…balm on the open wound of conscience. A public health physician and advocate for child developmental science, Dr Buhari pilloried Northern governors' retrogressive policies of spending billions on mass marriages. Apart from pillorying northern governors' retrogressive policies of paying billions of Naira for mass marri…

…There is the evolutionary theory, which posits that the state is a natural, gradual development spanning centuries - from family units to clans, tribes, and eventually states. The social contract theory, advanced by Thomas Hobbes and supported by John Locke and Jean-Jacques Rousseau, views the state as an artificial cr…

…second term, Oyebanji said his administration would continue to implement the state's development agenda, noting that the government already has a clearly defined roadmap for growth and progress. He added that while the existing development blueprint would remain the guiding framework, his administration would also be…

…debts. The Rural Electrification Agency, supported by the World Bank and the African Development Bank, has deployed off-grid and mini-grid power to underserved communities, universities, markets, and hospitals. Electricity is a democratic dividend we owe every Nigerian. We intend to deliver it." This is sobering! Inter…

…of the rapacious and accumulative political class-that they can then take a gamble on development, to take the apt title of Stefan Dercon's book, Gambling on Development. Gambling on development is to take a risk with good politics and good governance; it is to deliberately pull all efforts-in alignment with other elit…

…after videos circulated online suggesting that the veteran actor was critically ill, a development he has firmly dismissed as false and misleading. In a video message he personally released, Duru described the trending clips as part of what he called a "wicked narrative," insisting that the claims about his health cond…

…Eurocentric focus on returning objects to museums. They found that the most interesting developments in the field concern contemporary artists who have worked with restitution as a theme throughout their practices. 'Sustaining the Otherwise' is not a standalone project. It comprises three phases; Researching the Otherw…

…signed by Mrs B. Osanupin on behalf of the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr Lawal Olohungbebe, the state government directed all school proprietors, principals, headteachers, […]

…continues to enjoy growing global popularity, the initiative seeks to support the development of dance culture in Nigeria by providing accessible platforms that encourage creativity, wellness, confidence, and cultural appreciation. Interested participants have been advised to register early, as available slots are expe…

The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has commenced the distribution of 100,800 bags of fertiliser to 25,200 smallholder farmers across Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi and Jigawa states under the Renewed Hope Farm Input Support Programme (FISP). Speaking at the flag-off ceremony in Katsina on Saturday, NADF Ex…

…2791 (2025). Also on Saturday, the European Union drew global attention to the latest developments in Sudan, warning that “El Obeid must not become another El Fasher.” The EU asked that the RSF end its attacks in El Obeid, saying the killing of civilians, the violence against ethnic groups, and the targeting of infrast…

…on operational efficiency, customer retention, cost optimisation and strategic business development initiatives to drive sustainable growth. "We remain focused on operational excellence, customer retention, cost optimisation and strategic business development initiatives aimed at sustaining profitability and long-term…

…capacity building through regular workshops, training programmes and professional development would strengthen compliance with established standards and improve the quality of building production processes. According to him, registered professional builders have the statutory responsibility of coordinating and managing…

…and forestall a deeper crisis”, the President needs to take a sober and critical look at developments in Kwara State, including the circumstances surrounding the announcement of results for primaries that allegedly did not hold, and intervene in the interest of the party’s survival. The group further urged President Bo…

…resource assessment of the proposed programmes by the commission. Ehanire said the development would further strengthen UNIBEN's position as a centre of excellence in manpower development. Two of the newly approved undergraduate programmes, he said, were Bachelor of Science degrees in Speech Language Therapy and Occupa…

Practitioners in the food sector have called on businesses, investors and policymakers to recognise gastronomy not merely as culinary art

Stakeholders in fisheries management have been called upon to remain committed towards building stronger partnerships and implementing practical solutions that

…He noted that the state’s forests play a critical role in agriculture, economic development, biodiversity conservation and the livelihoods of many residents, but are increasingly threatened by illegal logging, poaching and indiscriminate exploitation. "This initiative demonstrates our commitment to peacebuilding. It sy…

…to a broader network and increased cargo capacity across East and Southern Africa. The development also underscores growing economic cooperation between Nigeria and Rwanda following engagements between President Bola Tinubu and President Paul Kagame during the 13th Africa CEO Forum in Kigali in May 2026. The ministry u…

…sought to take advantage of the 17.34% yield on offer. The third factor relates to developments surrounding the Dangote Refinery private placement. Market participants say some investors have been raising liquidity to participate in what is expected to be one of the largest corporate capital raises in Nigeria's history…

…to politics or the governorship election. According to him, despite the unfortunate development, residents had remained peaceful and the election process proceeded in an orderly manner. "Despite the unfortunate incident that we experienced here last night, which had nothing to do with politics, the process has been wel…

It added that in a related development, troops on 18 June 2026 responded to another terrorist attack at Chohi Village where armed terrorists attempted to abduct farmers working on their farmlands. According to it, following a distress call, troops rapidly deployed to the area and pursued the fleeing terrorists along th…

…enhancing healthcare delivery and outcomes, addressing youth unemployment through skills development and entrepreneurship, promoting innovation, technology adoption, and private sector partnerships, as well as strengthening inter-state collaboration and policy coherence across Northern Nigeria. Speaking on the upcoming…

…released. If they are killed, we will have a problem," he maintained. Meanwhile, the development has heightened tensions in the community, with residents awaiting the outcome of the ultimatum issued by the Yoruba Nation activist.

…The REC explained that INEC's election operations support system was actively monitoring developments across the state and maintaining communication with field officials to promptly address any challenges that might arise throughout the process. He stressed the need for stakeholders and members of the public to rely on…