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Stakeholders Advocate Awareness Campaigns For Effective Use Of FOIA
It was a gathering of media professionals, civil society advocates, and legal minds as the International Press Centre marked the 14th anniversary of Nigeria’s Freedom of Information Act in Abuja.
At the...
Clergy Urges Gentle, Hopeful Communication As Communications Week Ends
As Communications Week drew to a close, a call to communicate with calm conviction and gentle truth, which resounds louder than ever, especially in an age of noise and conflict, has...
NAF Will Defend Every Inch of Nigeria’s Airspace – Air Chief
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has restated the Nigerian Air Force’s (NAF) commitment to safeguarding the nation’s airspace and protecting lives across the country.
Speaking...
Barriers To Family Planning Uptake In Nigeria's Rural Communities
Many times in Africa, discussions about reproductive health issues are hushed and women and girls bear the brunt of the injustice owing to no faults of their own. In this special...
Tinubu’s Two-Year Track Record Shows Bold, Visionary Leadership – Minister Idris
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s two-year performance in office, describing it as a bold display of visionary leadership that is...
CHRICED Slams Police Over Guzape Land Fraud Scandal, Demands Justice For 79-Year-Old Widow
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has raised the alarm over what it describes as a shocking abuse of power in a...
FRSC Boss Mourns Kano Crash Victims, Urges Action Against Road Carnage
The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic road crash that claimed 21 lives on the Kaduna-Kano expressway,...
SEF Sounds The Alarm On Teen Mental Health In Schools
By Prosper Okoye
Sam Empowerment Foundation (SEF) has raised the alarm over rising mental health issues among secondary school students in Abuja, urging urgent action to support young people battling emotional...
WHO Warns Of Tobacco Industry’s Growing Grip On African Youth
As the world marks World No Tobacco Day 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) is sounding the alarm over a troubling trend in Africa; the rising use of tobacco and...
Nigeria Police Rescue 12 Trafficked Children, Recover Arms Cache In Coordinated Operations
In a bold show of force and precision, the Nigeria Police have dealt a decisive blow to child trafficking and illegal arms smuggling a testament to growing momentum...
NAF Unveils Bold Welfare Drive As CAS Commissions 160-Ensuite Flats In Lagos
In a sweeping move to uplift personnel welfare, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has launched a raft of transformative initiatives, including a 100% increase in Ration Cash Allowance...
APC Mourns Victims Of Mokwa Flooding, Calls For Swift Intervention
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has extended its heartfelt condolences to the people and government of Niger State following the deadly floods that ravaged Mokwa town in Mokwa Local Government...
Gowon, Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Akinyemi Express Optimism As ECOWAS Turns 50
As ECOWAS marks its golden jubilee, regional leaders are upbeat about its future despite recent setbacks.
At a commemorative roundtable hosted by the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) in Lagos, Nigeria’s...
COMWEEK 2025: Catholic Church Advocates Gentleness In Communication
In an era where loud voices often drown out reason, and digital platforms magnify discord, a quiet revolution in communication is championed by the Catholic Church in Nigeria.
The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria...
FG Mourns Mokwa Flood Victims, Rallies Swift Relief ResponseThe Federal Government has expressed deep sorrow over the devastating flood that struck Mokwa in Niger State, claiming several lives, submerging homes, and displacing hundreds of families.Our hearts and thoughts are...
NUJ @ 70: Senate President Akpabio To Attend Anniversary, Urges Journalists To Embrace Innovation
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As the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) marks its 70th anniversary, the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has thrown his weight behind the...
NAF Declares: "Terror Has No Hiding Place, Day Or Night"
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
In a stirring message of reassurance to Nigerians, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, has declared that the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is...
Unity Cup Thriller: Super Eagles Pip Black Stars To Reach Final
West London lit up on Wednesday night as Nigeria edged arch-rivals Ghana 2-1 in a pulsating Unity Cup semi-final clash at Brentford’s Gtech Community Stadium.
The Super Eagles struck early,...
Nasarawa Governor Flags Off ‘Operation Sanity’ in Bold Move Against Road Traffic Crashes
In a decisive effort to combat the growing menace of road traffic crashes, Nasarawa State Governor, Engr. Abdullahi Sule has partnered with the Federal Road Safety Corps...
Establishment of FRSC: A Game-Changer in Nigeria’s Road Safety Landscape – Emir of Lafia
The Chairman of the Nasarawa State Council of Chiefs and Emir of Lafia, Honourable Justice Sidi Bage Mohammad I (Rtd), has described the establishment of the...
In a bold move to ensure inclusive climate governance, women farmers in Osun State have called for active participation in the formulation and implementation of the state’s Climate Action Plan.
The demand was made recently during a one-day workshop held...
FG Rallies Stakeholders to Transform Eye Health In Nigeria
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming eye health in Nigeria by strengthening leadership and fostering strategic partnerships across all sectors.
At the 4th National Eye Health Coordination Meeting held...
NAWOJ FCT Urges Action On Out-of-School Children Crisis
As Nigeria joins the world in celebrating Children’s Day, the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), FCT Chapter, has called for urgent and sustained action to tackle the alarming number of out-of-school...
Hypertension, The Hidden Danger Of Salt: Why Nigeria Must Act Now
By Esi-ife Arogundade
Each May, World Hypertension Day shines a spotlight on a silent but deadly health crisis—high blood pressure, often dubbed the “silent killer.” As global stress levels rise...
Troops Foil Boko Haram Attack In New Marte, Inflict Heavy Casualties
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
In the early hours of 27 May 2025, troops of Operation HADIN KAI successfully repelled a daring attack by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in New Marte, Borno State, killing...
FG Commissions Five Landmark Health Projects in Abeokuta, Boosting Tertiary Care Nationwide
In a bold move to strengthen Nigeria’s tertiary healthcare system, the Federal Government has commissioned five major infrastructure projects at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abeokuta, under President...
NUJ FCT Correspondents’ Chapel Elects New Leadership In A Peaceful Poll
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Correspondents’ Chapel, has ushered in a new set of executives following a peaceful and transparent election held on Saturday, 24th May...
Africa Day: 7 In 10 Africans Demand Greater Say In Global Decision-Making – Afrobarometer
As Africa marks Africa Day, new findings from Afrobarometer reveal that an overwhelming majority of Africans believe their countries deserve a stronger voice in international decision-making...
WHA78: Nigeria’s Dr Salako Advocates For Bold Health Financing Reform In Geneva
At the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA78) in Geneva, Switzerland, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako, made a passionate call for...
FME Reaffirms Commitment To Safe Exam Conditions Amid Viral Video Outrage
The Federal Ministry of Education (FME) has reiterated its dedication to ensuring a safe and conducive environment for examinations across Nigeria, following public outrage over a viral video showing...
