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Ibrahim Gambari: Untiring diplomat for risky missions, By Owei Lakemfa

Nigeria, Nov. 26 -- The world was in turmoil in the mid 2000s. Nature had visited humanity with one of the most devastating storms in contemporary times. Hurricane Katrina which made a landfall in New... Read More


ActionAid Nigeria marks 25 years, sets agenda for next phase of operations

Nigeria, Nov. 26 -- ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) marked its 25th year of operations in the country on Tuesday, with the Secretary General of ActionAid International, Arthur Larok, joining other dignitaries... Read More


Stakeholders push for workforce expansion, policy reform to improve maternal healthcare

Nigeria, Nov. 26 -- Stakeholders in the health sector have called for a renewed political commitment, increased investment in the workforce, and clearer policy reforms to strengthen maternal healthcar... Read More


Nollywood mourns actor Odira Nwobu following reported death in South Africa

Nigeria, Nov. 26 -- Tributes have continued to pour in following the reported death of young Nollywood actor and content creator, Odira Nwobu, widely known online as Joseph the Dreamer. His passing h... Read More


Nigerian govt pushes gender-inclusive policies to empower women, children, others

Nigeria, Nov. 26 -- Nigeria is stepping up efforts to integrate gender perspectives into national decision-making, advancing policies aimed at improving the lives of women, children, families, and oth... Read More


Court fines prosecution N50,000 for delaying bail hearing of detained journalist

Nigeria, Nov. 26 -- The Federal High Court in Abuja has again adjourned the bail hearing of Lagos-based journalist Friday Alefia, imposing a N50,000 fine on the prosecution for failing to properly ser... Read More


Detty December: Lagos govt, Giwa Gardens announce 100,000 free tickets to boost tourism

Nigeria, Nov. 26 -- Giwa Gardens Water Park, one of West Africa's premier family entertainment destinations, has announced an ambitious Detty December initiative offering 100,000 free tickets. The fr... Read More


MDCN inducts 349 foreign-trained medical, dental doctors

Nigeria, Nov. 26 -- The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) on Tuesday inducted 349 foreign-trained medical and dental doctors, formally integrating them into the country's healthcare workfor... Read More


Nigerian Army foils terrorists' ambush, rescues victim in Kogi

Nigeria, Nov. 26 -- Troops of the 12 Brigade of the Nigerian Army have stopped an ambush by terrorists and rescued a kidnap victim during an operation around Oshokoshoko and Obajana in Lokoja Local Go... Read More


Sanwo-Olu presents N4.237 trillion budget for 2026

Nigeria, Nov. 26 -- Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday presented a proposed N4.237 trillion budget for the 2026 fiscal year to the state House of Assembly. The proposal marks a signif... Read More