A don, Prof. Emmanuel Ojo, has emphasized the need for Nigerians to imbibe a true “federal spirit” in all aspects of national life to promote justice, equity, and unity. Ojo, a professor in the Department of Political Science, University of Ilorin, made the call while delivering the institution’s 291st Inaugural Lecture on Tuesday in Ilorin. The lecture, titled “The Worship of an Unknown Deity,” examined Nigeria’s challenges with national integration and federalism. According to him, Nigeria has found it difficult to uphold the tenets and basic principles of federalism due to the absence of a genuine federal spirit among its…
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The Department of Anesthesia, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Ituku Ozalla, Enugu, has trained medical students, as well as clinical and non-clinical staff, on how to manage cardiac arrest using Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). The training was part of activities marking the 2025 World Anesthesia Day, celebrated on Thursday in Enugu with the theme, “Anesthesiology in Health Emergency.” CPR is an emergency procedure performed when a person’s breathing or heartbeat stops, with the aim of resuscitating the individual. Speaking at the event, Prof. Tonia Onyeka, Head of the Department of Anesthesia, said the exercise was designed to create awareness and…
Google.org has launched Apolitical Government Artificial Intelligence (AI) Campus skills training for Nigerian public servants, in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy. The initiative, unveiled on Thursday in Abuja, aims to equip civil servants with practical AI skills and resources to enhance public service delivery and innovation across government agencies. Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, said the programme aligns with Nigeria’s vision to make AI a key driver of productivity and efficiency in the public sector. “We are investing in our civil servants to ensure that AI becomes native to…
Dr. Mobolaji Olaseni, a Chief Lecturer at Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), has called for sustainable and people-centered development that prioritizes human well-being over physical expansion. Olaseni, from the Department of Urban and Regional Planning, made the call while delivering YABATECH’s 20th inaugural lecture titled “Beyond Mobility” on Thursday in Lagos. He said human settlements extend beyond the act of movement, stressing the need to build sustainable, inclusive, and human-centered environments that promote purposeful living. According to him, the history of human settlements reflects adaptation and transformation, as people continuously redesign spaces to meet economic, social, and environmental realities. “Human…
The Federal Government has dismissed as false and misleading reports circulating on some media platforms claiming that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is no longer required for admission into tertiary institutions in Nigeria. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Federal Ministry of Education through its Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, described the publication as “baseless and entirely fabricated,” stressing that the Ministry never issued or authorized any such announcement. According to the Minister, JAMB remains the legally recognized and sole authority empowered to conduct entrance…
A coalition of stakeholders in Nigeria’s food sector has called for urgent measures to curb food waste and promote sustainable consumption as part of efforts to reduce hunger and strengthen food security in the country. They made the call at the “Table for All” event held on Thursday in Abuja to commemorate the 2025 World Food Day with the theme: “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future.” Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Platters and Co Restaurant, Ms. Jennifer Dinchi-Zando, noted that over 33 million Nigerians face persistent food insecurity, stressing the need for collective action to…
Gov. Mohammed Bago of Niger State has called on Nigeria to move beyond food security and embrace food sovereignty anchored on self-sufficiency, dignity, and agricultural independence. Bago made the call at the commemoration of the 2025 World Food Day, organized by the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) on Thursday in Lagos. The event, themed “Food Security to Food Sovereignty: How Far Has Nigeria Gone?”, explored Nigeria’s progress in achieving agricultural independence. World Food Day is observed annually on October 16 to mark the founding of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Bago explained that while food security…
Stakeholders in the agriculture sector in Gombe State have commended smallholder women farmers for their vital contributions to food security in the country. The commendation was made on Thursday in Gombe during an event to mark the 2025 World Food Day. The State Coordinator of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Mr. Absalom Akwaras, said women continue to play a critical role in ensuring food availability and sustainability in Nigeria. Akwaras, represented by a Principal Agriculture Officer, Mr. Daniel Madaki, said the government would continue to support and partner with women farmers to strengthen food systems and improve…
The Lagos State Government has restated its commitment to ensuring food security despite the state’s geographical limitations. The assurance was given at the grand finale of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems’ event marking the 2025 World Food Day, held on Thursday at the Police College Parade Ground, Ikeja. World Food Day is observed annually on October 16 to raise awareness about hunger, food insecurity, and the global need for collective action to improve food systems. In his keynote address, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs. Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin, reaffirmed the government’s dedication to…
The Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice has responded to public concern by clarifying that no inmate from the recent pardon list has been released yet, and that the entire clemency exercise remains under final review. In a statement, the office emphasized that the process is still at the “final administrative stage,” during which all names and recommendations are being vetted to ensure full compliance with legal and procedural standards before any release order is issued. Signed by Attorney General Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), the declaration explained that after the Council of State approves the…