Plateau begins construction of modern abattoir, veterinary hospital
The Plateau Government said it has commenced the construction of a modern Abattoir and Veterinary Hospital at Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of the state. Gov. Caleb Mutfwang, accompanied by Mr Idimsu Mukhtar, the Minister of Livestock Development, laid the foundation for the two projects on Monday in Barkin Ladi. The governor said that […]
Serve with diligence, be agents of change, Idris urges corps members
Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi State on Monday urged corps members deployed to the state to be agents of change and serve with diligence. He stated this at swearing-in ceremony of 492 corps members for the 2026 Batch B Stream I orientation exercise in Kebbi. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the […]
Tinubu, actualising South East road projects conceived in colonial era, says Umahi
The Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, has stated that several road projects for the South East region, originally conceived during the colonial era but left unrealised for decades, are now being brought to life under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Speaking on Saturday in Ebonyi State, while conducting senior journalists and government […]
Tinubu hails Osofisan at 80
Preisdent Bola Tinubu has congratulated respected playwright and poet Femi Osofisan for attaining the age of 80. The president in a personally signed statement described the eminent scholar as “one of those incredibly brilliant individuals who have blessed our world with their creativity.” President Tinubu in a personally written statement signed by him said, […]
TOFAC 2026: An Intellectual Feast On Identities
By Toyin Falola TOFAC is a platform for scholars to come together and have progressive discussions about Africa. Its 2026 edition is scheduled to hold from 7th to 10th of July at the University of Jos. Its main theme, Identities in Nigeria, is a topic that has now become more popular, especially with […]
Falana, son lead protest over kidnappings, hardship
Prominent lawyer, Mr Femi Falana (SAN), his son – afrobeats singer, Mr Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, alongside civil society organisations, youth groups, among others, on Friday staged a protest in Lagos. They demanded urgent action to address worsening insecurity and economic hardship in the country. The protest came as Nigeria marked Democracy […]
Govt commits to expanding access to tertiary education, says NELFUND boss
*As over 20,000 FUT Minna students benefit The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding access to higher education for Nigerian students through Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) irrespective of their socio-economic background. The Managing Director of NELFUND, Mr Akintunde Sawyer, stated this at a Democracy Day celebration in Bayero University Kano […]
Kila advocates democracy wall honouring heroes of democratic struggle
Renowned political economist and public affairs analyst Prof Anthony Kila has called for the construction of a monumental wall bearing the names of 1,000 individuals who played significant roles in Nigeria’s struggle for democracy. Speaking at activities marking the 2026 Democracy Day celebrations, he said Nigeria must do more to preserve the memory […]
Citizens’ contribution vital to realising a secure Nigeria, says Ododo
Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi State has said citizens’ active participation, patriotism and prayers are critical to building a peaceful, secure and prosperous Nigeria. In his Democracy Day message on Friday in Lokoja, Ododo congratulated Nigerians on the milestone and urged reflection on the sacrifices of democratic heroes. He described democracy as “the […]
June 12: Credible elections are fundamental human rights, not privilege, Ojukwu declares
Executive Secretary (ES) of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Dr Tony Ojukwu (SAN), has said that credible elections are fundamental human right and not a privilege. He stated this in a statement to commemorate the June 12, adding that the commemoration of June 12 is a reminder to this democratic fact. According to […]
