Tag: #Nigeria
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TINUBU: LENT, RAMADAN SAME-DAY START SHOWS NIGERIANS ARE UNITED
President Bola Tinubu says the rare overlap of Lent and Ramadan this year is a powerful reminder that Nigerians share common values of faith, sacrifice, and unity. President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to embrace peace and unity as Christians and Muslims begin Lent and Ramadan on the same day — an uncommon spiritual…
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NYSC MEMBER GIVES FREE DELIVERY KITS TO 80 PREGNANT WOMEN IN KATSINA
A corps member turned compassion into action—helping vulnerable pregnant women avoid preventable childbirth tragedies. Latifat Yusuf-Bola, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member serving in Katsina State, has distributed free delivery and baby care kits to about 80 underprivileged pregnant women. The gesture was part of her Community Development Service (CDS) project and took place…
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SHETTIMA RETURNS FROM AU SUMMIT, PUSHES FOR AFRICA’S HEALTH, WATER SECURITY
Vice-President Kashim Shettima returns to Abuja after key AU summit talks, securing global goodwill and pushing for Africa’s self-reliance in health and development. Vice-President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government Assembly, where leaders focused on…
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NIGERIA, ANGOLA SIGN VISA-FREE DEAL FOR DIPLOMATS
New agreement set to remove travel barriers and strengthen diplomatic ties between both African nations. Nigeria and Angola have signed a visa exemption agreement for holders of diplomatic and official passports, making it easier for government officials from both countries to travel and collaborate. Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, said the deal was…
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GLOBACOM TEAMS UP WITH NCWS TO SAFEGUARD CHILDREN ONLINE
New initiative aims to keep Nigerian kids safe on the internet while learning. Globacom has joined forces with the National Council for Women Societies to scale its “Safe SIM Programme,” a tech-driven initiative that protects children from harmful online content. The programme uses a specially configured SIM card for phones and tablets that blocks inappropriate…
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MEDITERRANEAN TRAGEDY: TWO NIGERIAN WOMEN RESCUED, 53 FEARED DEAD
Boat capsizes off Libya as IOM warns of rising migrant deaths and brutal trafficking routes. The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) says two Nigerian women were rescued after a rubber boat carrying 55 migrants capsized off Libya’s coast, leaving at least 53 people— including two babies—feared dead or missing. The boat overturned in the cold…
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STAKEHOLDERS RAISE RED FLAG OVER MAGISTRATES’ WELFARE IN NORTH-CENTRAL
Experts warn neglect could fuel corruption and weaken justice delivery. Stakeholders across Kogi, Nasarawa and Niger States are sounding the alarm over the poor welfare of magistrates, warning that continued neglect could undermine effective justice delivery and public trust in the judiciary. In a survey by NAN, civil society groups, lawyers and community leaders urged…
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SENTE 2026 CHARTS PATH FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Preparing kids for life beyond school, independence, and meaningful work. Dr Mudi Nwachukwu, founder of Special Educational Needs & Therapy Empowerment (SENTE), says Nigerian families often wonder: “What happens after school?” The upcoming SENTE Conference and Trade Fair on Feb. 12 in Lagos aims to answer that, focusing on transition planning, employability, and lifelong support…
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TINUBU SET FOR HISTORIC UK STATE VISIT AFTER 37 YEARS
Windsor Castle hosts Nigeria’s president as Abuja–London ties get a fresh push. President Bola Tinubu will make a state visit to the United Kingdom from March 18–19, marking the first official UK state visit by a Nigerian leader in 37 years. The British Royal Family announced the visit, confirming that King Charles III and Queen…
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AVIATION BOSS BLAMES FOREIGN MAINTENANCE FOR HIGH AIRFARES
Ghana’s aviation chief says flying planes overseas for repairs is quietly hiking ticket prices — and West Africa has a solution closer to home. Airfares across the region could be cheaper if airlines stopped sending aircraft to Europe and the US for maintenance, according to Stephen Arthur, Director-General of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA).…
