…the private sector and development partners to scale up investments in people, mobilise sustainable financing and strengthen partnerships to accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals. Speaking at the Africa Social Impact Summit 2026 in Lagos on Saturday, the UNFPA Representative in Nigeria, Ms Murie…
Former Chief Security Officer to the late Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha, Maj. Hamza Al-Mustapha (retd.), has dismissed claims by a former Department of State Services operative, Dennis Amachree, about the final moments of the late military ruler. Al-Mustapha described the account as false and urged Nigerians not to b…
…Musa Kwankwaso, has expressed confidence that the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, will honour his pledge to serve only one term if elected in the 2027 presidential election. Kwankwaso stated this during an interview on News Central’s 60 Minutes with Mr Kay while responding to questions about Obi’s commitment…
The Kebbi State Government on Saturday dismissed claims that some communities in the state had been abandoned to bandits and terrorists, describing the allegations as misleading and politically motivated. The government said Governor Nasir Idris remained actively involved in efforts to tackle insecurity through close c…
…Bogdan-Martin urged governments to adopt technology-neutral policies that allow fibre, mobile, satellite and community networks to complement one another. “Technology neutrality makes complementarity possible, unlocking healthy market competition that lowers prices and expands coverage,” she said. She noted that althou…
…major issues dominating Nigeria’s politics. Despite waiting to board his flight, Peter Obi answered every question without appearing rushed. Read Also: Fake agency originated from Buhari government — Budget Office explains PFIPC allocation I began with security, an issue that weighs heavily on Nigerians. I asked what h…
The wife of the Lagos State Governor, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has urged residents of the state to embrace daily sanitation as part of efforts to prevent flooding and disease outbreaks. Sanwo-Olu made the call while addressing residents of Eputu London in the Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area of the state during the month…
The Kano State Censorship Board has announced the immediate suspension of activities popularly known as “after-party” and “hot challenge” at wedding ceremonies and other social events held at event centres across the state. The Executive Secretary of the board, Abba El-Mustapha, announced the suspension in a statement …
…proactive governors who constantly engage security agencies, coordinate intelligence, mobilise local support and reassure affected communities. “While the President remains the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, every responsible governor is expected to provide leadership, coordinate security efforts, constantly e…
…a Starlink satellite internet terminal, a Wi-Fi router with six access points, a mobile phone and N1,000 cash. During preliminary interrogation, the suspect reportedly claimed he operates an internet service business in his community and that the communication equipment was meant for that purpose. However, security sou…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has reported an increase in confirmed Lassa fever cases in epidemiological week 28 after a decline in week 27. This is with cumulative confirmed infections rising to 963 and deaths reaching 229 in 2026. According to the NCDC, Lassa Fever situation report released in…
…world-renowned vineyards. French President Emmanuel Macron asked the army on Friday to mobilise to help contain the worst wildfire the country has ever seen after seeking European Union help, as a local official warned the blaze was heading towards Bordeaux. Authorities ordered the evacuation of towns near Bordeaux “as…
A grieving mother of seven, Mrs Mercy Edu, from Ikot Anwatim community, Calabar, Cross River State, shares with EMEM JULIUS how she lost four children to a landslide caused by hours of heavy rainfall Could you introduce yourself? My name is Mrs Mercy Edu. I live in the Ikot Anwatim community in Calabar, Cross River Sta…
Nigerian marathon runner, sports tourism promoter and founder of FogAdventures, Mrs Dayo Akinbode, shares with BIODUN BUSARI, the highlights of her corporate job, marathon experiences and other life lessons How was your childhood? I’m the first child and only daughter. I know how first daughters are always very energet…
After the death of Herbert Wigwe, the citadel of learning he founded, Wigwe University, has been plagued by allegations of mass staff dismissals, intimidation and administrative high-handedness. Daniel Ayantoye writes that while former employees paint a troubling picture of life at the institution, the university stron…
…that had previously been identified as an insurgent training ground. They fired probing shots to confirm whether fighters were present. When the insurgents returned fire on the aircraft, the military responded with sustained aerial strikes that killed eight fighters, while others escaped into nearby bush.Zagazola Makam…
The Nigerian Union South Africa has condemned the verbal assault directed at former Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina, outside a court in Cape Town on Monday. She was subjected to anti-migrant slurs after her appearance before the Cape Town Regional Court earlier this week over allegations of illegal residency …
…to remain faithful to her husband. “This is me confessing to my husband, Franklin Chimaobim Nwanorue, that I will remain sexually faithful to him, and if I become unfaithful, let me die, in the name of Jesus,” she said. However, on Thursday, Mrs Nwanorue shared a woman’s comment alleging her husband’s infidelity. “This…
US President Donald Trump said Friday that Venezuela is not ready to hold elections, more than seven months after the American military operation that toppled then-leader Nicolas Maduro. “As far as the elections in Venezuela, they’re not really ready for them yet, but boy, a lot of progress has been made,” Trump told r…
…and Latin American countries,” Plasencia said. The Hague-based court is currently probing alleged crimes against humanity committed during crackdowns on protestors in Venezuela since 2014. In December 2025, Venezuela’s parliament took steps to repeal the Rome Statute, the ICC’s founding text, after the court closed its…
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to leverage the expertise of more than 50,000 Nigerian doctors and thousands of other healthcare professionals in the diaspora to strengthen the country’s health system through the Diaspora Health Impact Initiative 2026. The initiative took centre stage at the 2026 National Dia…
…list is:1. Barr. David Moyi Sule, Special Adviser on Humanitarian Service, representing Obi 2. Hon. Jafaru Ango, Special Adviser on Public Works, representing Karu 3. Alh. Ado Dauda, Special Adviser on Social Investment, representing Kokona 4. Hon. Abdullahi Angibi, Special Adviser on Political Affairs, representing La…
…on strengthening government institutions, expanding the social welfare workforce, mobilising domestic financing and improving access to quality child protection services across Nigeria. McCauley also advocated stronger collaboration across sectors, noting that child protection cannot be addressed in isolation. “A child…
The Nigeria Union of Teachers has announced plans to stage a peaceful protest in Delta State over what it described as attempts to divide the union and undermine an agreement reached with the Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools in 2018. The union said the protest is scheduled for Thursday, July 30, 2026, and has …
…(IATA)’s Timatic database. While several African nations improved their global mobility, Nigeria failed to make the continent’s top 10. The Nigerian passport is ranked 90th globally and 45th in Africa, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to just 44 destinations. Ghana, by comparison, ranks 70th globally with a…