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Cross section of religious leaders, traditional rulers, lawmakers and the judiciary at the GMOS Workshop in Abuja

NABDA Pushes GMO Awareness to Boost Food Security

By: Julian Osamoto The Director-General and CEO of the National Biotechnology Development Agency, Professor Abdullahi Mustapha, says Nigeria must embrace science and technology to secure its food future and mitigate climate change. Speaking in Abuja at a sensitisation workshop for the Islamic community on genetically modified crops, Professor Mustapha said the engagement aims to dispel misconceptions and reassure the public on the safety of biotechnology. He explained that religious and traditional leaders, as well as lawmakers and judicial officers, are […]

July 29, 2025

Education

CONUA Welcomes TISSF Loan Scheme, Urges Government to Address Fundamental Concerns

By Chinedu Echianu The Congress of University Academics (CONUA) has commended the Federal Government for launching the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF), a ₦10 million loan scheme aimed at improving staff welfare in Nigeria's tertiary education sector. However, the union has urged the government to ensure fairness, transparency, and inclusiveness in the implementation process. CONUA, which is an offshoot of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) insists that it wants to be part of the implementation and monitoring […]

July 29, 2025

Health

Nigerian Nurses to Begin Nationwide Strike July 30

By Aremu Toyeebaht As tensions rise in Nigeria’s embattled healthcare system, the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM-FHI) has announced a seven-day nationwide warning strike, beginning Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at 12:01 a.m. The strike, which the union says is the result of decades of neglect, is expected to shut down healthcare services in 74 federal health institutions, state general hospitals, and primary healthcare centres across all 774 local government areas, including the Federal Capital Territory. Speaking on […]

July 29, 2025

Education

Governor Ododo Launches Conditional Cash Transfer Scheme for Schoolgirls

By Chinedu Echianu Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has restated commitment to uplift lives and livelihoods of citizens, especially women and girls in the state. Governor Ododo disclosed this at the Flag Off Ceremony of the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) scheme under the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) project at the Government House in Lokoja. A statement released by the Kogi State Government House Media Team Governor stated that Ododo described the AGILE project as a […]

July 29, 2025

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Sport

Karate South Africa President Honors Silas Agara, Strengthens Ties

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso In a landmark event aimed at deepening karate development and cooperation across Africa, the President of Karate South Africa and the Commonwealth Karate Federation, Hanshi Sonny Pillay, has conferred a prestigious honor on Honourable Silas Agara, President of the Nigerian Karate Federation, in recognition of his exceptional contributions to the sport in Nigeria and the continent. The ceremony coincided with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Nigerian Karate Federation and Karate South Africa, […]

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Sport

Shooting Stars Chairman, Salami Sets Ambitious Agenda for NPFL Season

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Chairman of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), Honourable Taiwo Olayinka Salami, has unveiled a bold blueprint to transform the historic club, promising enhanced player welfare, modern facilities, and strategic sponsorship deals as the new Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season approaches. Speaking at the NPFL Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Abuja, Salami emphasized his administration’s commitment to restoring the club’s glory and introducing global best practices in management. “This morning alone, I was speaking with my […]

July 29, 2025 2

Politics

Rivers State LG Elections Postponed to August 30

By Aremu Toyeebaht The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has postponed the state’s local government elections to Saturday, August 30, 2025, citing disruptions caused by the recent state of emergency declared in the region. The exercise, initially slated for August 9, was rescheduled following a state of emergency declaration, which disrupted earlier plans, according to RSIEC Chairman, Michael Odey. Odey, speaking during a stakeholders’ meeting in Port Harcourt on Monday, unveiled the updated electoral calendar and guidelines, stressing that […]

July 28, 2025

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Sport

YellowGreens Show Growth, Grit at Pearl of Africa T20 in Uganda

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria national men’s cricket team, the YellowGreens, may not have finished among the top sides at the recently concluded Pearl of Africa T20 Series in Uganda, but their campaign was defined by resilience, steady improvement, and moments of brilliance that underscored the promise within the team. As the lowest-ranked team in the tournament, Nigeria faced a mountain of challenges against more established sides like Kenya, Uganda, UAE, and Namibia A. Yet, despite the odds, the YellowGreens […]

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Politics

SDP Expels El-Rufai, Slams 30-Year Ban Over Alleged Forgery, Anti-Party Activities

By Aremu Toyeebaht The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has expelled former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, and banned him from associating with the party for 30 years. The party’s National Working Committee (NWC) announced the decision on Monday in Abuja, citing El-Rufai’s alleged forgery, false membership claims, and attempts to destabilize the party through unconstitutional activities. According to the SDP National Publicity Secretary, Araba Aiyenigba, investigations revealed that El-Rufai never formally registered as an SDP member at the ward […]

July 28, 2025