Organisation says sustainable peace requires justice, inclusive governance, youth empowerment and stronger grassroots action as communities grapple with violence. By Bunmi Yekini …
By Heapnews A three-storey shopping complex collapsed in the Alakija area of Lagos on Thursday, killing one person and triggering a multi-agency…
By Abdullahi Jalaluddeen, Kano The 2026 International Horse Racing Derby has begun in Kano, drawing competitors from across Nigeria and several other…
By Damilola Abiola Media Rights Agenda on Wednesday urged Nigeria’s federal government and lawmakers to prioritise the passage of a comprehensive whistleblower…
NSIB, Lagos Waterways Authority seek Closer Cooperation to Improve Water Transport Safety
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By Heapnews The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) and the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) have agreed to strengthen collaboration aimed at…
SAA backs WHO Ebola Emergency Declaration, urges African Leaders to Invest in Epidemic Preparedness
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By Bunmi Yekini The Society for AIDS in Africa (SAA) has expressed concern over the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic…
NDLEA, UNODC Launch World Drug Day Activities, Pledge Tougher Action Against Traffickers
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Agency says it will continue targeting drug cartels’ financial networks By Heapnews Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the United…
By Heapnews Lagos State on Friday signed a €170 million ($196 million) financing agreement with the European Investment Bank’s development arm, EIB…
Brazil's Lula, WHO Chief urge World Leaders to Finalize Pandemic Treaty Ahead of July Deadline
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By Bunmi Yekini Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus have called on world…
By Heapnews Nigerian troops have rescued the wife of a former senior military officer who was abducted by armed bandits alongside her…
