The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has named former President Goodluck Jonathan as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election at its Special National Convention held on May 30, 2026, in Abuja. In excerpts from the convention issued by the…
By peter Emmanuel | Africa has called for stronger representation in global water governance discussions, urging that the continent’s priorities, challenges and realities be fully reflected ahead of the 2026 United Nations Water Conference. The call was made by Ambassador…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday said the removal of fuel subsidy by his administration saved Nigeria from what he described as imminent economic collapse and helped stabilise the nation’s economy. In a statement issued by the Special Adviser to…
The United Nations has called for stronger political backing and sustained financial commitment to global peacekeeping operations, warning that declining support could weaken efforts to prevent conflicts, protect civilians, and maintain international peace and security. In a statement marking the…
By Dr. Pavel Ursu | Each year on 31 May, World No Tobacco Day highlights the health, social, economic, and environmental consequences of tobacco use. This year’s theme, “Unmasking the appeal: Countering nicotine and tobacco addiction,” emphasizes the growing and…
By Michael Omotosho | Civil society organisations under the Stop Financing Factory Farming Coalition have called for greater transparency, accountability, and community participation in agricultural financing as the African Development Bank (AfDB) begins its 2026 Annual Meetings in Brazzaville. The…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially unveiled a comprehensive suite of healthcare and social welfare projects designed to drastically improve emergency preparedness, expand diagnostic capabilities, and bring quality medical services closer to citizens across all regions. The nationwide rollout,…
By Olaitan Tope, BADA | Nigeria’s conversation on state policing has moved beyond political rhetoric. It is now a constitutional question driven by a painful reality: insecurity has outpaced the capacity of our highly centralized policing structure. From banditry in…
In a proactive move to safeguard the nation, the Federal Government has convened a high-level emergency preparedness meeting to review Nigeria’s readiness against the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD). The strategic session, held in Lagos, was convened under the direct instruction…
By Peter Emmanuel | Marking exactly three years since his inauguration, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu used his May 29, 2026 national address to project a confident narrative of gradual economic recovery, coupling his third-year reflection with a wide-ranging commissioning of…
