Lagos: The 2025 International Men’s Day was marked globally on Nov. 19 to, once again, awaken societal consciousness to the issues facing men. The theme of 2025 Men’s Day, ‘Celebrating Men and Boys’, resonates with many Nigerian men, who strive to balance the heavy, often invisible load of expectation as providers, protectors, fathers, and community […]

Abuja: The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD) has urged residents of the FCT to actively engage in its safety programmes to mitigate disaster risks. The acting Director-General, Mr Abdulrahman Mohammed, made this appeal while discussing the department’s collaboration with RCL Industrial Safety Centre for the upcoming FEMD-RCL Emergency Management Forum 2025. According to […]

Osun: The Prof. Deremi Abubakre-led All Progressive Congress (APC) Caucus of Ayedire, Iwo, and Ola-Oluwa Local Government Area of Osun has endorsed Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO) for the 2026 Osun governorship. The caucus has also called for the zoning of the governorship slot to Osun West, highlighting that the senatorial zone has never produced […]

Abuja: The Nigerian Psychological Association (NPA) FCT Chapter has urged residents to prioritise their mental health and seek help in good time. The association made the call in a press statement by its Chairman, Mr. Victor Adejoh, in Abuja on Saturday. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the association’s statement highlights the need for a […]

Abuja: Stakeholders in Agriculture have called for stronger partnerships to effectively integrate food production with biodiversity conservation through community agroforestry. This appeal was made at the Community Agroecology and Agroforestry Summit, themed ‘Strengthening Local Partnerships for Knowledge Sharing and Action.’ According to News Agency of Nigeria, Mrs Halima Bawa-Bwari, Director of Forestry, emphasised that communities […]