We need private investment in hostel accommodation — UniAbuja

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The management of the University of Abuja (UniAbuja) has asked interested investors to channel funds into modern hostel accommodation to cater to the growing student population. Senator Olanrewaju... Read more »

The Mam Season Defense: A comprehensive strategy for national disaster mitigation and coordination

As the March-April-May (MAM) rainfall cycle for 2026 commences, the nation finds itself at a critical juncture in the management of its hydro-meteorological risks. These “Long Rains,” while essential for our national... Read more »

Security Operatives Arrest Seven Suspects Linked To Benue Abduction • Channels Television

  Security operatives in Benue State have arrested seven suspects in connection with the kidnapping incident in Otukpo Local Government Area. The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Friday by... Read more »

Transfer of devolved functions to counties ready, says Ruto

Audio By Vocalize  President William Ruto in a past function. [File, Standard] The government has finalised the transfer of all devolved functions to counties, President William Ruto has said. Speaking at the... Read more »

EFCC’s Anti-Corruption Fight Key to Nigeria’s Progress

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Wahab Egbewole, has described the fight against corruption being led by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission as central to building a better Nigeria.... Read more »

Twenty-three counties facing food shortage as drought crisis deepens

Audio By Vocalize Camels seek for pastures in Moyale in Marsabit County where drought has adversely affected the pastoralist’s community due to failed rains. [Antony Gitonga, Standard] Twenty-three counties have been... Read more »

DSS: How we arrested terror suspect who threatened to kill students, teachers in Abuja schools

A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, heard how operatives of the Department of State Services, DSS, trailed and apprehended a terror suspect, John Agbo who sent several messages to some... Read more »

Kenya: University Education Watchdog Summons Former CS Mukhisa Kituyi Over Claims On Mmust Graduation Records

Nairobi — Former Cabinet Secretary Mukhisa Kituyi has been summoned by the Commission for University Education (CUE) to appear before it over allegations he made against Masinde Muliro University of Science and... Read more »

Why Nigeria must move beyond kindness to real inclusion — Eva Chukwunelo

Eva Chukwunelo is a creative and inclusion advocate who champions disability rights and inclusion, a commitment rooted in her personal experience of losing a limb at age 17 due to osteomyelitis (severe... Read more »

IEBC Seeks Sh502mn to Boost Diaspora Voter Registration Ahead of 2027 » Capital News

NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 17 – The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is seeking Sh502 million to scale up diaspora voter registration and participation ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning that... Read more »