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October 9, 2025
Tinubu Pardons Herbert Macaulay, Vatsa, Grants Clemency to 82 Inmates
Abuja: President Bola Tinubu has granted a posthumous pardon to late Maj.-Gen. Mamman Vatsa, who was executed for treason in 1986 under the military regime of Gen. Ibrahim Babangida. This was announced in a statement issued by Presidential spokesperso…
CAC Suspension of NYCN Board Will Restore Sanity-Transition Committee
Abuja: The National Transition Committee (NTC) of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has commended the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) for suspending the Board of Trustees of NYCN. NTC also applauded CAC for setting up an Interim Manageme…
Loveworld Medicaid Offers Free Eye Treatment to 18,000 Individuals
Lagos: Loveworld Medicaid, a member agency of the Chris Oyakhilome Foundation International, has provided free eye treatment to over 18,000 individuals with eye challenges, significantly improving their vision. The Assistant Director of Loveworld Medi…
Don’t Be Afraid to Take Hard Decisions, UNILAG VC Tells Female Leaders
Lagos: The Vice Chancellor, University of Lagos, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, has advised women in leadership positions not to be afraid of taking hard decisions when the need arises.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Ogunsola emphasized that courage…
Report: World Bank Urges Nigeria to Address Food Inflation
Abuja: Dr. Matthew Verghis, Country Director of the World Bank in Nigeria, has called on the Federal Government to address inflation, particularly focusing on food inflation, to bridge the gap between policy and the populace. Verghis highlighted these…
BOI Empowers NYSC Members with N2bn Loan Scheme to Boost Entrepreneurship
Abuja: The Bank of Industry (BOI) has unveiled a two billion Naira entrepreneurship programme designed to provide affordable loans to National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members. The BOI Managing Director, Dr Olasupo Olusi, announced this at the inaug…
BOI Empowers NYSC Members with N2bn Loan Scheme to Boost Entrepreneurship
Abuja: The Bank of Industry (BOI) has unveiled a two billion Naira entrepreneurship programme designed to provide affordable loans to National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members. The BOI Managing Director, Dr Olasupo Olusi, announced this at the inaug…
NGO Calls for Increased Investment and Collaboration to Address Global Mental Health Issues
Abuja: A non-governmental organisation, Secure the Future International Initiative (SDF-I), has called for increased investment and multi-sector collaboration to address the severe and persistent underfunding of mental health issues globally. SDF-I Fo…
NGO Calls for Increased Investment and Collaboration to Address Global Mental Health Issues
Abuja: A non-governmental organisation, Secure the Future International Initiative (SDF-I), has called for increased investment and multi-sector collaboration to address the severe and persistent underfunding of mental health issues globally. SDF-I Fo…
Expert Warns Nigerians About Risks of Consuming Unsafe Food
Abuja: Dr Olapeju Phorbee, a leading food systems consultant, has urged Nigerians to prioritise safe, healthy, and diverse diets while warning against the dangers of consuming expired or unsafe food products. She issued the warning during a two-day wo…