Former President Goodluck Jonathan’s speculated return to the 2027 presidential race is generating divisions within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South-South, his political base. While some state chapters welcome the idea, others remain cautious or outrightly opposed, reflecting the deepening cracks in the party ahead of the next general elections. Mixed reactions across states In Bayelsa, Jonathan’s home state, party leaders have so far remained silent, preferring to wait for the position of Governor Douye Diri before taking a stand. Insiders say Jonathan’s influence in the state remains strong, but any decision will likely be shaped by Diri’s…
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Scientists at the Van Andel Institute have made an important discovery. They found that glucose, a common sugar in the body, helps immune cells called T cells fight cancer better. Their study was published on September 2, 2025, in a respected science journal called Cell Metabolism. According to Drug Target Review, T cells are key parts of the immune system. Their job is to find and destroy cancer cells. Before this study, scientists thought T cells mainly used glucose for energy. But now they’ve learned that glucose also helps build important molecules that T cells need to talk to each…
On Tuesday, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), together with IHS Nigeria and the governments of Canada and Norway, officially opened and handed over a new medical oxygen plant to the Kano State Government. The plant is located at the Muhammadu Buhari Specialist Hospital. Mr. Dapo Otunla, Vice President of IHS Nigeria, spoke on behalf of the company’s CEO. He said the oxygen plant is part of a national project to improve the supply of medical oxygen to hospitals. He explained that the plant uses modern technology to produce oxygen and will help save the lives of newborn babies and…
Senator George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, has encouraged organisations in Nigeria to use new and emerging technologies to help achieve the country’s goals. He shared this message on Monday during the annual conference of the Nigerian Institute of Management Chartered (NIM), which focused on the theme: ‘Using Emerging Technologies to Boost Innovation, Creativity, and Productivity.’ Journalists followed the event online from Lagos. Akume, who was represented by Mr. Francis Ikyenge, a Director in his office, said that technology is key to a country’s success and relevance in today’s world. He advised organisations to adopt new…
The Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES), along with other important partners, is working hard to create better rules and support systems for livestock farming in Nigeria. Dr. Sanusi Abubakar, the National Project Coordinator of L-PRES, spoke about this during a two-day workshop in Abuja. The event was called “Enhancing Regulation and Incentive Frameworks for the Livestock Value Chain in Nigeria.” Dr. Abubakar said the goal of the workshop was to create a set of rules that everyone — including farmers — can agree on. He stressed the need for a clear and fair plan to make livestock farming…
A non-governmental organization, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), along with other civil society groups, has asked for more local funding to fight HIV and Tuberculosis (TB). The Network of People Living With HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (NEPWHAN) also stressed the importance of making the anti-stigma and anti-discrimination law part of state laws. They made these calls during a meeting in Abuja called the “CSO Financing Dialogue,” which focused on funding and the need for states to adopt the anti-stigma law. Back in 2001, African Union countries signed the Abuja Declaration, promising to spend at least 15% of their national budgets on health…
The death of a young Nigerian doctor after 72 hours on duty has sparked national concern and reflection. While painful, this incident must be seen as more than an isolated tragedy but a signal of systemic pressures that have long challenged Nigeria’s health sector. It also presents a chance to accelerate sustainable reforms that will not only protect the lives of healthcare workers but also strengthen the overall quality of patients’ care and restore confidence in Nigeria health system. Context and significance Nigeria’s health sector has been stretched for decades, with workforce shortages, high patient loads, and inadequate infrastructure. The…
Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has told security agencies to treat anyone helping bandits with information the same way they treat the bandits themselves. He gave this order while visiting Wurno and Rabah Local Government Areas, where bandits had recently attacked and harmed communities. The governor said he was saddened by the killings and damage caused by the attacks. He strongly criticized the informants, calling them unpatriotic people who betray their communities for small rewards. Aliyu said his government has created new plans to fight banditry and will no longer tolerate those who help criminals. He promised to find…
The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) has appointed its new national leaders and encouraged them to be creative and stay focused. The new leaders include the President, Mr. Muhammad Aliyu-Sirajo, and the Deputy President, Mr. Charles Onyeukwu. At the event held at the NCS National Office in Lagos on Thursday, the former President of the Institute of Software Practitioners of Nigeria, Mr. Bimbo Abioye, said being innovative would help the organization grow stronger. He advised the new leaders to stay focused and come up with ideas, plans, and projects that will improve Nigeria’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector. Abioye also…
A Nigerian startup called Meetbox Africa says that taking part in GITEX Nigeria 2025, held in Lagos, gave them important exposure, learning experiences, and chances to meet investors who could help their business grow. In a chat with reporters, Mr. Kehinde Awoyinfa, one of the company’s founders, said the event was a great opportunity for young businesses to show they are important in today’s digital world. “GITEX Nigeria felt like a mix of a classroom and a market. We saw startups, investors, and big international tech companies all in one place,” Awoyinfa said. “For us, it was a time to…