…diagnosis, medical imaging and health service delivery. The governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to building institutions rather than projects, insisting that reforms such as Ilera Eko, the health districts and the digital health platform must endure beyond his tenure. “We have kept our promises. Now we…

Former Youth and Sports Minister, Jim Nwobodo, and Dutch coach Johannes “Bonfrère” Jo have offered contrasting accounts of the circumstances surrounding the coach’s reward and the alleged missing medal, 30 years after leading Nigeria’s Dream Team to Olympic football gold at Atlanta ’96, The PUNCH reports. Nwobodo, who…

…at the launch, the Country Director of JRS Nigeria, Mr. Temple Anuforo, said the organisation had already impacted more than 65,000 people through its interventions in three local government areas of Sokoto State, with women accounting for about 60 per cent of the beneficiaries. He said the programme has also trained 4…

…Growth: Transforming Nigeria’s Poultry Industry with Innovation and Investment’, was organised to expose poultry farmers to global best practices and technological innovations to improve efficiency. “This summit, which also serves as our annual conference, is aimed at sensitising our members on better and technological…

…documentation and professionalism required by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control to operate in the market. Most small-scale businesses operate without licences, and we are here to change that so they can scale with confidence and compliance,” Edu said. She disclosed that the programme had…

…requiring urgent attention. Onafowokan called on the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Ministry of Finance to strengthen funding support for development finance institutions, particularly the Bank of Industry, to make affordable credit available to manufacturers and small businesses. The industrialist argued that manufac…

…said the programme aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and the administration’s efforts to reposition innovation, science, technology and entrepreneurship as key drivers of sustainable economic development. He noted, “The Renewed Hope Agenda is no longer merely a policy framework; it is increasingly…

…Opposition and environmental groups firmly oppose the bill, denouncing a risk of “colonisation, fragmentation, fracture and balkanization of the homeland.” With only 20 seats in a 72-senator body, Milei’s party backed down and removed the chapter dealing with land purchases by foreigners, which would have raised the li…

…at the Canadian High Commission in Abuja by officials of both countries, with the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, represented by the Director of Air Transport Management, Mohammed Tijjani. The signing comes amid ongoing efforts by the Federal Government to expand Nigeria’s international a…

…enlightenment. Disu said these on Thursday at a one-day workshop on State Police organised by the Nigeria Police Institute at the Nigeria Police Resource Centre, Abuja. The IGP described the workshop as a timely platform for critical reflection on one of Nigeria's most significant security policy debates, stressing the…

…Jonny Campbell said his client acknowledged the seriousness of his actions. “He recognises, but for the intervention of members of the public, the consequences for the victim may likely have been fatal,” Campbell said. “He was struggling with his mental health at the time, but that does not justify his actions.” He als…

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has warned commercial transport operators still using illegal motor parks and roadside loading points in Abuja to relocate to approved bus terminals or risk having their vehicles seized. The Mandate Secretary of the FCTA Transportation Secretariat, Mr Chinedum Elechi,…

…in verification processes, inter-agency coordination and oversight across several Ministries, Departments and Agencies, including the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, the Bu…

…"I am sorry things have got like this." Jonny Campbell, defending, said: "He recognises, but for the intervention of members of the public, the consequences for the victim may likely have been fatal. "He was struggling with his mental health at the time, but that does not justify his actions. "In the victim impact stat…

…on Thursday, Amb. Onyinyechi Joy Nwosu, the Executive Director of VIDI, said the organisations said the judgement reaffirmed the right of every child to protection, justice and dignity. "While VIDI and CPN welcome the conviction as an important step towards accountability and justice for the child survivor, the outcome…

…United States President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran reached out to his administration to seek talks in a bid to avoid what he described as the “biggest attack since World War II.” Speaking in a viral video circulating online, Trump said he preferred a diplomatic agreement over military action but maintained that…

…Thursday, the union noted with delight that “the approval reflected the Oborevwori administration’s commitment to rewarding professionalism and investing in quality education.” It described the governor’s intervention as timely, as it has helped address “a long-standing challenge that had limited the career advancement…

…and your social media platforms, and thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 13 of Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.” Count Two read, “That you, Nwaogu Ihechimere Ezeakolam, adult, male, sometime 2025 and 2026, in Abia State, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court…

…investment. The announcement was made at the launch of the Tinubu Light Initiative organised by the National Board for Technology Incubation, an agency under the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology, on Thursday in Abuja. The Chief Executive Officer of renewable energy firm, Gigawatt Global, Yosef Abramowitz who…

…competition, which gets underway in Miami, Florida, on August 24. Myla Hadley, who finished as the contest's first runner-up, has now assumed Boltinhouse's title. She said she's been left "humbled" by the congratulatory messages she has received, and is ready to represent The Tar Heel State at Miss USA. by Linda Ikeji…

…I trained a girl in school. Who told you I didn’t go to school? You can say I didn’t finish, but I started.” He explained that he was in his final year before deciding to put his studies on hold so his then-partner could complete her professional examinations. “I was in my finals when she needed to write a professional…

…align with the objectives of President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and reflect the administration’s determination to build a modern, resilient and globally competitive military capable of addressing conventional and emerging security threats. He reaffirmed the commitment of the House Committee on Defence to supporting…

…of NAMA, Engr. Farouk Ahmed Umar, made the demand on Thursday at a public hearing organised by the House of Representatives Committee on Aviation, saying the existing revenue-sharing formula no longer reflects the scale of the agency’s statutory responsibilities or the financial burden of keeping Nigeria’s airspace saf…

…lie within Iranian territorial waters, with parts extending into Omani waters. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei told journalists that "the geographical coordinates of the proposed maritime route have been agreed upon by both sides," adding that the bilateral process was "professional" and "forward-moving."…

…passport centralisation programme being implemented by the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, is a nationwide operational reform aimed at improving security, efficiency and service delivery, rather than a regional agenda. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, the caucus urged Nigerians, particularly resid…