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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...
FCC Chairman Omidiran Mourns Nigerian Football Legend Festus Onigbinde
The passing of one of Nigeria’s most influential football minds, High Chief Festus Adegboye Onigbinde, has drawn tributes from across the country, with the Federal Character Commission describing his death as...
Air Force Moves Early To Secure 2027 Polls, Offers Airlift, Drone Surveillance Support To INEC
With logistics and security often determining the credibility of elections in Nigeria, the Nigerian Air Force has stepped forward early to strengthen preparations for the...
ECOWAS Lawmakers Push For Urgent Education Reform To Tackle Youth Unemployment
With millions of young people entering the labour market every year across West Africa, policymakers are warning that outdated education systems are failing to equip them with the skills...
Nigeria Aquatics Federation Reschedules Youth Swimming Event, Postpones National Championship After President’s Death
The Nigerian aquatic sports community is adjusting its calendar as it mourns the loss of one of its most passionate promoters and administrators.
The Nigeria Aquatics Federation (NAqF)...
International Women’s Month: Why Nigeria’s Food Environment Is Failing Women and Girls
By Bukola Olukemi-Odele
When conversations about healthy living arise, the focus often falls on personal discipline.
But for many Nigerian women and girls, the real issue is not willpower, it...
Bianca Ojukwu Rings NGX Bell, Urges Women To Lead Global Transformation
As conversations around gender equality grow louder worldwide, Nigeria’s capital market is increasingly being positioned as a platform to empower women economically.
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador...
Security Alert: U.S. Warns Of Possible Terrorist Plot Targeting American Facilities In Nigeria
Rising global security concerns and the growing threat of transnational terrorism have once again placed diplomatic facilities under heightened watch in Nigeria.
The United States Embassy in Abuja...
Middle East Crisis Exposes Nigeria, Africa’s Dangerous Dependence On Oil - Expert Warns
Africa’s heavy dependence on fossil fuels has once again come under scrutiny as rising tensions in the Middle East threaten global oil supply and expose the vulnerability...
Reforms or Resistance? Why Egbetokun Faced Fierce Media Attacks - Security Expert Reveals
In Nigeria’s often turbulent policing landscape, reform efforts can sometimes provoke the strongest resistance from within and outside the system.
A security analyst now says the persistent media...
Commonwealth Day 2026: Millions Unite Across 56 Nations To ‘Unlock Opportunities Together’
At a time when the world faces rising conflicts, climate pressures and economic uncertainty, millions of people across the globe are coming together to celebrate shared values, cooperation...
Troops Repel Coordinated ISWAP Attacks On Multiple Military Bases In North-East
Nigeria’s ongoing fight against terrorism witnessed another intense confrontation as troops of Operation HADIN KAI successfully repelled coordinated attacks by suspected ISWAP fighters on several military locations across the...
New Police Leadership Must Drive Reforms Amid Evolving Security Threats - IGP Disu
At a time when Nigeria’s security landscape is becoming increasingly complex, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has charged newly promoted Deputy Inspectors-General of Police...
IWD 2026: NUJ Urges Government To Prioritise Women’s Inclusion In Leadership and Governance
As the world marks International Women’s Day, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has called on governments across Nigeria to prioritise policies that ensure women are fully...
Healthy Workforce, Stronger Institution: Omidiran Urges Staff Fitness As FCC Sports Club Names Her Patron
A healthy workforce is increasingly recognised as a key driver of productivity, and the leadership of the Federal Character Commission (FCC) believes sports can play...
IWD 2026: Mothers Caring For Sick Loved Ones In Hospitals Are Unsung Heroes - Fasawe
Behind many hospital recoveries are women whose quiet sacrifices rarely make headlines.
From sleeping on plastic chairs to skipping meals, countless mothers spend long days and...
India’s Landmark Ruling On Menstrual Health Sparks Global Call For Menstrual Justice
For millions of girls around the world, menstruation is not just a biological process but a barrier to education, dignity and equal opportunity. A landmark ruling by the...
