Nigeria on Thursday marked the 70th anniversary of women’s participation in the Nigeria Police Force with a national ceremony that highlighted their contributions to security and renewed commitments to gender inclusion within the force. Speaking at the event themed “70…
By Bukola Olukemi-Odele | Nigeria is grappling with a rising tide of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and hypertension. These illnesses are often closely tied to unhealthy diets, particularly the excessive consumption of processed and packaged foods…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday officially swore in General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd) as Nigeria’s Minister of Defence at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. General Musa’s appointment follows the resignation of Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar on December 1, 2025. Musa’s…
The ActionAid Nigeria-led ANEEJ (Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice) organized a capacity-building workshop titled “Empowering Youth for Climate Action and Social Protection in Nigeria” on Thursday, December 4, 2025. The event, held in Awka, is part of the…
The fourth edition of the Africa International Human Rights Film Festival (AIHRFF) is set to hold from December 8–10, 2025, in Lagos, bringing together a diverse group of filmmakers, human rights activists, journalists, regulators, and policymakers from across the continent.…
Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to safeguarding press freedom, describing journalists as the nation’s “primary defence against authoritarian rule” and insisting that media liberty remains a non-negotiable pillar of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Speaking…
The Nigerian Government has launched the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Appeal, contributing a total of N320 million to support military veterans, injured officers, and the families of fallen heroes. The launch event, held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, was…
The member representing former Governor Abdulaziz Abubakar Yari’s constituency in the Zamfara State House of Assembly, Shamsuddeen Hassan Basko, has officially left the All Progressives Congress (APC) to join the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The announcement of Mr. Hassan’s departure…
The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of retired General Christopher Musa as the country’s new Minister of Defence, following a rigorous five-hour screening process by lawmakers. Musa, who previously served as Chief of Defence Staff, faced tough questioning…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday swore in five new permanent secretaries and the Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Dr. Aminu Yusuf, during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in Abuja. The ceremony also included the swearing-in of…
