Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has called for institutionalized leadership transition to youths, urging deliberate systems to harness their potential for national development. This is contained in a statement on Tuesday by Mr Gboyega Akosile, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity. Sanwo-Olu spoke at the 2026 Abuja Dialogue held at the State House Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, where stakeholders examined youth participation in leadership. The summit was organised by the Office of the Vice President with the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy (LJLA), with the theme “Scaling Excellence: Youth Leadership as Strategic Infrastructure.” He said youth leadership is no longer…
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The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Mr Ekperikpe Ekpo, has commended the 200 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD) gas processing plant project by Southfield Petroleum Ltd. (SPL) in Utorogu, Delta State. Ekpo said this on Tuesday at the groundbreaking ceremony of the project held at the Utorogu gas processing plant site. It was reported that SPL is collaborating with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) to address Nigeria’s persistent gas supply shortfall for power generation and industrial growth. He said the development of the 200 MMSCFD gas processing facility would stimulate capital inflow, create…
Gov. Alex Otti says Abia is ready to collaborate with the Abia Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas (ANPA) on a structured long-term framework to strengthen healthcare delivery in the state. Otti said this on Tuesday at the official opening of the 2026 ANPA Medical Mission, a five-day medical outreach holding in Umuahia. He said he had directed the Commissioner for Health, Prof. Enoch Uche, and his team to open discussions with ANPA on a structured long-term partnership framework. According to him, the state government wants ANPA involved in the entire spectrum of healthcare delivery, including telemedicine, remote consultations,…
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has appointed Tanimu Yunusa as the new State Coordinator for Abia. Yunusa, who hails from Sokoto State, assumed office as the 18th NYSC Coordinator in the state. He takes over from Mrs Gladys Adama, who has been redeployed to the Human Resources Department at the NYSC National Headquarters, Abuja. It was reported that a formal handover ceremony was held on Tuesday at the NYSC State Secretariat in Umuahia. Until his appointment, Yunusa served as Acting Head of the Publicity Division in the Information and Public Relations Unit at the Directorate Headquarters. In her valedictory…
The Nigerian Heart Foundation (NHF) has unveiled a month-long nationwide awareness programme to promote its Heart Mark Logo initiative, aimed at reducing the growing burden of cardiovascular diseases in Nigeria. The Executive Director of NHF, Dr Kingsley Akinroye, at the unveiling of the Nigeria Heart Foundation Heart Mark Logo, tagged “Healthier Choices, Made Easier,” on Tuesday in Lagos, said heart health remains non-negotiable for a healthy and longer life. Akinroye said the programme, scheduled to run from April 14 to May 15, will feature a national summit, advocacy visits to key government institutions, and market sensitisation campaigns in Lagos and…
The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with an Indian company, Rashmi Metaliks Group, in Kolkata for an investment of one billion dollars over a three-year period. The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Audu, who led the Nigerian delegation, signed the agreement following his visit to the company in India. A statement on the visit was made available to newsmen on Tuesday by the ministry’s Head of Press and Public Relations, Salamatu Jibaniya. In the statement, Audu described the move as a major milestone in Nigeria’s drive to reposition the steel sector, boost industrial growth, generate…
Gov. Hyacinth Alia of Benue has called on security agencies to carry out coordinated operations to dismantle terrorist camps in forested areas across the state. The governor made the call in a statement issued on Tuesday by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Mr Tersoo Kula, and made available to newsmen in Makurdi. Alia’s directive followed recent deadly attacks on some communities. It was reported that attacks in Apa and Otukpo local government areas, specifically in Edikwu-Ankpali, Ikobi, Adija, and Upu villages, resulted in multiple fatalities. He urged security operatives to intensify surveillance and operations, with a particular focus on Apa,…
The Nigeria Police Force says it has strengthened security deployment at Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination centres nationwide to ensure the safety of candidates. The Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. Placid said the force was aware of recent unfounded rumours circulating about safety at some JAMB examination centres in the North-East. “The Nigeria Police Force wishes to categorically state that these claims are without basis. “While the force does not act on rumours, the concerns raised by the public have been duly noted, as they concern the…
The Federal Government says the Jilli axis, where the Nigerian Air Force carried out a precision counter-terrorism strike, has been designated a high-risk zone with clear security advisories restricting civilian presence. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said this in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday. Idris extended the government’s condolences to the families of those affected and sympathised with the injured. According to him, every Nigerian life is sacred, and any loss of life is deeply regretted. “On April 11, 2026, the Nigerian Air Force, under Operation HADIN KAI, carried out a precision counter-terrorism strike on…
The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Lagos Branch, on Tuesday visited three companies on the Lagos–Sagamu Expressway to strengthen collaboration and enhance professional development. The companies visited were XCMG Nigeria Company Ltd., Howo Sinotruk Nigeria, and CBC Global Civil and Building Construction Nigeria Ltd. During the visit to XCMG, the Chairman of NSE, Lagos Branch, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, commended the company’s management for its support and partnership with the society. Kesha thanked the General Manager of XCMG Nigeria, Mr Sam Wang, describing him as generous and supportive of the engineering profession in Nigeria. She said, “We have done business together,…