JOHESU Condemns Non-Payment of January Salaries to Striking Health Workers
The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) and other health professional associations have condemned the non-payment of January salaries to health workers in the country, describing the action as punitive, unjust, and a threat to Nigeria’s already fragile healthcare system. In a statement issued in Abuja, JOHESU accused the government of applying the “no work, no […]
African Energy Bank Begins operations in June as Nigeria hands over HQ
The Africa Energy Bank is set to commence operations in June as Nigeria formally hands over its corporate Headquarters on Tuesday. The ceremony was held on the sidelines of the ongoing Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES), where the President of the African Petroleum Producers’ Organisation (APPO) and Côte d’Ivoire’s Minister of Mines, Petroleum and Energy, […]
NAFDAC Raises Alarm over Alcohol Abuse by Children
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised alarm over the prevalence of alcohol Abuse by under aged children, noting that one in four children consiume alcohol daily. In a new national survey conducted by the Agency which was made public Tuesday by the Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Christianah […]
Nigeria, Türkiye strengthen diaspora ties through landmark MoU
Nigeria and the Republic of Türkiye have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening diaspora engagement through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation on diaspora affairs. The agreement, was signed on behalf of Nigeria by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, while Türkiye’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs signed on […]
Be constructive in reporting Telecoms sector, NCC tells Journalists
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called on the media to be constructive in reporting the telecom industry. The NCC’s Head of Public Affairs, Mrs Nnenna Ukoha, who stated this at the Commission’s Quarterly Industry Network Performance Reports in Abuja said it is imperative to present industry data and challenges in a way that highlights […]
Why Atiku Abubakar still Represents the Opposition’s strongest National Option.
By: Alex Adum His Excellency, Atiku Abubakar remains the opposition’s strongest national figure, distinguished by unmatched name recognition, a truly national political machinery, and deep-rooted cross-country networks. In Nigerian politics, national leadership is not earned through buzz, social media excitement, or regional dominance. It is earned through coalition-building across the country, experience, restraint, and repeated […]
START Treaty: US and Russia teeter on brink of new arms race
The United States and Russia could embark on an unrestrained nuclear arms race for the first time since the Cold War, unless they reach an eleventh-hour deal before their last remaining arms control treaty expires in less than a week. The New START treaty is set to end on February 5. Without it, there would […]
NGF commends Gov. Radda over digital infrastructural drive
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum has commended the governor of Katsina State, Mallam Dikko Umaru Radda, for positioning the state as a national leader in the adoption of Digital Public Infrastructure. Mr. Sina Ayatola, who led the NGF Digital Public Infrastructure National Working Group delegation during a recent visit to the Governor in Abuja praised Governor […]
Minister Calls on Youths to Choose Dialogue Over Division
The Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory, Dr Mariya Mahmoud has called on youths in the country to embrace dialogue, peaceful engagement, and constructive participation in the nation’s building. The minister who spoke as a Special guest at the FCT Gbagyi Youth Association conference in Abuja said that progress is achieved not through […]
A Government That Fears Questions Is Afraid of Its Own Record
“Under President Bola Tinubu’s government, dissent has not been banned. It has simply been made expensive”