Nigeria’s sugary drinks boom: Why higher SSB tax is public health imperative
By Humphrey Ukeaja Nigeria’s sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) market is not just growing; it is expanding its product lines and accelerating the establishment of new plants in a country already carrying a heavy and costly burden of non-communicable disease (NCD). Evidence indicates that SSB consumption in Nigeria rose by 123 percent between 2008 and […]
Kano-Jigawa-Katsina to Maradi rail project 60percent completed, says govt
The Federal Government on Saturday confirmed steady progress of work on the Kaduna-Kano-Jigawa-Katsina-Maradi Railway Project. Ali Bukar, Resident engineer from the Federal Ministry of Transportation in charge of section two of the project disclosed this when members of the Presidential Media Team led by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public […]
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Tinubu congratulates Team Nigeria on record 15th African wrestling title
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Team Nigeria on its commanding performance at the 2026 African Wrestling Championships in Alexandria, Egypt, where the nation secured a record 15th continental title in the women’s category. He described the victory as a statement of consistency, discipline, and national pride, noting that Nigeria’s wrestlers have once again demonstrated […]
TUC demands gratuity for Lagos workers
Mr Abiodun Aladetan, Chairman of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), Lagos State Council, has urged the Lagos State Government to implement gratuity for workers. Aladetan made the call on Friday during the International Workers’ Day celebration at Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos. He described gratuity as a noble recognition and social […]
Sani warns against threats to Nigeria’s democracy
Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State has urged Nigerians to remain vigilant against moves by opposition elements to undermine democracy, emphasising the need for collective responsibility and commitment to constitutional governance. Sani made the call on Friday in Kaduna at a state banquet for the Presidential Media Team touring Federal Government projects in […]
Lagos workers decry fuel costs, economic hardship
Some workers in Lagos have decried rising fuel prices, saying the increases have deepened economic hardship and sharply raised living costs. The workers spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday as Nigerians joined the global community to mark the United Nations International Workers’ Day. This year’s Workers’ Day theme is ‘Insecurity, […]
ADC’s Abejide dumps ADC
A member of the House of Representatives of the platform of the African Democratic Party (ADC-Kogi) has announced his resignation from the party, citing the leadership crisis for his action. Abejide, while addressing newsmen in Abuja on Friday, said that the decision to leave ADC was painful but necessary to advance his political […]
Residents decry worsening water scarcity in Niger community
Residents of Kwamba community in the Suleja axis of Niger State have raised concerns over worsening water scarcity, describing the situation as a growing burden. Some residents, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday said access to clean water had become increasingly difficult and frustrating. Ms Kisiah Jeremiah, a […]
Tinubu names Babalola as special adviser on power
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Mr Rilwan Lanre Babalola as Special Adviser to the President on Power and as Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Power Sector Reset and Restoration. The President has also redesignated the Office of the Special Adviser (Energy) as the Special Adviser (Oil & Gas) to […]
Presidential media team tours federal projects in North-West
Residents and commuters along the busy Zuba (Federal Capital Territory) and Jere (Kaduna State) Super Highway have expressed satisfaction with the introduction of concrete pavement technology on the ongoing Abuja–Kaduna-Kano super highway project. The plaudits poured as the Presidential Communications Team, led by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr […]
