President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening global partnerships and promoting peace as he received Letters of Credence from 17 ambassadors and four high commissioners at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Speaking at the brief ceremony held…
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…
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…
Lagos State has opened a five-day multisectoral workshop to develop its State Action Plan for Health Security (SAPHS), a major step toward boosting preparedness for emerging health threats. The event, holding from November 24–28 at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce…
Lagos State, in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and the Society for Family Health (SFH), has unveiled the final outcomes of the three-year ePharma4FP Project, an initiative stakeholders say is redefining access to family planning…
BONews Service has been honoured with the Excellence in Inclusive Coverage & Reportage award at the 2025 edition of the ReportHer Awards organized by Women Radio 91.7 in partnership with Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) and supported by…
The Senate has begun a major review of Nigeria’s Sugar-Sweetened Beverage (SSB) Tax following warnings from the Minister of Health, civil society groups, and medical advocates that the current N10 per litre charge is ineffective and has failed to protect…
Southern governors and traditional rulers from the South-West, South-East and South-South met on Wednesday at the Governor’s Residence in Iperu-Remo, Ogun State, where they outlined sweeping security and governance decisions aimed at addressing rising instability across the region. The meeting,…
