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Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum Concludes with Key Resolutions
The 5th edition of the Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum concluded on January 31, marking the end of a three-day deliberation focused on regional stability and development.
Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State, the chief host, expressed…
President Tinubu Appoints Abba Aliyu as REA Managing Director
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Abba Abubakar Aliyu as the substantive Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA).
A statement signed on Friday by the Presidential Spokesperson, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, stated that…
Deputy Speaker Advocates Robust Debate On Death Penalty Abolition
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Benjamin Okezie Kalu says the decision to abolish the practice of death penalty ultimately lies with the Nigerians.
His submission came amid a growing global push to…
Nigeria Takes Bold Steps Towards Sustainable Climate Change Action
The Nigeria Climate Change Forum (NCCF) 2025, held in Abuja, has underscored the nation's commitment to sustainable climate change action, marking a pivotal moment in its efforts to tackle climate challenges.
The forum brought together…
VON DG Urges Youth to Drive National Progress
The Director General of Voice of Nigeria, VON, Mallam Jibrin Baba Ndace, has urged Nigerian youth to take responsibility and be part of the solution to the country’s challenges by leveraging the opportunities presented through President…
Wife Of Nigerian President Leads Renewed Campaign Against HIV
Nigeria's First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has expressed concern over the rising rate of new HIV infections in the country, linking it partly to high rates of mother-to-child transmission.
Mrs. Tinubu called for intensified efforts to…
Nigeria Applauds US HIV Aid Waiver Amid Funding Freeze
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has expressed gratitude to the U.S. government for granting a waiver on lifesaving HIV medicines and medical services, following President Donald Trump’s recent executive order…
Nigeria Flags Off Campaign To Boost Girl-Child Education
Minister of State for Education Professor Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad has flagged off a campaign tagged 'Madubi' under the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Employment AGILE Project aimed at increasing public awareness and…
Nigerian Government Warns Against Storing Explosives for Illegal Mining
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has warned Nigerians against storing of explosive devices in their homes for illegal mining activities.
The Minister, stated this in Sabon Pegi, Niger State, during a…
VP Shettima underscores importance of Women to National Development
In a move to advance gender equality and women’s economic empowerment, Vice President Kashim Shettima has declared that women will be at the forefront of Africa’s projected $29 trillion economic transformation.
He expressed strong…