The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has issued a public advisory refuting claims made in a viral video by a prominent religious leader who discouraged Nigerians from heeding medical advice on salt consumption. In a press statement signed by Alaba Balogun, Deputy Director of Information and Public Relations, the Ministry emphasized that while
By Kafayat Oyewo-Oyelere Islam holds women in high esteem, valuing them as essential members of society, caring, intelligent, soft-hearted, loving, and worthy of respect. The importance of women is so great that an entire chapter of the Qur’an is named after them: Surah An-Nisa (The Women). Women’s Liberation in Islam Before Islam, the condition of
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the recent influx of prominent political figures and their supporters into its fold as a strong vote of confidence in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s transformational leadership and the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. In a statement issued by the APC’s National Publicity Directorate, the party noted that the growing
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja Oluyede, is currently in the North-East theatre of operations where he is overseeing frontline activities of Operation HADIN KAI, Nigeria’s flagship military campaign against insurgency. His visit, which commenced earlier this week, aims to assess the operational effectiveness of the troops, strengthen field coordination, and
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has called on Nigerian media organizations to adopt a more patriotic and responsible approach in reporting issues related to terrorism, banditry, and other criminal activities, urging them to avoid granting undue publicity to perpetrators of violence. Speaking at a high-level engagement with media stakeholders in Abuja
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has issued a sweeping ban on the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages across the state, citing a surge in criminal and antisocial activities allegedly aided by some members of the military and other security outfits. The governor made the announcement during a public engagement in Maiduguri, where
Bauchi State played host to an inspiring display of airpower and unity as the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) held its Open Day at the Special Operations Command, drawing dignitaries, students, and civilians from across the region. The event, held as part of the NAF’s ongoing civil-military engagement strategy, underscored the Force’s professionalism, transparency, and commitment
In a bold move to reposition one of Nigeria’s most iconic youth programmes, the Federal Government has inaugurated a reform committee to carry out a comprehensive overhaul of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). The initiative signals a renewed effort to revamp the scheme’s structure, relevance, and long-term impact in line with evolving national development
The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, has declared that Nigeria’s research and innovation landscape is mature enough for commercialization, stressing the urgent need to develop enabling infrastructure that will support the translation of scientific discoveries into viable economic ventures. Speaking at a stakeholders’ forum on national innovation policy in Abuja, Chief
In a landmark move poised to accelerate Nigeria’s industrial growth, the Inner Galaxy Group has unveiled plans for a $400 million investment in the development of the Stellar Steel Plant, a state-of-the-art steel production facility in Sagamu, Ogun State. Spanning more than 100 hectares, the plant is expected to become a major game-changer in the
