Written by Abuja: Nigeria has begun preparations to roll out Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable HIV prevention drug, across eight states and the Federal Capital Territory, as part of efforts to expand access to innovative prevention services. At a media briefing on Monday in Abuja, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, said … Continue reading “Nigeria begins HIV prevention injection rollout”
Ibadan: Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved N10,000 monthly transportation support allowance for civil servants in the state. Makinde announced this on Monday during the supervision of the YEAP-SAFER support disbursement and stakeholder engagement programme at the Fashola Agribusiness Hub in Oyo town. He said the initiative would be implemented for an initial … Continue reading “Petroleum price hike: Makinde approves N10,000 allowance for civil servants”
Veteran French coach Claude Le Roy has clarified his earlier remarks regarding the Appeal Committee decision on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, insisting that his comments were misinterpreted and not directed at Morocco. Le Roy, who has managed several national teams across Africa, was previously reported to have criticised Morocco following … Continue reading “AFCON Final Saga: I’m Not At Odds With Morocco, I Was Misinterpreted – Le Roy”
Lagos: A Men’s Mental Health Advocate, Ms Halima Layeni, says that nothing justifies sexual violence/assault, describing it as a grave violation of human dignity and a crime that leaves lifelong scars. Layeni, Executive Director, Life After Abuse Foundation (LAAF), made the assertion while reacting to viral videos allegedly showing women being assaulted in Ozoro, a … Continue reading “Ozoro: Nothing justifies sexual violence – says mental health advocate”
Yenagoa, the capital of Bayelsa State, is set to host the 2026 Extraordinary General Assembly of the Nigeria Football Federation on Monday, March 23, . Governor Douye Diri will formally declare the assembly open at the DSP Alamieyeseigha Banquet Hall, located within Government House in Yenagoa. A number of high-profile stakeholders in Nigerian … Continue reading “FIFA, CAF Delegates Arrive As NFF Holds Extraordinary Assembly in Yenogoa”
Bendel Insurance Football Club,Sunday. evening,proved to be a hard nut to crack in the Nigeria Premier Football League as they shared the spoils with their stubborn neighbours Warri Wolves in the Niger Delta derby which ended in a goalless draw. The Benin Arsenals started the match day 31 game of the Nigeria Premier Football … Continue reading “NPFL26: Again, Bendel Insurance FC, Warri Wolves settle for draw”
Intelligent investing attracts people who seek steady, compounded growth rather than quick wins. The process involves making thoughtful decisions under uncertainty: choosing which companies or assets to own, when to buy or sell, and how much to allocate. Successful investors study financial statements, industry trends, economic indicators, and valuation metrics. They understand that markets are … Continue reading “The Disciplined Mindset Driving Intelligent Investing and Strategic Betting”
Written by By EBUKA UKOH Nigeria is ranked 106th on the Global Happiness Index. Noteworthy too is that Nigeria, over the years, dropped all the way from 102nd to another position before settling at 106th. At the same time, Nigeria stands among the world’s most terror-affected countries, with violence claiming lives at an alarming pace. In recent months, … Continue reading “Here’s what global happiness metrics omit about Nigeria”
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, on Monday met with President Bola Tinubu, assuring him of stronger ties in security and trade despite global economic volatility. The meeting was held at the President’s Lagos home. The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam … Continue reading “EU, Nigeria to strengthen partnership on trade, security”
“The saddest thing about betrayal is that it never comes from your enemies”– African proverb In the last four weeks we have witnessed the highest upsurge of organized violence in our country. Even for a nation that has lived with endemic violence for the last 14 years (not counting the violence over grievances in the Niger … Continue reading “Victims, twice, by Hakeem Baba-Ahmed”