By Lasisi Olagunju | In September 2022, the Nigerian Tribune reported the discovery of the skeleton of an engineer, Mr John Aderemi Abiola, in his house in the Adeosun/Idi Orogbo community of Ibadan. He had been out of sight for…
By Lasisi Olagunju | One bright day in February 2017, Robert Mugabe’s wife, Grace, told a rally of her husband’s Zanu-PF party: “One day when God decides that Mugabe dies, we will have his corpse appear as a candidate on…
As the 2027 draws closer, and the electoral umpire concludes preparations for “free, fair and credible elections” as it promised, it is important to explore the representation and participation of persons with disabilities in the electoral process. History has shown…
By Robert Egbe | Two months ago, Nigeria’s tobacco control community made a startling discovery. Two bills seeking to amend the National Tobacco Control Act (NTCA) 2015 and strengthen its protection of Nigerians, had apparently been compromised. Both bills –…
Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on the Federal Government to make nutrition, food affordability and stronger consumer protection central to Nigeria’s food security agenda. The organisation made the call in a statement signed by Robert Egbe,…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Office for Africa has highlighted the role of journalists in raising awareness about antimicrobial resistance (AMR), warning that stronger media coverage is needed to help the public understand the growing threat posed by drug-resistant…
The Lagos State Government has encouraged adolescents to speak up about their health needs and participate in decisions affecting their well-being, reaffirming its commitment to equitable access to quality, youth-friendly healthcare services. The call was made during the 2026 International…
The Federal Government has announced the launch of two joint postgraduate programmes in Artificial Intelligence and Data Technologies, and Digital Media and Communications, through a partnership between the University of Lagos (UNILAG) and the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom. The…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and TomorrowNow have partnered to improve access to timely and reliable weather and climate information for farmers across Nigeria. The collaboration was highlighted during a sideline event on the third day of the Alliance for…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has begun a capacity-building programme to improve staff understanding of electoral laws, offences and penalties ahead of the 2027 General Elections. The maiden Electoral Learning Session (ELS), organised by the Training Department of The…
