The Federal Government has highlighted the crucial role of young Nigerians in driving national transformation under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Speaking at the APC North West Youth Pally in Dutse, Jigawa State, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, said the president has placed “uncommon trust” in the youth by giving them

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Tensions are rising between Ugwuto community in Udi Local Government Area and Enpower Energy Ltd over the ownership and development rights of the Ugwuto Hilltop Layout. Both parties have issued conflicting claims about the legality of the company’s operations on the land. Representing Enpower Energy Ltd, Barrister Ricky Agu stated that the company operates under

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The Federal Government has announced plans to increase local production of healthcare products to 70 percent by 2030, aiming to reduce Nigeria’s reliance on imports and strengthen its healthcare sector. Dr. Abdu Mukhtar, Coordinator of the Presidential Initiative for Unlocking Healthcare Value Chain, disclosed this during the Scientific Products Association of Nigeria (SPAN) Innovate 2025

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– Canadian-based leadership coach and author, Nosakhare Alex Ihama, has lauded the late Archbishop Benson Idahosa as a visionary whose faith, courage, and pioneering spirit continue to inspire generations worldwide. Ihama made the remarks during his visit to Benson Idahosa University (BIU), where he addressed students on leadership, self-discovery, and transformation. Describing the trip as

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Senator Idiat Adebule, representing Lagos West District, will lead thousands of women at the Biennial International Conference of The Criterion, a prestigious association for Muslim women in business and professions. The four-day conference, tagged EKO-AKETE 2025, is scheduled to hold at Orchid Hotel, Lekki, from Wednesday to Sunday. The conference theme, “Breaking the Glass Ceiling:

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Entrepreneur and former Obafemi Awolowo University Students’ Union Secretary, Louis Awode, has launched the Louis Awode Foundation (LAF) to promote inclusive education, community development, and empowerment in underserved communities. The foundation’s leadership includes Bolatito Ajao (Marketing Lead/Secretary), Oyelola Olawale Kush (Event Strategist), and Chiahulamiro Stanley (Global Fundraiser). Awode, a first-generation university graduate, holds degrees from

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Ademola Lookman and first-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali were among 14 players who participated in the Super Eagles’ first training session in Rabat, Morocco, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Play-Off against Gabon on Thursday. The Super Eagles will face Gabon in the semi-finals of the African playoffs for the 2026 World Cup, with kick-off

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Junior Achievement Nigeria (JAN) has reaffirmed its commitment to equipping teachers with practical tools for entrepreneurship education during the 2025 SET4LYF National Convening in Lagos. The event, themed “Teaching Entrepreneurship with a Focus on Teachers,” brought together stakeholders from the Federal Ministry of Education, NERDC, NYSC, state education ministries, and the private sector. Key highlights:

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Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka has rejected claims that Nigeria is persecuting Christians, calling recent remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump “sweeping statements” that distort reality and risk deepening religious divisions. Trump had labeled Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern” and hinted at possible military action over alleged killings of Christians by extremist groups. Soyinka

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Nigerian politician and social reform advocate, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has officially resigned from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) and joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), describing the move as “a strategic and patriotic step toward rebuilding Nigeria’s unity and hope.” The announcement was made on Monday, November 10, 2025, during a press briefing

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