Savinews
By Lanre Ogundipe
There is a profound difference between winning power and governing a distressed state.Politics rewards optimism. Campaigns thrive on promises, symbolism and the careful construction of public hope. Elections are fought in the language of expectation. Governance, however,...
ECOWAS Rolls Out Bold ‘Survival Blueprint’ To Rescue West African Unity Amid Rising Crises
As West Africa grapples with insecurity, political instability and growing distrust among member states, the Economic Community of West African States has unveiled an ambitious plan...
Celebrating The Pillars Of Society: Mothers Lauded On Mother’s Day
Behind every thriving family and successful leader is often the strength, sacrifice and unwavering love of a mother.
Across Nigeria and around the world, tributes poured in on Mother’s Day as...
Nigeria Targets Solid Minerals Innovation With Launch Of Mine-Tech UniPod In Keffi
As Nigeria intensifies efforts to diversify its economy beyond oil, innovation and technology are increasingly being positioned at the centre of unlocking the nation’s vast solid minerals potential.
This...
Defence Headquarters Dismisses ‘Misleading’ Zamfara Casualty Reports
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
Amid growing scrutiny over military operations in Nigeria’s North-West, the Defence Headquarters has pushed back against what it described as “misleading reports and unverified figures” surrounding a recent joint air-land offensive in...
WHO Raises Alarm Over Attacks, Shortage Of Nurses, Midwives In Eastern Mediterranean
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
As conflicts, insecurity and workforce shortages continue to strain health systems across the Eastern Mediterranean, the World Health Organisation has warned that nurses and midwives are carrying...
By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna
A leading figure in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State and aspirant for the Zamfara North Senatorial District, Alhaji Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to resist any moves to...
My dear sisters and brothers of the All Progressive Congress in Imo State, I come to you with conviction and a great sense of responsibility.
First, let me commend all my sisters and brothers who have volunteered to represent us...
Nigeria’s Salt Crisis Sparks Fresh Calls For Urgent Health Reforms
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
With hypertension, stroke and heart disease rising steadily across Nigeria, health advocates are sounding the alarm over the country’s excessive salt consumption, warning that unhealthy diets are fast becoming...
EU, WHO Launch €4.2m Initiative To Strengthen Nigeria’s Outbreak Response
As disease outbreaks continue to strain Nigeria’s fragile health system, the Federal Government, alongside the European Union and the World Health Organisation, has launched a major initiative to improve the...
Police, JAMB Bust High-Tech UTME Fraud Syndicate In Delta
As technology continues to reshape education, authorities are now battling a new wave of sophisticated cyber-driven examination fraud threatening the integrity of public examinations in Nigeria.
The Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration...
Nigeria Pushes For Fair Global Health Workforce Deal As Brain Drain Bites Africa
Africa’s worsening shortage of health professionals has again come under sharp focus, with Nigeria calling for a fairer global system that supports countries losing thousands of trained...
IGP Disu Bags NJF Life Patron Title, Pushes Sports Culture In Police Force
Recognising the growing role of sports in discipline, fitness and mental resilience, the Nigeria Police Force is deepening its partnership with sporting institutions to enhance officers’ performance...
Money Remains Biggest Obstacle To Women In Politics - ECOFEPA President
Access to finance remains one of the strongest barriers preventing women from fully participating in politics and leadership across West Africa, President of the ECOWAS Female Parliamentarians Association (ECOFEPA),...
Unity Cup 2026: SMADE Entertainment Joins As Official Partner As Super Eagles Prepare For Title Defence
Football and culture will once again collide spectacularly as the organisers of the Unity Cup 2026 have unveiled SMADE Entertainment Group as the tournament’s...
WHO Moves To Rescue Fragile Health Systems In Eastern Mediterranean Region
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
With millions of people across the Eastern Mediterranean Region struggling to afford healthcare, the World Health Organisation has launched a new regional taskforce aimed at tackling growing health...
Anambra Police Recover Heavy Weapons, Explosives In Major Crackdown On Criminal Camp
In a renewed push against violent crime and armed separatist activities in Anambra State, police operatives have uncovered a cache of sophisticated weapons and explosive devices during a...
India-Africa Summit Signals New Era Of Strategic Partnership
At a time when emerging economies are reshaping global influence, the upcoming 4th India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS IV) is being positioned as a bold step toward a stronger, future-driven partnership between India...
Africa’s Democracy Advocates Push For Stronger Accountability Through Data
As democratic pressures and disinformation continue to test governance systems across Africa, civil society leaders are increasingly turning to credible data as a tool for accountability and citizen empowerment.
This formed the...
Nigeria Raises Alarm Over Xenophobic Threats In South Africa, Begins Evacuation Plans
Fresh fears over the safety of Nigerians in South Africa have triggered diplomatic tensions, as Nigeria moves to evacuate citizens willing to return home following renewed anti-foreigner protests...
Grid Under Pressure: NISO Moves To Tackle Power Sector Irregularities In Lagos Corridor
Amid growing concerns over Nigeria’s fragile electricity network, the Nigerian Independent System Operator, has launched a major intervention to curb operational irregularities threatening grid stability on the...
CDS Orders Troops To Intensify Fight Against Terrorism In Southern Kaduna
Amid Nigeria’s persistent security challenges, the Chief of Defence Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, has charged troops of the 2 National Mission Force Brigade in Southern Kaduna to step up efforts...
Power Sector Blame Game Deepens As TCN Rejects AEDC Outage Claim
As Nigerians continue to grapple with an unstable electricity supply, tensions between power agencies are increasingly spilling into the public space.
The Transmission Company of Nigeria has strongly denied claims...
ECOWAS Leaders Push For Urgent Democratic Reforms
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
At a time when democracy across West Africa is being tested not by ballots but by performance, regional leaders are warning that failure to deliver real results could deepen instability and erode...
Experts Warn Nigeria Against Turning ‘Hidden Killers’ Into Nutrition Solutions
As Nigeria battles rising cases of hypertension, stroke and heart disease, health experts have warned that fortifying ultra-processed foods could worsen the country’s silent public health crisis rather than solve...
Nigeria Becomes Africa’s Road Safety Hub As FRSC Hosts Continental Secretariat
As Africa battles rising road traffic deaths and mobility challenges, Nigeria has positioned itself at the centre of the continent’s road safety coordination efforts with the inauguration of the...
Police Shake-Up: IGP Disu Moves Against Brutality, Unveils New Crime Unit
Amid rising scrutiny over police conduct and mounting security threats, the Nigeria Police Force has announced sweeping reforms aimed at restoring public trust and strengthening operational efficiency.
At an emergency...
Tragedy Beyond Borders: Nigeria Stands With China After Deadly Factory Explosion
In moments of sudden catastrophe, diplomacy often gives way to shared humanity, and Nigeria’s latest response to a deadly industrial disaster in China underscores that reality.
The Federal Government has...
“Don’t Rewrite History”: Russia Warns Of Global Fallout As WWII Narrative Disputes Intensify
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
As geopolitical tensions increasingly hinge on competing versions of history, Russia has warned that attempts to reinterpret the Second World War could destabilise the global order...
