Some community members have appealed for a primary healthcare centre to be built in Kobi, a suburb of Abuja, to address their health needs. They made this call during a free medical outreach organized by the National Institute of Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) Democracy Radio in partnership with Garki Hospital. The General Manager of NILDS Democracy Radio, Mrs. Uju Nwachukwu, said the station wanted to do more than just broadcast on air by reaching people directly with services that impact their lives. She explained that findings showed Kobi residents lacked access to healthcare, and the best way to support…
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The 21st Akwaaba African Travel Market opened in Lagos on Sunday, attracting tourism boards, travel experts, and industry stakeholders from across Africa. The three-day event is organized by Akwaaba Travel Market Ltd. in partnership with Wakanow, Air Peace, Interswitch, Lagos State, and The Gambia. The expo, which runs from September 14 to 18, brings together airlines, travel agents, tour operators, hospitality brands, tourism boards, and content creators from across the continent. The opening featured exhibitions, a culinary competition tagged the “Jollof Rice War”, and an awards ceremony. In the jollof rice contest, 10 chefs prepared different varieties of the dish,…
The Unveiling and Rebranding Nigeria Initiative (URNI) says it is working with the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) to mobilize the country’s estimated 17 million citizens living abroad. According to URNI, the partnership will help promote a positive image of Nigeria and support national development. Chairman of URNI’s Board of Trustees, retired Brigadier-General Buba Shajiaba, said this in a statement released on Sunday in Abuja. He explained that the initiative is focused on reshaping how Nigeria is seen through cultural diplomacy, engaging young people, and uniting Nigerians in the diaspora. Shajiaba added that URNI had extended its activities worldwide by…
Losing one’s sight completely is a painful and life-changing experience. It is both emotionally devastating and physically limiting. Many people cannot even bear to imagine what it would be like to go blind. In Nigeria, there are very few facilities and services that help blind or visually impaired people live more comfortably. Because of this, it is very important for everyone to take good care of their eyes and protect their vision. The eye is often described as the “window of the body” because it lets in light. The famous artist and scientist, Leonardo da Vinci, once called the eye…
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has called off its strike just two days after it began. The strike, which started on Friday, was suspended on Saturday night. Members were told to return to work on Sunday. NARD President, Dr. Tope Osundara, confirmed the decision in a WhatsApp message. He said some of their demands had been met, while the government promised to address the remaining issues. “Strike suspended; resumption to work tomorrow (today). We did this as a sign of goodwill and to assist Nigerians who are seeking healthcare in our various facilities,” Osundara explained. He did not…
About two weeks ago, Nigeria lost one of its finest police officers who rose to the peak of its Police Force. Solomon Arase died at a relatively young age for an elite. With improved nutrition, general welfare, and medical health services, 69 is a youthful age for Nigeria’s elite class. The well-educated Arase earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Ahmadu Bello University. He went on to get a Law degree from the University of Benin and a master’s degree from the University of Lagos. He also holds a Master’s degree in Strategic Studies and was a Fellow of…
Jobberman Nigeria, in partnership with Mastercard Foundation, has organized a career clinic in Makurdi, the capital of Benue State, to support young professionals, business owners, and aspiring talents. The event, which held on Saturday, September 13, 2025, was themed “Your Career Compass: Gain Clarity in Work and Business.” It was designed to provide participants with the guidance and tools needed to grow in their careers or businesses. In his keynote speech, Mr. Gideon Ikyernum encouraged the youths to be determined in their chosen careers if they want to succeed. He said they should not allow others to dictate their career…
He might not be fancied by many Nigerians as the ideal electoral umpire leader, but in this piece, analysts, commentators, and books state otherwise, highlighting the exceptional successes recorded under his leadership of the INEC in Nigeria. Sunday Okobi brings the excerpts: No doubt, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, viewed with a different lens, has had a fair share of contributions to the Nigeria’s electoral system. He has in several ways stamped his name in the annals of the Nigerian democracy as the longest-serving helmsman of the electoral body. In a book, ‘Innovations…
Kadauri in Zamfara State thrives on gold mining, offering tales of instant wealth alongside stories of danger, poverty, and environmental destruction. The town captures the double-edged reality of Nigeria’s artisanal mining boom. The town, located along the Gusau–Talata Mafara–Sokoto road, is now a hive of activity. Young men and women toil in makeshift pits, extracting and transporting ore in the hope of striking gold. Mining has become the backbone of the community’s economy. Big rewards, bigger risks The lure of instant wealth keeps the trade alive. “Last week, some young people made as much as 70 million and even 200…
The fight over control of Nigeria’s downstream oil market took a new turn at the weekend as the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) accused the Dangote Petroleum Refinery of misleading Nigerians and destabilizing the market. This was contained in a statement released on Saturday by DAPPMAN’s Executive Secretary, Mr. Olufemi Adewole, titled “Clarifying the Role of Market Players in Nigeria’s Downstream Petroleum Sector.” DAPPMAN said claims that Dangote Refinery’s repeated fuel price cuts were patriotic acts ignored their real timing and impact on the market. According to the association, the refinery often slashes prices when other…