Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the trial of Omoyele Sowore, publisher of Sahara Reporters, and the media platform itself, until November 20, to allow arguments on all pending applications in a defamation suit. At Thursday’s proceedings, the prosecuting counsel, E.A. Inegbenoise, told the court that the matter...
Tom Chiahemen
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has raised the alarm over a rising fatality rate from Lassa fever, reporting 166 deaths from January to mid-September 2025 — a significant increase compared to the same period last year. In its latest situation update (Epidemiological Week 37: Sept. 8–14),...
In a sweeping move to protect public health, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed counterfeit, expired, and dangerous medical products valued at over ₦15 billion at the Moniya dumpsite in Ibadan. The massive disposal, which took place on Wednesday, involved a wide...
Tension is mounting in the Tsauni community of Gusau following the abduction of two local councillors and an Imam by suspected armed bandits on Wednesday night. The Zamfara State Police Command confirmed the incident on Thursday, stating that the victims were kidnapped outside their homes shortly after the evening...
Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has cautioned citizens to steer clear of Ponzi schemes and other dubious investment platforms that promise quick returns but often lead to financial loss. Speaking during the NDIC’s Special Day at the 20th Abuja International Trade Fair, the Corporation’s Managing Director, Mr. Bello Thompson...
Federal Government has clarified that the unidentified flesh-eating disease claiming lives in Malabu, Adamawa State, is *not* Buruli Ulcer, as previously feared. This confirmation comes after laboratory tests on 22 samples taken from infected individuals returned negative for *Mycobacterium ulcerans*, the bacterium responsible for Buruli Ulcer. Speaking to the...
Grand Patron of the Team Sen. Oluremi for Tinubu 2023–2027, Dr. Rufus Ebegba, has assured Nigerians that significant progress under President Bola Tinubu’s leadership will become evident well before the current administration ends in 2027. Speaking on Thursday during the national strategic meeting of the support group in Abuja,...
As Nigeria marks its 65th Independence Anniversary, the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has extended warm felicitations to the nation, while urging deeper reflection on the country’s journey and stronger resolve in tackling lingering challenges. In a goodwill message signed by its National Chairman, Ambassador Dr. Godknows Boladei Igali,...
As Nigerians mark this year’s independence , Nigeria must face the uncomfortable truth that our political and economic structures need deliberate and timely reforms. This assertion was contained in a congratulatory message jointly signed by the caucus leaders: Rep. Kingsley Chinda Minority Leader ,Rt. Hon. (Dr) Ali Isa J.C,...
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Wednesday, undertook a working visit to Diffa Region of Niger Republic on Wednesday. The visit, which included a high-level security and economic delegation, focused on strengthening the existing collaboration between Nigerian and Nigerien forces in the ongoing fight against insurgency, particularly around...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has explained that renaming the renovated National Theatre after Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka is a fitting way to honour the legacy of a man of many parts, whose works have permanently put Nigeria on the global stage in terms of the creative industry and...
All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has described President Bola Tinubu’s Independence Day speech as a clear sign that Nigeria is moving from hardship to healing, declaring that the long-promised light at the end of the tunnel is now “within reach.” Reacting to Tinubu’s broadcast on Nigeria’s...
As Nigeria marks its 65th Independence Anniversary, President Bola Tinubu has spotlighted notable gains in transportation and economic recovery—particularly a 40% surge in rail transport and a 27% boost in waterway operations—as proof that his administration’s infrastructure drive is beginning to bear fruit. In a nationwide message to commemorate...
Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has announced the suspension of its nationwide strike against the Dangote Group—but not without a stern warning. Speaking after the union’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting on Wednesday, PENGASSAN President Festus Osifo made it clear that the truce hinges...
In a high-stakes raid deep in the forests of Edo State, police operatives from the Amedokhian Tactical Division took down two suspected kidnappers in a fierce gun battle, recovering deadly weapons and ammunition in the process. The operation, carried out on September 30 in Esan South-East Local Government Area,...
Two of Nigeria’s former presidents—late Umaru Musa Yar’Adua and Muhammadu Buhari—have been spotlighted in a newly launched biographical compendium celebrating over 100 distinguished figures from Katsina State who have played pivotal roles in shaping the nation. The publication, titled: _“100+ Eminent Nigerians from Katsina State: Profiles in Nation Building...
On the occasion of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day, Labour Party presidential candidate and former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, delivered a searing critique of the All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing the ruling party of steering the nation into decline through “incompetent and divisive leadership.” Speaking at a press conference...
As Nigeria celebrates its 65th Independence Day, Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume (Borno South) has reaffirmed his commitment to grassroots health development by extending free maternal healthcare and drugs to more than 5,000 pregnant women across the nine local government areas in his constituency. The medical outreach, executed in partnership...
In commemoration of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary, the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the most fitting leader for the challenges currently facing the nation. In a statement released on Wednesday, the APC’s Publicity Secretary in Lagos, Seye Oladejo,...