Reviving Urban Forests: A path to safer, greener cities Urban forests are scattered across continents, embedded in residential areas, office districts, and marketplaces. Yet, neglect and underutilisation have turned many into liabilities rather than assets, threatening both environmental sustainability and human well-being. Proper management could unlock their full potential, transforming them into vital resources for urban life. Additionally, some of …

EKSG signs MoU with Venite University on the Use of Health Facilities for clinical and practical training of Medical Students …. Assures of a conducive environment for health partners, investors The Ekiti State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Venite University, Iloro-Ekiti on the use of State Specialist Hospital, Ijero Ekiti for clinical and practical training of …

Federal Government Declares 2-Days Public Holidays For Eid-el-Fitr By Shalom Oludele   The Federal Government has declared Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1, 2025, as public holidays in celebration of Eid-el-Fitr. The announcement was made by the minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the government. He urged Muslims across the country to use the period for …

Danboyi, Other To Die  By Hanging For Murder In Plateau By Shalom Oludele   A Plateau State High Court has sentenced Thomas Danboyi and Pam Lang to death by hanging for their involvement in the killing of Chung Bot. The verdict was delivered in Jos on Wednesday by the Chief Judge of the state, Justice David Mann. In the case …

Rivers Crisis: It’s Time For Dialogue – DiriUrges Tinubu, NASS To Set Up Reconciliation Committee Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has again appealed to President Bola Tinubu to reconsider his declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State and instead set up a committee to reconcile the different parties to the dispute in the state. Governor Diri, …

INEC Raises Concern Over Petition Against Senator Natasha, Says it Lacks Details. The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has raised concerns over the petition submitted for the recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, saying that it lacks important details and a definite address for the petitioners. In a press release issued on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, INEC disclosed that while the …

HOW TO SURVIVE IN NIGERIA THIS 2025 I just came back from Dutse Alhaji in Abuja, and the hardship people are passing through is something of deep concern. Things have risen so high, yet incomes remain the same. Someone has children to take care of, house rent to pay, food to buy, and everything else to handle on that same …

Minister Of Information Condoles With Governor Radda On  Mother’s Demise By Shalom Oludele   The minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has extended a heartfelt condolences to the governor of Katsina State, His Excellency, Dr. Dikko Umaru Radda on the passing away of his beloved mother, Hajiya Sarafa’u Umaru. In a statement issued on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, …

Tragedy As Train Claims The Life of  Woman In Abuja By Shalom Oludele   The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has launched an investigation into a fatal train accident that claimed the life of an unidentified woman along the Gwagwa-Idu railway line in Abuja. In a statement on Tuesday, the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed …

Gov. Aiyedatiwa hosts Ondo Muslims for Special Iftar, reiterates commitment to development   Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Tuesday, hosted a special Iftar (breaking of fast) with the Muslim community of the state, held at the International Culture and Events Centre (The DOME) in Akure. The Governor urged the Muslim community to use the Holy Month of …