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Popular Nollywood actress and filmmaker Rashidat Anjorin, widely known as Indomie, has opened up about a painful period in her life when loneliness drove her into depression and thoughts of suicide. Speaking during an appearance on the “Talk to B” podcast, the actress revealed that prolonged isolation took a severe…
Senior broadcast journalist and Diplomatic Editor with the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Comrade Sandra Chukwugekwu, has been honoured with the 2026 Outstanding Achievement Award by All Saints Catholic Church, Dutse Alhaji, Abuja, in recognition of her contributions to journalism, humanity and national development. The award was formally…
The management of African Independent Television (AIT) has pledged full media support for the 2026 Women in Security Summit and Awards (WINSEC), including live broadcast of the awards ceremony. The commitment was made during a courtesy visit by the National Chairperson of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Hajiya…
Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has defended the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu, stating that the administration made painful but necessary sacrifices to prevent Nigeria from sliding into fiscal collapse. In an article titled, “Bola Tinubu: The Man Who Took the…
Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has sparked fresh speculation about her love life after sharing photos of romantic gifts from an unidentified admirer months after her reported separation from businessman Ned Nwoko. The actress posted images on social media showing herself admiring a bouquet of flowers alongside a balloon bearing…
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced a revision of the orientation course timetable for prospective corps members deployed to Enugu and Osun States for the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream II exercise. In a statement issued by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, the scheme…
[3/12, 9:26 AM] rosewendy: U.S. President Donald Trump has said that the ongoing war between the United States and Iran could end soon, claiming there are few remaining military targets for American forces inside the country. Speaking in an interview with Axios, Trump said U.S. operations had significantly weakened…
The House of Representatives has passed the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025, through its third reading, paving the way for stricter sanctions ahead of the 2027 general election. The amended bill introduces tougher penalties for electoral offences, including a 10-year jail term or a fine of ₦75 million for individuals…
Stakeholders are advocating for a dual human-rights and digital-awareness strategy to combat human trafficking and migrant smuggling, emphasizing the empowerment of youth through education and skills development to promote safe migration. The initiative highlights the critical dangers of irregular migration routes and stresses the need for economic investment and self-employment opportunities to address root causes. This approach, championed by a coalition of UN agencies and NGOs, aims to transform migration into a dignified and secure process by leveraging digital tools and addressing systemic vulnerabilities.
The Nigerian government asserts that President Tinubu’s policy of “medical industrialisation”—marked by strategic investments in oncology centers, tertiary facilities, and primary healthcare—is actively reversing the brain drain of medical professionals. Officials claim these measures are creating a domestic environment where healthcare workers can thrive, even attracting returnees, while making advanced treatments like cancer care locally available and affordable. The core proposition is that systemic investment, rather than mere retention efforts, is the key to solving the dual crisis of workforce ex
