By: Peter Emmanuel | The Nigeria Police Force has deployed Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) Ishyaku Mohammed to coordinate security operations for the August 15, 2026 Osun State governorship election, with about 15,000 police officers expected to be deployed across…
By: Peter Emmanuel | With the August 15, 2026 Osun State governorship election approaching, Yiaga Africa has raised concerns over emerging electoral security threats, disruption of the Permanent Voter Card (PVC) collection exercise and political violence in parts of the…
The Federal Government has approved the procurement of 35 additional linear accelerators between 2027 and 2029 to expand access to radiotherapy and improve cancer treatment across Nigeria. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako,…
By Michael Omotosho | Artificial intelligence could help developing countries achieve in a decade what might otherwise take a century. Still, only if governments move quickly to build the basic infrastructure needed to use the technology, the World Bank has…
By Michael Omotosho & Emmanuel Peter | From campaign to measurable action, the ÀDÉHÙN Electoral Accountability Tool is giving citizens a clearer way to track what politicians promise and how those promises translate into governance outcomes. Turning Political Promises Into…
By: Micheal Omotosho | Lagos State is facing growing pressure on its waste management system as daily waste generation has risen to about 17,000 tons, significantly above the 13,000 tons previously projected by the state, Deputy Governor Dr. Kadri Obafemi…
By: Peter Emmanuel | The World Health Organization (WHO), in partnership with the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) and with funding from the Global Fund, has trained 49 technical and management staff from federal and state health insurance institutions to…
By: Peter Emmanuel | The World Health Organization (WHO) has received US$4 million from the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to sustain essential health services and strengthen Syria’s capacity to respond to emergencies and changing health needs. The…
By Esther Olaoluwa | The Pro-Vice Chancellor of the University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD), Professor Edward Wiafe Debrah, has called on the Ghanaian government to review outdated environmental policies and strengthen enforcement to protect the country’s biodiversity from…
By Esther Olaoluwa | The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to enforce Section 151 of the Electoral Act and ensure equal opportunities for political parties, amid the imposition of hefty fees and restrictions…
