How food environments shape Nigerian women, girls’ lives
By Bukola Olukemi-Odele Healthy eating is often portrayed as a matter of willpower or personal choice. Yet, for millions of women and girls, the concept of choice is an illusion. Their health is significantly influenced by their food environment—the physical, economic, and social factors that determine what food is accessible, affordable, and promoted. […]
Govt approves employment of 50 doctors
100 nurses across correctional centres The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has said President Bola Tinubu has approved the employment of 50 medical doctors and 100 nurses across the nation’s correctional centres’ hospitals. He disclosed this on Tuesday when the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, paid him a […]
UAE defence ministry intercepts new missiles, drones targeting Dubai
The UAE Ministry of Defence on Wednesday said that its air defence systems were responding to incoming missile and drone threats originating from Iran. Residents in Dubai received mobile alerts warning of a potential missile strike and were urged to seek shelter, the alerts were later lifted. The incidents come amid rising regional tensions […]
Fuel price hikes driven by market expectations, global oil volatility – Iledare
An energy expert, Prof. Wumi Iledare, has said the recent increases in petrol pump prices in Nigeria are largely driven by market expectations and fluctuations in global crude oil prices. Iledare, a Professor Emeritus of Petroleum Economics and Policy Research at Louisiana State University’s Centre for Energy Studies, said fuel prices in […]
Onigbinde’s death a great loss to Nigerian football – SWAN Officials
Malam Umar Said, a former National Deputy President, Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), has mourned the death of former Super Eagles Coach, Festus Onigbinde, describing him as a trailblazer in Nigerian football. Said stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Bauchi. He described the late […]
Tinubu seeks Senate confirmation of Mainasara Illo as NADC Executive Secretary
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday forwarded a letter seeking the approval of the Senate for the appointment of Mr Mainasara Illo as Executive Secretary of Nigerian Anti-Doping Centre (NADC). Tinubu’s request is contained in a letter addressed to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and read at plenary on Tuesday in Abuja. The president, […]
Tinubu mourns former Super Eagles coach Onigbinde
president Bola Tinubu sympathises with the family and associates of renowned football administrator and former Super Eagles head coach, High Chief Festus Adegboye Onigbinde. Chief Onigbinde passed away on Monday at the age of 88. The President extended his condolences to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), the National Sports Commission (NSC), professional colleagues […]
Our unity remains unshakable, Tinubu declares
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday assured Nigerians across the country that the nation will never allow agents of instability to undermine its peace, unity, and sovereignty. He gave the assurance while hosting religious and traditional leaders for an interfaith breaking of the fast at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, acknowledging their critical roles in […]
Africa between giants: U.S.– China rivalry
By Toyin Falola The 2026 Africa Forum at the University of Miami focused on the significant roles of China and the United States in Africa, which Professor Edmund Abaka, the capable organizer, described as “a new Cold War.” The conference drew knowledgeable and distinguished scholars who presented insightful papers on this subject. I […]
War on Iran: Time to rethink Nigeria and Africa’s oil dependency
By Olamide Martins The continued bombardment of Iran by the United States of America to Israel’s advantage may have again uncovered the dominance of the world’s energy system and the fragility of the least developed and oil-dependent economies. The war in the Middle East is already forcing an increase of about 10 percent on […]
