PDF: Nigerian Army shortlisted candidates for DSSC 29/2026 Screening

Candidates applying for the SSC / DSSC (Short Service Commission / Direct Short Service Commission) are strongly encouraged to carefully review the eligibility criteria, especially the requirement of a Higher National Diploma (HND) / Bachelor’s degree. This ensures they meet the necessary qualifications and are fully prepared for successful consideration. NIGERIAN ARMY PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT SHORTLISTED … Continue reading “PDF: Nigerian Army shortlisted candidates for DSSC 29/2026 Screening”

Excitement in Edo community as govt returns seized land

Rate this post By Ozioruva Aliu  Residents of Oke-Oroma community, Benin City, Edo State, are in a frenzy mood, following the resolution of a lingering land dispute, as the state government commenced the issuance of allocation letters to eligible property owners, paving the way for the return of 2,950 plots of land. NDV findings reveal … Continue reading “Excitement in Edo community as govt returns seized land”

NACA takes bold stand against HIV stigma as zero stigma campaign flags off in Alimosho

Rate this post By Chioma Obinna A renewed call to end stigma and discrimination against persons living with HIV/AIDS has resonated across Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State with the official flag-off of the HIV/AIDS Zero Stigma Campaign. The campaign, organised by the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) in collaboration with … Continue reading “NACA takes bold stand against HIV stigma as zero stigma campaign flags off in Alimosho”

30% of Nigerian deaths linked to non- communicable diseases

Rate this post … Experts blame ultra-processed foodsBy Henry Obetta Public health experts have raised concern over the growing burden of non-communicable diseases, NCDs, in Nigeria, revealing that illnesses such as cancer, diabetes, chronic respiratory diseases and cardiovascular conditions now account for about 30 percent of deaths in the country. They attributed the increase largely … Continue reading “30% of Nigerian deaths linked to non- communicable diseases”

Reimagining the South East as a Unified Economic Bloc

Rate this post By PETER MBAH Sustainable regional development does not occur in isolation. It requires a national leadership that understands diversity, equity, and long-term planning. In this regard, I must recognise the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu  under whose watch Nigeria is witnessing a renewed emphasis on structural reform and regional balance. The … Continue reading “Reimagining the South East as a Unified Economic Bloc”

Senator Akpabio is angry, by Hakeem Baba-Ahmed

Rate this post “The chameleon changes colour to match the earth. The earth does not change colour to match the chameleon”.- African proverb. Reports say Senate President Godswill Akpabio recently hit back at critics attempting to push the legislature away from its apparent direction regarding the 2027 elections. He is miffed by those who are either … Continue reading “Senator Akpabio is angry, by Hakeem Baba-Ahmed”

Election integrity and the politics of discretion, by Dakuku Peterside

Rate this post Democracies rarely die in one dramatic moment. More often, they are quietly redesigned—clause by clause—until citizens discover that elections still occur, but accountability no longer follows. Nigeria’s democracy is not being overthrown; it is being edited. Not with tanks on the streets, but with provisions in a bill. The most dangerous edits are … Continue reading “Election integrity and the politics of discretion, by Dakuku Peterside”

2027: Tinubu camp sets 35% vote surge target in Oyo State

Rate this post By Adeola Badru The Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA), Oyo State Chapter, have begun early mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections, inaugurating Local Government Area (LGA) Coordinators across the state with a goal of achieving at least a 35 per cent improvement over the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s 2023 presidential election results. … Continue reading “2027: Tinubu camp sets 35% vote surge target in Oyo State”

As foreign aid fades, private sector holds key to Nigeria’s healthcare – HFN

Rate this post … Holds 4th Annual ConferenceBy Chioma Obinna As foreign aid to Nigeria’s health sector continues to shrink and public hospitals struggle to cope, the Health Federation of Nigeria, HFN, has warned that the country’s healthcare system cannot survive without deliberate, full-scale integration of the private sector.President of HFN, Mrs. Njide Ndili, sounded … Continue reading “As foreign aid fades, private sector holds key to Nigeria’s healthcare – HFN”