Nigeria: On the Birthdays of the 'First Son' and the Octogenarian

Our paths never crossed. I am not sure it ever will. He is the son of the current tenant of the house on the 'rock'. A couple of days ago, the media was inundated with the story of… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt, EU Inaugurate Steering Committee for Education Project in Northwest

The Federal Government and the European Union (EU) have inaugurated a National Programme Steering Committee (NPSC) to oversee the €40 million Education and Youth Empowerment… Read more »

Nigeria: JAMB Remains Sole Authority for Admissions - Education Ministry

The Federal Ministry of Education has dismissed reports circulating in some newspapers and online platforms suggesting that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is… Read more »

Nigeria: Amid Outrage, Govt Says Release of Maryam Sanda, 81 Others Not Yet Finalised

Neither Maryam Sanda nor any of the 81 other inmates granted Presidential Clemency has been released from detention, the Federal Government has clarified. Read more »

Nigeria: Only 16% of Nigerians Have Access to Handwashing Facilities - Unicef

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has revealed that only 16 percent of Nigerians have access to basic handwashing facilities in their homes. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Reaffirms Commitment to Cancer Prevention

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening cancer prevention and improving access to care through stronger collaboration among health agencies and… Read more »

Nigeria: DSS Arrests Dismissed Officials

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested the dismissed officials accused of using its name to commit fraud. Read more »

Nigeria: US War College Honours Lagbaja

The US Army War College has conferred a posthumous honour on Late Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja. Read more »

Nigeria: Mental Health - UBA Sani Has Set Record--DG

Governor Uba Sani has overhauled the treatment of substance abuse and mental health into a proactive, integrated, and compassionate public health framework, which is… Read more »

Nigeria: Bandits Kill One, Rustle Cattle in Katsina

Bandits have killed one person and rustled dozens of cattle during attacks on several communities in Kankia Local Government Area of Katsina State. Read more »

Nigeria: Ikuforiji - As Speaker, I Held Tinubu Accountable When He Was Lagos Governor

Former speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Adeyemi Ikuforiji, has tasked Nigerians to begin to hold their governors and local government chairmen accountable. Read more »

Nigeria: How Table Lamps Influence Focus, Productivity, and Daily Energy

Light quietly shapes every part of our day. It affects how we wake up, how long we can concentrate, and how easily we unwind. Yet, it is often treated as something functional… Read more »

Nigeria: Confronting the Scourge of Domestic Violence

A woman is sent to her early grave by her partner. Another is maimed or incapacitated. Yet another is left with emotional scars that may never heal. It is a crisis that thrives in… Read more »

Nigeria: Trafficked Nigerian Women Giving Birth in Libyan Prisons - Sen Akpoti-Uduaghan

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central), has said women trafficked to Libya have been giving birth to children in Libyan prisons. Read more »

Nigeria: Hardship Will Soon Be Over, Shettima Assures Nigerians

Vice President Kashim Ibrahim Shettima has assured Nigerians that their economic pain will soon be over as the country is entering into a new phase of economic prosperity. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Moves to Empower Communities to Manage Flood Disasters

The federal government has announced plans to empower flood-prone communities across Nigeria to manage their own safety during floods and other natural disasters.Vice President… Read more »

Nigeria: 10 Governors Attend Traditional Rulers Meeting in Lagos

Some Nigerian governors yesterday pledged to push for constitutional roles for traditional rulers, describing their current lack of defined responsibilities in the constitution as… Read more »

Cameroon: Cameroon's Opposition Leader, Bakary, Makes Early Gains in Biya's Strongholds

Preliminary results from Cameroon's presidential election indicate that opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary is making significant inroads in areas traditionally dominated by… Read more »

Nigeria: NLC Rejects 'No Work, No Pay' Policy, Threatens to Join Forces With ASUU

The leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), on Monday, warned the federal government to stop threatening members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) with… Read more »

Nigeria: 'No Work, No Pay' - Conua Exempted As Govt Cracks Down On ASUU

The Federal Government has directed Vice-Chancellors of all federal universities to immediately implement the "No Work, No Pay" policy against academic staff participating in the… Read more »

Nigeria: Count Us Out of ASUU Strike, Says Rival Union, CONUA

The Congress of University Academics (CONUA) says it is not taking part in the ongoing nationwide strike by university lecturers. Read more »

Nigeria: FCTA Pledges Support for Girls' Education

The Director of Special Duties, FCT Education Secretariat, Ramatu Ajuji, has reaffirmed stronger policy commitment to girls' education and empowerment, pledging sustained support… Read more »

Nigeria: Wike Warns Against Sabotage of 'Light Up Abuja' Project

The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has warned against any attempt to sabotage the recently inaugurated 'Light Up Abuja' project. Read more »

Nigeria: Outcry Over Refuse Pileup At FCT

Residents of the Abaji Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have expressed concern over heaps of refuse that continue to pile up at the main roundabout along the… Read more »

Nigeria: Forgery and the Rot in Our System

The recent resignation of the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, following revelations of certificate forgery, has once again exposed the deep… Read more »