It’s nearly 20 years since Mark Steyn wrote a non-fiction book, America Alone: The End of the World as We Know It. Steyn, a Canadian newspaper columnist, could not have known that the kicker of this book title, which extolled America as the last bastion of civilisation as we know it, would become the metaphor … Read more
The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs has pledged continued support for the rehabilitation and empowerment of the Chibok girls, as Minister Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim commended their resilience and academic achievements at the American University of Nigeria (AUN) in Yola, Adamawa State. During a visit to the university, where sixty-eight survivors of the 2014 abduction are undergoing … Read more
To revitalise the agriculture sector across the seven North West states, the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator (Dr) Barau I. Jibrin, has announced plans to raise 558 young farmer millionaires this farming season. It was gathered that this initiative aims to create approximately three millionaires from each of the 186 local government areas (LGAs) … Read more
The African Women Cancer Awareness Association (AWCAA) has officially launched in Nigeria on World Cancer Day, reinforcing its commitment to empowering women through cancer education, early detection, and access to life-saving treatment. For over two decades, AWCAA has spearheaded more than 21 cancer awareness missions across Africa, donated mammogram machines to hospitals, and improved cancer … Read more
President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has shared personal insights into the challenges he faced as a student at the University of Calabar (UNICAL), highlighting the difficulties he endured during his academic journey. Speaking during a courtesy visit from UNICAL’s management and alumni, who invited him to the institution’s upcoming 50th anniversary celebration, … Read more
As the world marks World Cancer Day 2025, the Association of Radiation and Clinical Oncologists of Nigeria (ARCON) has renewed its commitment to improving cancer care nationwide. This year’s theme, “United by Unique,” highlights the personal nature of every cancer journey while emphasising the power of collective action to drive meaningful change. The National President … Read more
The five-year tenure of the board of the National Assembly Service Commission [NASC], under the chairmanship of Engr Ahmed Amshi, will end Friday, February 7, 2025. The Board held a valedictory meeting on Thursday, February 6, 2025 to deliberate and finalise its winding down process. The commission was inaugurated in 2015 consequent upon … Read more
Starting your own business is full of exciting opportunities, but it also brings a certain level of risk. Entrepreneurship is a risky game, and it’s essential to manage those risks if you want your business to succeed. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, understanding how to manage risk is crucial. Prioritize … Read more
The Senator representing Kogi Central in the National Assembly, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has moved a prayer urging the Ecological Project Management Committee and other relevant agencies to take decisive action against oil operators responsible for environmental damage. A motion titled, “Urgent need to mitigate the recent fire outbreak and oil spillage from Manifold Well 8/ Bug … Read more
Leaders of the Niger Delta Youth Council (NDYC) Worldwide have rejected calls by the Coalition of Niger Delta Civil Society Organisations in conjunction with the Ex-militant Forum for a protest against the leadership of Dr Samuel Ubuku and Mr Chiedu Ebie, managing director and board chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) respectively. In … Read more