BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF The domestication and global embedding of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Nigeria have become commonplace, as demonstrated by substantial data and the successful execution of the Voluntary National Reports (VNR). This achievement has established a benchmark in Nigeria’s developmental agenda. With international endorsement and a thoroughly verified process, the…
Alhaji Ali Dalori, acting National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), has assumed office with the promise to be transparent, inclusive and steer the activities with unity of purpose. Dalori who was the APC Deputy National chairman (North-East), before his appointment made the promise on Monday in Abuja at a meeting with the party’s National…
In a significant move, Israel has initiated the activation of 300,000 reservists to bolster its military capabilities, according to Major Doron Spielman, the spokesperson for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). This deployment signifies the magnitude of the current crisis, impacting virtually every Israeli family. A Nationwide Call to Arms Major Spielman underlined the far-reaching impact…
A report by Europol released on Tuesday shows that in 2024 terrorists are getting younger, with almost one in three suspects under 20 years old, and the youngest being just 12. “Online cult communities’’ use digital platforms to spread and normalise images of extreme cruelty, extort victims and incite young people to commit acts of…
More than 3.5 million Nigerians have taken part in the early phase of voter registration as the country prepares for the 2027 general elections, according to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Figures released by INEC on Monday show that 3,544,850 citizens pre-registered online within three weeks, with young Nigerians between 18 and 34 years…
The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives, Federal Health Institutions Sector (NANNM-FHI) has issued a seven-day strike notice to the Federal Government, demanding improved welfare, fair allowances, and better working conditions for nurses nationwide. The notice, jointly signed by National Secretary, Nurse Enya Osinachi, and National President, Nurse Morakinyo-Olajide Rilwan, was released in Abuja…
Iranian Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, is supposed to hand Russian President Vladimir Putin a letter from Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei with a request for more support amid U.S. Israeli stroke on the country, Reuters reported on Monday, citing a senior source. Araghchi arrived in Moscow on Sunday to hold talks with the Russian…
Former PDP Deputy National Chairman, Chief Olabode George, says former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike, must leave PDP immediately over alleged anti-party activities. George, in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos, said, “the party is being embarrassed by the open display of affinity by the duo to the All Progressives…
Three female hostages released by Hamas have been reunited with their mothers. The freed hostages are Romi Gonen, Doron Steinbrecher and Emily Damari. Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into force at 0915 GMT after a delay. No fewer than 90 Palestinian prisoners were due to go free on Sunday. Aid trucks have started crossing…
Gov Hyacinth Alia of Benue has banned protests and other activities within court premises with immediate effect. The governor announced the ban in a statement issued on Tuesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Tersoo Kula, and made available to newsmen in Makurdi. According to the statement, only local election petition tribunal sittings will be…
