Rethinking State Police : A Policy Perspective for Nigeria
By Francis Onabis The Risks of State Police The growing call for state police in Nigeria reflects a genuine concern about rising insecurity. However, granting governors authority to establish and control armed police forces risks deepening political abuse, victimization, and instability. A Better Solution Instead of fragmenting law enforcement, Nigeria should focus on overhauling and…
Omga007NIGERIA’S New Telehealth Platform Eyes $10 Billion Annual Savings for National Economy
A new telehealth application launched in Abuja on Tuesday is projected to save the Nigerian economy up to ten billion dollars annually by tackling lost manpower and reducing preventable deaths. Home Health Management Services Limited unveiled the platform, which promises to deliver rapid healthcare to Nigerians directly from their mobile phones. The service, developed in…
CITM counters ICAN remarks, calls for collaboration among professional bodies
The Chartered Institute of Treasury Management (CITM) has responded to recent comments made by the President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Mallam Haruna Nma Yahaya, on the proliferation of professional bodies, describing the remarks as divisive and undermining the authority of the Nigerian Parliament. In a press statement issued by its…
WAAPAC : NUJ FCT Chair Seeks Stronger Media Role in Oversight of Public Debt
The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, Comrade Grace Ike, has called for greater collaboration between the media, civil society organizations, and parliament to strengthen oversight of public debt and enhance accountability in Nigeria. In her presentation at the ongoing 11th Annual Conference and General Assembly of the…
The Streets on Colos
By Sharon Emephia Stepping out of one’s home these days feels like stepping into a jungle of uncertainties. What ought to be a simple walk to work, a short trip to the market, or a bus ride across town has increasingly become a gamble with safety. The streets, once vibrant with communal warmth, now carry…
Ebonyi Trader Treks from Lagos to Abakaliki, Hails Nwifuru’s Peace Efforts, Receives ₦10m Gift
Nkechinyere Ewa-Okpara When Comrade Jeremiah Obaji Nworu, a 37-year-old trader based in Lagos, set out on foot from Nigeria’s commercial capital on August 21, 2025, few believed he would complete the gruelling journey. But after 17 days of trekking across forests, highways, rains, and scorching sun, he arrived Abakaliki on Sunday, September 7, to the…
Gov Bago Honoured at Stakeholders’ Engagement in Lagos
From Rashidat Suleiman,Minna The Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has been honoured with an award at a high-level stakeholders’ engagement on advancing social protection through the National Social Register, held at Eko Hotels, Lagos. Governor Bago, represented by his Deputy, Comrade Yakubu Garba, received the award from the National Social Safety Nets Coordinating…
NUJ Hails Former NAWOJ President, Rtn Evelyn Onyilo on Conferment of ALSD Award
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council warmly congratulates the former President of National Association of Women Journalists ( NAWOJ), Comrade Evelyn Onyilo on the well-deserved conferment of the African Leadership, Strategic and Development Award. This recognition is a testament to your exceptional leadership, visionary contributions, and unwavering commitment to the growth of journalism,…