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Zero Crashes, Strong Enforcement: FRSC’s ‘Operation Safe Kugbo’ Delivers Safety Breakthrough
In a city where traffic congestion and heavy-duty vehicles often heighten road risks, a targeted enforcement strategy is proving that decisive action can save lives.
The Federal Road Safety Corps...
Cabinet Delay Raises Concerns As Civil Society Urges Soludo To Act Swiftly
At a time when effective governance depends heavily on structure and speed, delays in key political appointments are beginning to raise concerns among stakeholders in Anambra State.
The Anambra...
Father Impregnates Daughter Leading To 5 Abortions In 6 Years
When a father who is supposed to be a protector becomes the perpetrator, all hell is let loose.
This is the case of a man identified as Oluwadamilare Ewedemi who is...
Award, Accountability and Agenda: Obareki Tasks Media On Responsible Journalism
In a time when public trust in institutions increasingly hinges on credible storytelling, the role of the media has once again taken centre stage in shaping governance outcomes and societal...
CHRICED Slams ₦135bn Election Litigation Budget, Warns Of Rising Public Distrust
At a time when many Nigerians are grappling with economic hardship, a fresh budget provision for anticipated election disputes is stirring concern over the country’s democratic direction.
The Resource Centre...
NAWOJ, NOA Move To Tackle Misinformation, Boost Electoral Awareness
In a period when public trust in democratic institutions is being tested, stronger civic education and credible information have become more important than ever.
It is against this backdrop that the Nigeria...
INEC Debunks Fake X Post, Warns Impostors Of Legal Action
As Nigeria inches closer to key electoral milestones, concerns over misinformation are once again testing public trust in democratic institutions.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has firmly denied claims that...
Abuja’s Forgotten Roots Get A Voice As UniAbuja, CHRICED Launch Heritage Centre Plan
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
For decades, Abuja’s rapid growth has often overshadowed the history of its original inhabitants.
A new partnership between the Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education...
Police Dismiss Viral Abuja Terror Claim, Arrest Suspect Over False Alarm
At a time when misinformation can spread faster than facts, Nigeria’s security agencies are warning against the dangerous consequences of false panic.
The Nigeria Police Force has debunked a viral...
ECOWAS Parliament Begins New Chapter As Dédou Hemou Takes Helm As Secretary-General
In a region where strong institutions remain vital to stability and integration, the appointment of seasoned diplomats often signals continuity and renewed purpose.
That is the case at the...
FG, Ohanaeze Move To End ‘Eze Ndigbo’ Titles Abroad After South Africa Crisis
Rising tensions linked to diaspora chieftaincy titles have pushed Nigeria to draw a firm line on cultural practices abroad.
The Federal Government and Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide have moved...
Planned Power Cuts To Drive Long-Term Grid Upgrade In North-East, NISO Says
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
A temporary disruption aimed at fixing deeper weaknesses in Nigeria’s power transmission system is set to affect millions across the North-East and parts of the North-Central region.
The...
FG Bets On Data, Science To Drive Nigeria’s Health Reforms
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
Nigeria says it is shifting from rhetoric to results in healthcare, with science, data and targeted reforms now central to improving access and saving lives.
At a ministerial press briefing...
RATTAWU Moves To Clean Up Union Finances As Kalu Pushes Dues Reform
A union’s strength often depends on how well it manages its resources, and the Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers Union (RATTAWU) says it is taking firm steps...
From Streets To Safety: Sierra Leone Unveils Bold Plan To Rescue Vulnerable Children
For many children in West Africa, the streets are not a choice but a consequence of deep-rooted social and economic hardship.
Sierra Leone is now taking decisive steps...
Powering Progress: NISO Marks One Year Of Quiet But Critical Reforms In Nigeria’s Electricity Sector
In a sector long plagued by instability and inefficiency, Nigeria’s power reform efforts are beginning to show signs of structured progress, as the Nigerian Independent...
WORLD HEALTH DAY 2026: Nigerians Rally For Science-Driven Healthcare In Abuja Walk
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
In a time when misinformation continues to challenge public health efforts globally, stakeholders in Nigeria are reinforcing a simple but powerful message, science must lead the way.
The...
World Health Day: CAPPA Blasts Nigeria’s “Paper Budgets”, Demands Urgent Health Sector Reforms
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
In Nigeria, the healthcare crisis is no longer just about funding, it is about promises made on paper but rarely delivered in practice.
As the world marks...
Tinubu Pushes Tech-Driven Policing As Nigeria Confronts Evolving Security Threats
In a country where insecurity continues to test national resilience, the promise of smarter, intelligence-led policing has once again taken centre stage.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged a renewed push...
West Africa’s Child Protection Gaps Under Scrutiny As ECOWAS Parliament Meets In Freetown
In a region where rising poverty, displacement and urban migration are pushing more children onto the streets, West African lawmakers are stepping up efforts to confront a...
Nigeria On The Brink: CSOs Sound Alarm, Demand Urgent Reset Of Governance
At a time when rising revenues should translate into improved living standards, many Nigerians say their reality tells a different story, one of deepening hardship, insecurity, and fading...
Easter Legacy: Anambra Unveils ICT Hub As Citizens Rally Behind Soludo’s Tech Vision
In a time when digital skills increasingly define economic relevance, Anambra State is doubling down on its ambition to become Nigeria’s technology powerhouse.
Awka, the state capital, witnessed...
Easter Rush Turns Risky: FRSC Intercepts Vehicles Carrying Humans, Animals In Kaduna Crackdown
As Easter travel surges across Nigeria, a dangerous shortcut by transport operators, mixing passengers with goods and livestock, has drawn a firm response from authorities determined to...
West And Central Africa’s First Ladies Rally In Banjul To Tackle Gender-Based Violence
As gender-based violence continues to threaten the safety, dignity and future of millions of women and girls across Africa, regional leaders are stepping forward with renewed urgency...
Easter Beyond Ritual: Soludo Calls For Selflessness, Unity In A Fractured Nation
At a time when Nigeria continues to grapple with social and economic pressures, Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has urged Christians to look beyond the symbolism of...
Midnight Blast Sparks Panic In Kaduna Garage, Police Rule Out Bomb Attack
In a country where security fears often heighten public anxiety, even a routine mechanical fault can trigger widespread panic.
An early morning explosion involving a compressed natural gas (CNG)...
Outrage Trails Wike’s Alleged Threat As NUJ Demands Apology, Government Action
In a democracy already grappling with tensions around free expression, words from those in power can either strengthen public trust or dangerously erode it.
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ)...
Easter Message: Gov Umo Eno Urges Christians To Rise Above Challenges, Embrace Renewed Hope
At a time when many Nigerians are navigating uncertainty and hardship, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, has called on Christians to draw strength...
Easter Amid Hardship: Catholic Bishops Urge Nigerians Not To Lose Hope Despite Insecurity, Poor Leadership
In a nation grappling with deepening insecurity and economic strain, Nigeria’s Catholic bishops have delivered a powerful Easter message of resilience, urging citizens not to...
Easter: Anambra Journalists Demand Justice, Security Amid Rising Hardship
As Nigerians mark Easter under the weight of economic strain and growing insecurity, the League of Anambra Journalists in Abuja has called for renewed hope, justice, and decisive action to protect...
