The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and MTN Foundation on Tuesday unveiled expanded interventions under the Anti-Substance Abuse Programme (ASAP), aimed at combating substance abuse among Nigerian youths. The event, held at the International Conference Centre (ICC) in Enugu, was themed: “The World Drug Problem: Persisting Issues, New Challenges, Innovation Responses.” Speaking, the Executive Director of MTN Foundation, Mrs. Odunayo Sanya, said the organization’s intervention was driven by growing concerns over the increasing vulnerability of young people to drug abuse and its devastating impact on families and society. Sanya noted that the foundation’s anti-drug advocacy aligns with its focus…
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The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, in collaboration with nutrition stakeholders, has launched a three-day policy dialogue to develop a framework for standardizing the production, quality, and nutritional content of Tom Brown in Nigeria. Tom Brown is a complementary food made from roasted grains and legumes such as millet, sorghum, maize, soybeans, and groundnuts. Speaking at the opening of the meeting in Abuja on Tuesday, Mrs. Olufunmilola Adegbite, Director and Head of the Ministry’s Nutrition Department, stated that malnutrition remains a major public health challenge in Nigeria. She noted that despite progress through various nutrition interventions, undernutrition—especially stunting, wasting,…
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), announced that it has invested significant resources in modern security gadgets to curb rising theft and cultism on campus. The university’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ursula Akanwa, disclosed this in her office while briefing journalists on her achievements during her first 100 days in office. She stated, “We procured modern response gadgets to improve coordination. The goal was to prevent the frequent burglaries of university property that occurred in the past. It was bad—20 laptops and 20 air-conditioners went missing in a single day.” READ ALSO: Educationist urges professionals to embrace risks Akanwa added that…
Professor of Political Science Femi Otubanjo has warned that nuclear weapons have evolved from being mere instruments of warfare to becoming major causes of international conflicts and crises. Otubanjo, a Research Professor at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), delivered a foreign policy lecture organized by the institute on Tuesday in Lagos. The lecture was titled, “Nuclear Weapons: From Instrumenta Belli to Causae Bellorum.” He outlined the consequences of nuclear war, including mass casualties, nuclear winter, environmental devastation, and psychological trauma. He added that such conflicts could lead to economic collapse, political disorder, and threaten the survival of organized…
Former President of the African Public Relations Association, Yomi Badejo-Okusanya, has been appointed Chairman of the Nigeria Digital Public Relations Summit Advisory Board. This was announced in a statement by the summit’s Convener, Mr. Segun McMedal, made available to reporters in Abuja on Tuesday. McMedal stated that the six-member Advisory Board comprises professionals from public relations, strategic communications, media, and digital innovation. He listed Emeka Oparah, Vice President of Corporate Communications at Airtel Africa; and Yushau Shuaib, Founder and CEO of Image Merchants Promotion Ltd., publishers of PRNigeria and Economic Confidential, as members. Other members include Tolulope Olorundero, Founder and…
Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun and the All Progressives Congress (APC) traded accusations on Tuesday over alleged political attacks and shootings in parts of the state. Adeleke, speaking at a news conference at the Government House in Osogbo, accused the APC of engaging in sporadic shootings and attacks on residents, an allegation the party denied. The governor claimed that suspected thugs fired gunshots early Tuesday in Ile-Ife, causing panic in the town. He also alleged that similar attacks occurred in Owode-Ede, injuring some residents. “These attacks are outrageous, unprovoked, and deliberate. The provocation is becoming unbearable.For months, I have been…
The International Fund for Agricultural Development-Value Chain Development Programme (IFAD-VCDP) distributed poultry production equipment and local chickens to 20 persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Enugu State on Tuesday. Beneficiaries were drawn from five Local Government Areas: Udenu, Isi-Uzo, Nkanu East, Enugu East, and Aninri. The items included poultry rearing cages, local chickens, feed, drinkers, and feeders. Speaking during the distribution in Udenu LGA, the State Nutrition Officer of IFAD-VCDP, Mrs. Promise Ezeah, said the gesture aimed to improve the livelihoods and nutritional status of the beneficiaries. She noted that the program is designed to ensure PWDs are included in agricultural…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended Nigeria’s economic reforms, noting that measures implemented over the past three years have strengthened macroeconomic stability and resilience. In a statement issued Tuesday in Washington, DC, the IMF said Nigeria’s “strong reforms over the past three years have yielded improved macroeconomic outcomes and built resilience.” The Fund reported that Nigeria’s gross international reserves rose to $46 billion in 2025, up from $40 billion at the end of 2024. This improvement was supported by a current account surplus, non-resident purchases of Central Bank instruments, and successful Eurobond issuance. The IMF also disclosed that net…
The Zamfara Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Muhammad Lawan, has appealed to Gov. Dauda Lawal to establish a permanent orientation camp in the state. Lawan made the call during a meeting with Zamfara Councils’ leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Gusau on Wednesday. He praised the governor for his support to the scheme, noting that this support has improved NYSC programmes and corps members’ welfare in Zamfara. Lawan explained that a permanent orientation camp would provide adequate space, better security, and improved facilities for corps members during their service year. He added that such…
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has clarified that Sen. Ede Dafinone and former Secretary to Delta State Government, Mr. Patrick Ukah, were not on the train that derailed on the Warri–Itakpe corridor on Monday. The NRC Managing Director, Dr. Kayode Opeifa, made this clarification in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos. It was initially reported that the incident, which occurred near Agbor in Delta, claimed four lives. Opeifa stated that earlier information suggesting Dafinone and Ukah were on board was incorrect. READ ALSO: Key drivers for water utility improvement highlighted at Abuja workshop “The NRC, however, commends both individuals for…