Day 2026, three...
World TB Day: Experts Warn Drug-Resistant TB Still Derailing Global Fight
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
Even with years of scientific progress, drug-resistant tuberculosis remains one of the clearest signs that the global response to infectious disease is still falling dangerously short.
Ahead of World...
Abuja Journalists Raise Alarm Over Water Crisis, Fuel Hike, Insecurity
When the cost of living keeps rising and basic services keep failing, the pressure is felt first by ordinary people.
That concern took centre stage on Saturday as the Nigeria Union...
Court Sentences Lecturer To Death For Armed Robbery In Ondo
Justice can be slow, but when it comes, it can land with crushing finality.
That was the outcome in Ondo State, where a court sentenced a lecturer, Shittu Isiaka, to death...
Abuja Journalists Get Health Insurance Boost As Fasawe, NUJ Seek Wider Support
For many journalists, the burden of reporting the news often comes with little protection for their own wellbeing.
In Abuja, that reality is beginning to change as more media...
Disu To FCT Journalists: Media Must Be Treated With Respect, Not Contempt
Trust between security agencies and the media often shapes how the public understands safety, accountability and governance.
That reality came into focus in Abuja on Saturday as the Inspector-General...
By Mary Ugorji
In a nation where conversations about youth empowerment often revolve around government policies and political promises, one man in Owerri Zone of Imo State has demonstrated what purposeful private leadership can achieve.
High Chief Nwokie , Solar Priest,...
IWD 2026: INWOAD Pushes For Women’s Inclusion, Safety and Economic Support In Nigeria
Real progress for women is not measured by speeches alone, but by how much access they have to safety, education, opportunity and decision-making.
That message came through strongly...
33 Young Engineers Begin Specialist Pipeline Training To Strengthen Nigeria’s Energy Future
Nigeria’s drive to build home-grown expertise in the oil and gas sector received another boost as 33 young graduates began a 12-month specialist training programme in pipeline engineering,...
Promotion Seen As Reward For Professionalism In Nigeria Police ...Odita
The journey through the ranks of the Nigeria Police Force often reflects years of discipline, loyalty, and dedication to public safety.
For AIG Olohundare Jimoh, his recent elevation is being celebrated...
Omidiran Pushes For Gender-Balanced Leadership At UN Women Summit
As global conversations intensify around inclusive governance and women’s leadership, Nigeria’s Federal Character Commission (FCC) Chairman, Hulayat Omidiran, has called for stronger commitment to gender balancing as a pathway to national...
Soludo Calls For Relaunch Of ‘Anambra Rebirth’ To Tackle Moral Decline
At a time when concerns over the erosion of values and the growing “get-rich-quick” culture dominate public discourse, Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has called for a renewed...
Art Meets Advocacy: France Launches Creative Campaign To Amplify Women’s Rights In Nigeria
In a country where conversations about gender equality often struggle to reach grassroots communities, art is emerging as a powerful voice for change.
To mark International Women’s Day...
When Voters Stay Home: The Warning From Abuja’s Empty Polling Units
By Chidinma Eferebo
Democracy weakens not only when votes are manipulated but also when citizens stop showing up to vote.
That troubling reality was on display during the February 21, 2026,...
AMR Fight Must Tackle Gender Inequality and Violence, Experts Warn
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The global fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) may fail unless governments confront gender inequality and gender-based violence that shape how women access healthcare and medicines.
Experts at the AMR Dialogues...
Egbetokun Bows Out As Police Chief, Highlights Key Reforms At Ceremonial Pull-Out Parade
After more than three decades in uniform, former Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has formally retired from service, reflecting on the reforms and institutional changes he said...
Akwa Ibom Moves To Mechanise Farming As Gov Eno Prepares To Launch Agric Equipment Leasing Company
As Nigeria grapples with rising food prices and the urgent need to boost local food production, Akwa Ibom State is stepping up efforts to...
Hidden Nigerian Talent Abroad: Coach Urges NFF To Hand Chiwendu Super Eagles Chance
As Nigeria continues its search for fresh attacking options, a football coach in Abuja is drawing attention to a young striker quietly making his mark in Europe.
The...
Silent Breath Crisis: Respiratory Diseases Tighten Their Grip On Africa
By Princess-Ekwi Ajide
Every breath should come naturally, yet for millions across Africa, it is becoming an exhausting struggle.
Chronic respiratory diseases are quietly emerging as one of the world’s most pressing...
Nigeria Pushes For Collective Action At Commonwealth Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
As global tensions, economic uncertainty and governance challenges continue to shape international relations, Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to working with global partners to advance peace, stability and shared prosperity.
Nigeria’s...
ECOWAS Lawmaker Warns Leaders: Stop Paying Lip Service To Education Reform
By Kwaku Sakyi-Danso & Sandra Chukwugekwu
Education reform in West Africa must move beyond speeches and policy papers to real, measurable action.
That was the strong warning from a Liberian lawmaker...
“I Deserve A Medal, Not Blackmail” - Police Officer Breaks Silence On Alleged N100m Fraud Investigation
In Nigeria’s often polarised conversation about policing, stories of officers claiming to have pursued accountability within the system rarely dominate the headlines.
But a Senior...
IGP Disu Visits Troubled Kwara Community, Assures Residents Of Renewed Security Push
In communities shaken by violence, the presence of leadership often carries a powerful message of reassurance.
That was the signal sent when the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu,...
Nigeria Takes Bold Step In HIV Prevention With Arrival Of Long-Acting Injectable Lenacapavir
By Princess-Ekwi Ajide
Nigeria’s fight against HIV is entering a new phase, driven by innovation aimed at making prevention easier and more accessible for people at risk.
The Federal...
Invest In Women To Strengthen Democracy and Press Freedom, IPC Urges
Around the world, societies that empower women tend to build stronger democracies, more vibrant media systems and inclusive leadership structures.
Yet, in many countries including Nigeria, women still face structural...
Why Diagnostics Hold the Key To Nigeria’s Health Reform - Salako Speaks At National Summit
In modern medicine, the difference between life and death often begins with a diagnosis. Without accurate tests and reliable laboratory systems, doctors are forced to...
