SEDC Selects 25 Startups for Venture Capital Support
By Oluuwakemi Kindness The South East Development Commission (SEDC) has selected 25 startups for funding, mentorship, and investor access under its inaugural South East Venture Capital Program (SEVCP), aimed at driving innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic growth across the South East. The announcement followed the conclusion of the programme’s pitch competition, which attracted startups operating in […]
NCPC Boss Seeks Support For Tinubu’s Administration
By Chinedu Echianu The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on the third anniversary of his administration, commending his leadership and resilience in the face of the nation’s challenges. In a statement issued on Friday in Abuja, Adegbite, on behalf of the commission’s board […]
NLC Tackles NECA Over ICJ Ruling on Right to Strike
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has described the recent ruling of the International Court of Justice affirming workers’ right to strike under Convention 87 as a landmark victory for workers globally, accusing the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) of attempting to weaken the decision through “adversarial interpretation.”The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has […]
NILDS DG: Sheikh Musa’s Death Leaves Void in Islamic Scholarship
By Julian Osamoto The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, has described the death of Khalifah Adabiyy, Sheikh Abdulkadir Musa, as a major loss to Islamic scholarship and moral leadership. Prof. Sulaiman stated this in a condolence message issued on Friday through his Media Adviser, Mohammad […]
Ebola Outbreak: NCDC Lists 10 States, FCT as High Risk
By Julian Osamoto The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), has warned that 10 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are at high risk of Ebola virus disease importation following an ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda, where deaths have risen to 247. In a […]
Eid-el-Kabir: Senator Lawan Calls for National Rebirth
By Anayo Akwitti Former President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, has called on leaders and citizens alike to translate the spiritual essence of the season of Eid-el-Kabir into a national rebirth anchored on personal sacrifice, unity, and empathy.Former President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, has called on leaders and citizens alike to translate […]
Shaibu Urges Unity, Peace As Muslims Celebrate Eid-el-Kabir
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Director General, National Institute for Sports (NIS), Philip Shaibu, has extended warm Eid-el-Kabir greetings to Muslim faithful across Nigeria and beyond, calling on Nigerians to embrace unity, love, sacrifice, and peaceful coexistence. In a heartfelt goodwill message released to mark the celebration, Shaibu described Eid-el-Kabir as a sacred season that reflects […]
Eid-al-Adha: DG NILDS Urges Reflection on Sacrifice
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, has called on Muslims to reflect deeply on the essence of sacrifice during Eid al-Adha, urging them to embrace the practice as an act of unwavering devotion to Almighty Allah. Prof. Sulaiman, who is currently performing […]
Children’s Day: Stakeholders Seek Better Education Access
By Oluwakemi Kindness Education stakeholders have called for urgent reforms in Nigeria’s education sector, citing overcrowded classrooms, decaying infrastructure, inadequate learning materials, and poor support for children. The concerns were raised in an exclusive interview with Democracy Radio correspondent Oluwakemi Kindness on Wednesday, to mark the 2026 Children’s Day celebration. According to the stakeholders, many […]
Eid-el-Kabir: Nigerians Embrace Sacrifice Amid Hardship
By Chinedu Echianu As Muslims across Nigeria join millions around the world to celebrate Eid-el-Kabir, clerics, scholars, and community leaders have called on citizens to embrace the enduring lessons of sacrifice, compassion, tolerance, and unity embedded in the sacred festival. Popularly known as the Feast of Sacrifice, Eid-el-Kabir commemorates the unwavering obedience of Prophet Ibrahim, […]