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When The Rain Stops: Voices From Communities Facing Drought
By Princess-Ekwi Ajide
When the rain stops, silence follows usually not the soothing quiet of peace, but the heavy hush of uncertainty.
Across parts of northern Nigeria, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia, communities that...
Anambra CP Strengthens Peace-Building Efforts Ahead Of Governorship Election
As Anambra gears up for the forthcoming governorship election, the State Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has intensified peace-building engagements to ensure a violence-free poll.
Continuing his statewide advocacy tour, the...
Nigeria Deepens Global Alliances To Tackle False Narratives, Boost National Image
Nigeria is intensifying efforts to reshape global perceptions and counter false narratives damaging its reputation, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said.
Speaking in London at...
AIBEN Unveils Billion-Naira Bourdillon Hotel To Redefine Abuja’s Hospitality Scene
In a bold move to strengthen Nigeria’s tourism and hospitality sector, AIBEN Investment and Properties Limited has launched its latest luxury facility, Bourdillon Hotel, in the Gwarinpa area of Abuja,...
FG Unveils Digital App To Revolutionise Primary Healthcare Delivery
In a major leap towards digitising Nigeria’s health system, the Federal Government has launched the Automated National Standing Orders (NSO) Mobile Application, a groundbreaking tool designed to enhance the efficiency and...
Tinubu’s Strategic Shake-Up Redefines Nigeria’s Security Command
In what insiders describe as one of the most calculated moves of his presidency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has restructured Nigeria’s military leadership, a decision viewed as a deliberate effort to re-engineer the...
Anambra Polls: New INEC Chairman Vows Credible, Transparent Elections
As preparations heighten for the Anambra Governorship Election scheduled for November 8, 2025, the newly appointed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN), has pledged...
Police Sustain Onslaught Against Gunrunning Syndicates, Recover Cache of Arms In 4 States
In a renewed crackdown on illegal arms proliferation, operatives of the Force Intelligence Department – Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT) have dismantled multiple gunrunning networks across Nigeria, arresting...
SWAN @ 60: All Set For Grand Celebration Of Sports Journalism Excellence
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) is set to roll out the drums for its 60th anniversary celebration.
This landmark event promises to blend history, honour, and excellence...
The Powerful Are Looking Away As Africa Drowns In Debt ...Rafsanjani Speaks Out At IMF/World Bank Meetings
As world finance leaders debate solutions in Washington D.C., Nigerian activist Auwal Musa Rafsanjani is sounding the alarm, warning that Africa, is walking...
Foreign, Local Groups Targeting Nigerian Students With Nicotine Products - Advocates Warn
As concerns continue to grow over youth addiction, health advocates are sounding the alarm on a new wave of nicotine marketing targeting Nigerian students under the guise of...
Waiting For Accountability: Five Years After Lekki, Justice Still Elusive
Five years after the tragic events of October 20, 2020, when Nigerian security forces reportedly opened fire on peaceful #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos, justice remains...
Charumbira Urges African Nations To Empower Youth, Foster Unity Amid Growing Instability
As conflicts and political uncertainties ripple across the continent, the President of the Pan African Parliament, Chief Fortune Charumbira, has called for renewed commitment to youth empowerment and...
Fuel Scooping Turns Deadly: 35 Killed, 46 Injured In Bida-Lapai Tanker Explosion
What began as a scramble for free petrol turned into a horrific tragedy on Tuesday, as 35 people lost their lives and 46 others sustained injuries in a...
Reps Move To Amend Armed Forces Act To Strengthen Command, Accountability
In a bid to modernise Nigeria’s defence architecture and promote greater accountability within the military, the House of Representatives has begun deliberations on a bill to amend the Armed...
ECOWAS, OECD Seal Pact To Drive Sustainable Growth In West Africa
In a decisive step towards deepening regional cooperation and fostering sustainable development, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)...
Nigeria Makes History With The Launch Of Groundbreaking Cancer Immunotherapy Study
In an effort set to redefine cancer care across Africa, the Federal Government of Nigeria has launched the Innovative Cancer Medicine (ICM) Demonstration Project, the first structured immunotherapy feasibility...
Thrilling Encounters Mark ENIC Matchday As Clubs Shine Across Groups
It was a weekend of exhilarating football and sportsmanship as clubs under the Eastern Nigeria Inter-Club Competition (ENIC) locked horns on Saturday, 11th October 2025, in a series of tightly...
Africa Must Build Trust and Preparedness Before The Next Crisis - Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu
As the world continues to recover from the shocks of recent pandemics, the Assistant Director-General of Health Emergency Intelligence at the World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr...
Tragedy Strikes Senator Abba Moro: Loses Son and Grandson Within 48 Hours
In a heartbreaking turn of events, Senate Minority Leader, Senator Abba Moro, has been plunged into deep mourning following the sudden deaths of his son and grandson within...
When Online Fame Meets Cultural Boundaries: Kano Court Orders Viral TikTok Duo To Marry
In a move that has sparked both amusement and debate across Nigeria’s social media space, a Kano State Magistrate Court has ordered two popular TikTok creators,...
Stay Away from Sowore’s October 20 Protest, Group Warns Igbo Traders and Youth
As calls grow for nationwide demonstrations on October 20, 2025, a coalition advocating for the peaceful release of detained IPOB leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has urged Nigerians,...
Heavy Security On Keffi-Abuja Expressway As Soldiers Move To Avert Free Nnamdi Kanu Protest
Increased security tension gripped Abuja on Monday as military officers barricaded the Keffi–Abuja Expressway, leaving thousands of commuters stranded for hours.
The operation, which began around 4...
Awkuzu Emerges Authentic Champion Of Anambra Day 2025 After Result Review
In a dramatic turn of events, the Awkuzu Progressive Union, Abuja Branch, has officially been declared the overall winner of the Anambra Day 2025 Cultural Celebration after an error...
NAWOJ, NILOWV Rally Support For Reserved Seats Bill
As Nigeria intensifies efforts to bridge the gender gap in political representation, women’s groups are joining forces to push for a historic shift in governance.
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has...
Nigeria Gears Up To Host World Public Relations Forum 2026 In Abuja
Nigeria is set to take centre stage in global communications as preparations intensify for the World Public Relations Forum (WPRF) Abuja 2026.
The National Planning Committee (NPC), chaired by...
Gen. Dambazau To Lead National Dialogue On Security At JFCN Annual Lecture
Former Chief of Army Staff and ex-Minister of Interior, Lt. General Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau (Rtd), is set to deliver the keynote address at the 7th Annual Lecture of...
INEC Announces Mock Accreditation Ahead Of Anambra Governorship Election
With just weeks to the Anambra Governorship Election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced intentions to test run its upgraded Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), to ensure a credible...
Mass Defection Boosts APC Strength in Kaduna As Top Party Leaders Welcome New Members
In what appears to be a major boost for the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of future political contests, a large number of politicians from various...
CP Dantawaye Miller Assumes Office As 34th FCT Commissioner Of Police, Vows to Strengthen Community Safety
A new chapter in policing has begun in the nation’s capital as CP Dantawaye Miller, a seasoned and reform-driven officer, officially assumed duty as...
