…is to build smarter systems that maximise available resources and deliver lasting impact for vulnerable communities. Through stronger coordination and strategic partnerships, we can achieve greater efficiency and better development outcomes," he said. Doro also highlighted Nigeria's humanitarian challenges, noting that…

…the allegations would represent one of the most significant cases of fiscal opacity in Nigeria’s democratic history. It argued that public expenditure running into trillions of naira should not occur outside the statutory budget process without legislative oversight and public accountability. The organisation also desc…

…modernising the scheme, while others have expressed concerns about their potential impact on its original objectives. Agbese said reforms are necessary but argued that they should not diminish the NYSC’s role in promoting national integration and supporting national development. According to him, the scheme has, over t…

…and the welfare of the people. He said, "As I look back at what we have done in a space of one year, I can boldly say that Okpella is on the way to a greater future. The takeaway from this occasion is a message of hope. Okpella is investor-friendly. Come and invest in Okpella, a land flowing with milk and honey. "The p…

…opportunities for young Nigerians to travel and study in Europe, based on their merit, capacity and abilities. It is indeed the concrete commitment of the EU to creating opportunities for Nigerian youth," he said. While congratulating the scholars, the ambassador urged them to uphold Nigeria's image during their studie…

…Clinical Trial Centre would position ATBUTH as a leading hub for clinical research, capacity building and collaboration with national and international partners, contributing to improved patient care and better health outcomes in Nigeria. "The management remains committed to maintaining the Centre as a facility of exce…

…on Sunday, hours before a “super typhoon” was projected to bulldoze through the US Pacific territories. Super Typhoon Bavi was forecast to roar westwards over the area at around 10:00 Monday (0000 GMT) with winds of 260 kilometers (160 miles) per hour — equivalent to a category 5 hurricane — and gusts of up to 315 kph.…

…processions through the capital on Monday. The vast complex and surrounding streets were packed with mourners on Sunday morning, AFP journalists saw. With temperatures forecast to exceed 35C, many were handed refreshments as they made their way to the Grand Mosalla, some carrying Iranian flags or portraits of the late…

…for supporting legislative reforms through technical assistance, policy engagement and capacity building. Speaking with journalists after the retreat, the Speaker said the bill, which he sponsored, had passed first and second readings in the Assembly and was currently at the committee stage. He added that a public hear…

…on social media showed the vehicle with severe front-end damage, highlighting the impact of the collision. The incident gained public attention after comedian and master of ceremonies, Mario Wazobia, shared posts on Instagram calling for prayers for the music promoter. In one of the posts, he wrote: “Pray for Sam Larry…

…he said. KAAN is a twin-engine stealth fighter being developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) to replace the Turkish Air Force's fleet of F-16s as Ankara seeks to join the exclusive club of nations producing fifth-generation combat aircraft, notably the US, China and Russia. Although Turkey will eventually fit t…

…Agri-SMEs in Africa (FASA), Shell Foundation, Trafigura Foundation, Speedinvest, Blink Impact, and Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative (We-Fi), which would support the fund’s efforts to expand its pipeline of women-led startups. They join existing investors, including FSD Africa and the Cisco Foundation. "Across Afr…

…The group said the June 20, 2026, Ondo South Senatorial by-election reflected the impact of what it described as the governor's "isolationist approach." According to Asagunla, although Ondo South has 673,446 registered voters, only 70,770 participated in the election, with the APC candidate polling 68,474 votes. "For a…

…from state governments on annual flood predictions and what to do to mitigate the impact as he said, "We have a challenge of cooperation from states, a serious challenge with cooperation from states. Most times we come before flood starts because we are not coming when the flood is happening, they are not seeing any im…

…poor infrastructure, limited federal presence, youth unemployment and the absence of impactful constituency projects, including the deteriorating Okeigbo-Ifetedo Bridge linking Ondo and Osun states. The stakeholders declared their support for Simisola Fajemirokun-Ajayi, who contested the APC House of Representatives pr…

…the clearing of drainage channels and waterways in an effort to minimise the impact of future rainfall. Yet, despite these efforts, residents insisted that preventive measures often come only after communities have already suffered avoidable losses. ONDO: Battle against rising floodwaters In Ondo State, several communi…

…populations, particularly children. "We can only do a little. Cases beyond our capacity are referred to Omoku General Hospital, which is about 30 minutes away," she said. The health worker also said staff shortages remain a major challenge, preventing the facility from operating optimally. "We have only two staff membe…

…weakened during the quarter. According to the report, average available generation capacity fell by 17.45 per cent from 5,400.38MW in the fourth quarter of 2025 to 4,457.96MW in the first quarter of 2026. Total electricity generated also declined by 9.64 per cent to 8,883.47GWh, while average hourly generation dropped…

…celebrating his achievements, we also want younger generations to understand his impact on music and culture," he said. Azunwena added that although previous editions were hosted in Port Harcourt, the organisers considered Lagos the ideal location for this year's event because of its historical connection to Fela and t…

…with interactive cocktail stations, a spin-the-wheel activation and curated lounge spaces that served as social hubs throughout the night. Speaking after the event, Marketing Manager at Nigerian Distilleries Limited, Gbemileke Lawal, said the partnership reflects the brand's commitment to creating premium consumer expe…

…systems. Health officials say this improvement signals progress in surveillance capacity, even if the disease burden itself remains unchanged. The human cost behind the data Behind every statistic is a household shaped by illness, loss, and financial strain. Childhood diseases in Nigeria do not only result in death. Su…

…products through them. If you remove such platforms from Nigeria, people will feel the impact immediately. The question, therefore, becomes: what exactly are we trying to achieve? Is it to collect money? Is it to embarrass companies? Is it to drive them away? No. The objective is compliance. We want organisations to re…

…after latest searches showed no signs of life, and teams from Florida and Virginia were packing up to leave this weekend, their teams said. Many Venezuelans have expressed anger at what they see as their government's slow response to the disaster, saying families spent initial hours digging out loved ones themselves be…

…her three-set defeat against Joint - a player 24 years younger than the American - on a packed Centre Court. She did not fulfil her scheduled post-match press conference and her agent later said that was due to the knee injury, setting off speculation she would have to quit the doubles. Williams posted footage of her l…

…artificial intelligence and cyber capabilities, were reshaping the contemporary battlespace. According to him, the evolving threats require a Nigerian Army that is agile, adaptive, innovative and operationally prepared. Speaking on the lecture theme, Shaibu described the discourse as timely and relevant to the Army's o…