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The Federal Government has called for urgent investment in Nigeria’s care economy, warning that the disproportionate burden of unpaid care and domestic work on women and girls is limiting their access to education, employment, entrepreneurship, income and leadership opportunities. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, Esuabana Nko Asanye, raised the concern on Tuesday at the …

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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has taken delivery of five new helicopters as the Federal Government accelerates efforts to modernize Nigeria’s air capabilities and strengthen the Armed Forces’ ability to respond effectively to contemporary security challenges. According to the project, the platforms include three AW-109 Trekker B helicopters produced by Italy’s Leonardo Helicopters and two H-125 helicopters produced by Airbus …

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Human capital development has suddenly become one of the hottest phrases in political debate in Gombe State. Across the political landscape, some gubernatorial hopefuls promise citizens that they will prioritize human capital development if given the opportunity to govern. We talk about education, employment, skills acquisition, empowerment, entrepreneurship and creating opportunities for young people. These are important commitments. But there’s …

Veteran Nigerian actor and film executive, Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has died at the age of 84. The Jacobs family announced his death in a statement released Wednesday, signed by his wife, veteran actress Joke Silva, and his son, Olusoji Jacobs. According to his family, the respected actor died after a career spanning several decades in …

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has explained the main reasons he supported President Bola Tinubu in 2023, and is still backing him for re-election in the 2027 elections. The former governor of River State in an interview on Prime Time Arise TV on Tuesday evening, explained that his support for Tinubu was based on his belief that the …

Veteran actor Oludotun Baiyewunmi Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has passed away at the age of 84. He died on September 16, 2026. His wife, Joke Silva, and son, Olusoji, jointly announced the sad news in a statement on Wednesday. Here are 10 things to know about him: 1. He is 84 years old. Born July 11, 1942, Olu …