The Founder and President of ImeyrReach Foundation, Mr Oluwayemi Odubote, has decried the growing rate of drug abuse among Nigerian youths, calling for urgent and collective action to address the menace. Odubote, a mental health advocate, made the call in an interview in Lagos on Tuesday. He warned that drug abuse poses devastating consequences, noting […]
The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has urged the Oyo State Ministry of Justice to provide stronger legal protection for persons in the state. The Programme Officer of CCD, Ms Christiana Njoku, made the appeal during an advocacy visit to the ministry in Ibadan. Njoku said civic space rights remain the foundation of inclusive […]
The Olusegun Obasanjo Leadership Institute (OOLI), in partnership with the University of Lagos (UNILAG), has concluded a four-day intensive leadership training for newly elected student leaders. The programme, held from Feb. 19 to Feb. 22, was themed “Leadership for the Future.” According to a statement issued in Lagos by the institute’s media consultant, Prof. Elvis […]
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Edo Command, says it has destroyed cannabis farms and seized nearly two tonnes of illicit drugs in coordinated operations across forest communities in the state. The State Commander, Dr Mitchell Ofoyeju, disclosed this while briefing newsmen in Benin on the command’s recent activities. Ofoyeju said operatives, acting on […]
The FC Barcelona/Prosperity Cup International Coaching Clinic has commenced in Yenagoa, with a call on football managers to harness the revenue-generating potential of the sport. The Secretary to the Bayelsa State Government, Nimibofa Ayawei, made the call at the opening ceremony on Tuesday. Ayawei urged football administrators in the state to pay closer attention to […]
The Chief of Staff to the Abia Governor, Dr Caleb Ajagba, has launched a free 2026 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) registration and bursary award scheme for indigent students in the Nsulu clan. The initiative was unveiled on Monday at his country home in Umuezegu, Nsulu, Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area. Ajagba described […]
The Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) has expressed concern over sharp and unusual price movements in the shares of some listed companies in recent trading sessions. In an investor alert issued on Monday, the Exchange said it observed significant volatility that may not reflect the underlying fundamentals of the affected companies. It advised investors to rely […]
Amb. Ismail Yusuf, Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), says the reduced 2026 Hajj quota is part of a global adjustment and not specifically targeted at Nigeria. Yusuf stated this during a strategic stakeholders’ meeting held in Abuja, attributing the development to logistical capacity and evolving regulatory measures introduced by Saudi authorities. […]
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Adamawa Chapter, has called for the urgent passage of the Special Seats Bill (HB.1349) to enhance women’s representation in governance. The branch Chairperson, Ms Felicia Dauda, made the call on Monday during a press conference in Yola. Dauda said the association joined the nationwide advocacy for the bill […]
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it has tracked the execution of three borehole projects in Ondo State awarded by the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA). The commission’s spokesperson, Okor Odey, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. He said the contract, valued at N54.7 million, […]
One of Nigeria’s foremost non-interest banking service providers, TAJBank Limited, has secured an A1 rating from Agusto & Co and Datapro. The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of TAJBank, Mr Hamid Joda, disclosed this in a statement, noting that the ratings were awarded under the credit risk and operational resilience assessment scorecards. Joda said the […]
The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote transparency, accountability and ethical practices in public procurement. The agreement is aimed at strengthening public financial management and ensuring value for money in government spending. The Director-General of BPP, Dr […]
The Transmission Company of Nigeria says it has successfully restored the 330 kilovolt (kV) Shiroro–Mando Transmission Line 2 after completing repair works. The company’s General Manager, Public Affairs, Mrs Ndidi Mbah, disclosed this in a statement, noting that the line was energised following extensive technical interventions by its engineers. Mbah explained that the repairs were […]
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says high specimen transportation costs and reporting inconsistencies are affecting timely detection and response to Lassa fever cases in some states. The Director-General of NCDC, Dr Jide Idris, said transporting samples from remote communities to laboratories remains expensive and logistically difficult. He noted that fuel costs […]
A 45-year-old security guard, Ismail Obafunsho, was on Monday arraigned before an Ota Magistrates’ Court in Ogun State for allegedly breaking into a shop and stealing goods worth N2.2 million. Obafunsho, whose address was not provided, is facing a three-count charge of conspiracy, burglary and stealing. He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges. The […]
Arsenal F.C. midfielder Eberechi Eze struck twice as the Gunners thrashed Tottenham Hotspur F.C. 4-1 on Sunday to restore their five-point lead at the top of the Premier League. Eze, who nearly joined Spurs before moving from Crystal Palace F.C. in August, scored his first goals since netting a hat-trick in November’s north London derby. […]
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo is targeting no fewer than 10,000 beneficiaries in Lagos suburbs as part of activities marking his 89th birthday. In a statement issued in Abeokuta on Sunday by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi, the outreach is being organised under the auspices of the Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation. The Foundation’s Chief Executive […]
Soldiers on Sunday reportedly killed one of Mexico’s most wanted drug lords, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. There was no immediate official confirmation from the Mexican government, but several media outlets reported that Oseguera, popularly known as “El Mencho,” was killed during a security operation. He had a $15m bounty […]
The Eselu of Iselu Kingdom in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, has said it is within the constitutional rights of Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello to contest the 2027 governorship election in the state. Oba Akinyemi described the daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo as a woman of substance with the pedigree […]
Sterling One Foundation has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing inclusive finance across Africa at a high-level Presidential Breakfast Meeting held alongside the African Union Heads of State Summit in Addis Ababa. The meeting focused on strengthening financing frameworks and renewing commitments toward gender equality and economic inclusion across the continent. African leaders at the gathering […]