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By Sola Ogundipe In line with its drive to ensure occupational and environmental health practices meet global standards, the Society of Occupational and Environmental Health Physicians of Nigeria (SOEHPON) has renewed its call for stronger regulatory backing for occupational and environmental health practices in the country. The call came during the Society’s 2025 Annual International […]

By Sola Ogundipe The 2025 edition of the STACK Reform Health Fair delivered one of the most compelling demonstrations yet of youth-driven innovation and cross-sector collaboration in Nigeria’s health ecosystem. Held at the Tayo Aderinokun Hall, University of Lagos, the fair drew more than 550 students, professionals, innovators, and policymakers, filling the venue under the […]

The Federal Government has fulfilled its pledge of housing and land allocations to members of the Super Eagles following their runner-up finish at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed that players have received certificates for the plots of land and housing units promised by President Bola […]

By Chioma Obinna Nigeria’s drive for stronger healthcare delivery and pharmaceutical self-reliance has received a major boost as the National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD) steps up efforts to equip local drug manufacturers with the capacity to secure World Health Organisation prequalification for antimalarial medicines. The move is expected to enhance quality, cut […]

Governor Uba Sani has signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, with education taking the largest share of 25% of the N985.9 billion budget of Kaduna State. Speaking at the Council Chambers of Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, the governor said that the budget “reflects our resolve to consolidate the gains we have made while laying […]

  Liverpool striker Alexander Isak faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after the Premier League champions revealed he had surgery on an ankle injury that includes a fibula fracture on Monday. Isak, signed from Newcastle for a British record £125 million ($168 million) in September, suffered the injury in the process of scoring in […]

It is time to celebrate Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji of Ekiti State again after a yearly run on the Gregorian calendar that completes the People’s Governor’s 58th year sojourn on the Planet Earth. Born to illuminate his world with the warmth and riches of his endowments, Oyebanji’s method, as once noted by yours sincerely, transcends […]

By Innocent Anaba LAGOS — A long-running and complex legal battle over the true ownership of a vast expanse of land in Akodo, within the Lekki Local Government Area of Lagos State, has triggered a strong warning to prospective buyers. The warning was issued in a statement by the Alakodo of Ibeju Land, Oba Abdul-Hakeem […]

By Clifford Ndujihe & Henry Umoru ABUJA – When the 10th National Assembly was inaugurated on June 12, 2023, the numerical gap between the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, and opposition parties in the Senate was marginal. At the time, the APC did not command the strength required to exercise a decisive two-thirds majority on […]

By Henry Ojelu LAGOS — FOUNDER of the Women Empowerment and Legal Aid, WELA, Mrs Funmi Falana, SAN, and human rights activist, Mr Omoyele Sowore, have identified economic empowerment as the foundation of women’s freedom, dignity and protection from abuse in Nigeria. They spoke at the 2025 graduation ceremony of the WELA Vocational Training College, […]

By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — GOVERNOR Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, yesterday, formally received the Opambata, the ceremonial staff of the Eyo Masquerade, marking the commencement of activities for the Adamu Orisa Play 2025 next Saturday in Lagos. Sanwo-Olu received the sacred staff at the Lagos House, Marina, during a homage visit by families of […]

By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS— STAKEHOLDERS at the Lagos ports have expressed concern over the reintroduction of the Electronic-Call Up system, tagged ‘Eto’ initiative, describing it as “e-extortion.” The stakeholders stated this at a crucial meeting convened at the weekend to address the report from the Joint Freight Forwarders Association presented to the Nigerian Shippers Council. […]