Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has reiterated his commitment to governing with fairness, justice and inclusiveness, assuring residents that development will continue to reach every part of the state Abiodun gave the assurance on Tuesday during the state banquet held…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said that political activities in Abuja, including the approaching Area Council Elections scheduled for February 21, will not interfere with the pace of development projects across the capital. Wike gave…

An energy expert, Nick Agule, had said that electricity is cheaper in the United Kingdom than in Nigeria. Agule made this known on Wednesday in an interview on Arise Television monitored by DAILY POST. This comes as the Federal Government…

Nearly four in every ten cancer cases recorded globally are linked to preventable risk factors, the World Health Organisation has warned, saying millions of lives could be saved if countries invest more aggressively in prevention. The WHO made stated this…

The Ogun State Police Command has invited a prominent community leader in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Rasheed Adesanya, for questioning over an ongoing investigation into alleged bribery and financial inducement. Mr Adesanya is the Olisa of Ijebu-Ode, a prominent traditional chieftaincy…

The Lagos State Water Corporation, LWC, has begun a major rehabilitation of the Iju and Adiyan water treatment facilities as part of efforts to improve potable water supply and service efficiency across the state. The eight-month project, designed to upgrade…

The President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, John Azuta-Mbata, has called on the Federal Government to prioritise adequate and sustained funding of the South-East Development Commission as a means of promoting national reconciliation and addressing long-standing grievances in the region. Azuta-Mbata…

At least five people, including a police officer, were killed on Tuesday when gunmen attacked the Abande community in the Turan district of the Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State, deepening concerns over the deteriorating security situation in the…

Human Rights Activist, Israel Joe has urged the Chairman of Uvwie Local Government Council to warn members of his task force against extorting residents, noting it is a criminal offense to do so. This is as the activist reportedly recovered…

A Kaduna-based Hassy’s Haven Foundation has called for urgent and coordinated action to address the growing burden of cancer among indigent women in Nigeria, warning that poverty, stigma and poor access to care are driving preventable deaths across the country.…

Nigeria’s major media and journalism organisations have issued a joint call on the Federal Government and the National Assembly to urgently intervene to protect the Nigerian press from what they describe as the growing dominance of global digital platforms over…

Professor of Fisheries and Aquatic, Environmental Department, University of Uyo and Vice Chairman, Vika Integrated Farms, in Akwa Ibom State, Mandu Essien-Ibok has encouraged everyone, including graduates to embrace agriculture irrespective of their course of study. Prof Ibok gave the…

The Edo State Police Command has arrested two suspected kidnappers during patrol along the Auchi–Igarra Highway in Edo North, authorities said on Wednesday. In a statement by the state command’s Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, on Wednesday, the suspects were…

Following the recent incident of snake bites in the country, the Senate has called on governments at all levels to urgently address gaps in emergency healthcare delivery by mandating the availability of minimum stocks of anti-venom and other life-saving antidotes…

The Senate, on Tuesday, began moves to amend the 1999 Constitution to increase the Federal Government’s share of revenue from the Federation Account, arguing that the existing formula no longer reflects the scale of responsibilities borne by the centre. The…