By OLA MODUPE, Lagos- The family of a deceased staff of the Unity Bank, (name withheld) has received the sum of N11 million Naira from the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), as lump sum of death benefits. Presenting the cheque at a brief ceremony at the headquarters of...
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By JOY ADARA, Abuja- Nigeria’s Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Dr. Muyi Aina, has sounded the alarm, warning that the country requires a staggering $1 billion over the next five years to sustain its immunization gains. Speaking at the Multi-stakeholders’ Technical Workshop on...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, is set to meet with chairmen of FCT area councils, the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), and the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) to finalize modalities for reopening public primary schools in the FCT. This...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Damaturu – Yobe State Police Command has announced plans to conduct a controlled demolition of a high-velocity projectile discovered in Damaturu. The demolition, scheduled for 1 pm on Wednesday, will be handled by the Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (EOD-CBRN) Police Unit....
By JOY ADARA, Abuja- The trial of 109 foreigners accused of high-level cybercrime and hacking activities has been adjourned by the Federal High Court Abuja until October 22 and 23 due to the absence of the prosecuting lawyer. The defendants, citizens of China, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Thailand, Brazil, Malaysia,...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Former Senate President David Mark has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing deepening divisions, persistent leadership crisis, and irreconcilable differences that have reduced the party to a shadow of its former self. In a letter dated June 27, Mark announced his decision...
In commemoration of the 2025 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, A New Thing International Foundation held the grand finale of its School Outreach for Better Education (SOBE) Inter-School Quiz Competition on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Jefla Event Centre, Minna, Niger State. The event marked the...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has expressed heartfelt condolences to the residents of Gumsuri and Wovi in Damboa local government area following a devastating flood disaster that claimed two lives, submerged homes, and displaced numerous families. The governor also conveyed his sympathy...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to deepening collaboration with Saint Lucia in education, culture, and technology. The President visited the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College in Morne Fortune, Castries, on Tuesday, the fourth day of his State Visit to Saint Lucia. He engaged...
By BARBARA KALU, Enugu – Enugu State Police Command has denied reports of organ harvesting in connection with the murder of a woman in a hotel in Nsukka. According to the police, preliminary investigations reveal that the woman’s body was found intact, with no indication of mutilation or organ...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – University of Jos (UNIJOS) Registry Council has been urged to prioritize staff welfare and create a supportive work environment, emphasizing mental health and mutual respect. This call comes as the university embarks on strengthening its institutional culture and enhancing the professional development of its...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Government has said it will partner with the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) to improve energy access through clean and renewable sources, in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. This was reaffirmed during a working visit by the Kogi...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – In a major steps to modernise Nigeria’s public universities through digital innovation, the National Universities Commission (NUC) and the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), on Tuesday July 1, 2025, formally launched the Blueprint-ICT-Dev Project in Abuja. The initiative, backed by a €38 million credit...
By EZEKIEL OBi, Abuja- In a powerful stand against injustice, the Coalition of Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria (COCSON) and the Bloggers and Vloggers, Content Creators Association in Nigeria (BAVCCA) have united to condemn the unlawful harassment of innocent tenants, as highlighted in a viral video circulating on July...
Prominent leaders from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) leaders, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Senate President David Mark, have called on Nigerians to join forces in defeating the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) during the 2027 elections..The call was made after a closed-door meeting in Abuja, where...
The business community and nation bid a final farewell to Nigeria’s foremost business icon and philanthropist, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, as he was laid to rest in the revered Baqiyya Cemetery in Madina, Saudi Arabia. The ceremony was attended by top Nigerian dignitaries, religious leaders, and members of the Nigerian...
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja- Mobile network subscribers in Nigeria will experience temporary disruption of SIM-related services across all networks, according to the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON). The disruption is due to a directive from the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to switch to a new...
By HARUNA AHMED, Gombe – A devastating flash flood has hit Gombe State, claiming the lives of four persons in separate incidents. Gombe State Police Command confirmed the incidents in a statement, saying the victims were children and teenagers who drowned in rivers, erosion sites, and unprotected water channels....
A Grade ‘A’ Customary Court in Ibadan has sentenced Kamilu Olona, the son of a landlord, to eight months imprisonment for stealing items belonging to his father’s tenants. Olona pleaded guilty to the four-count charge of conspiracy and stealing. The convict attributed his actions to desperation after his father’s...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Coalition of Nigerian Patriots for Good Governance, backed by civil society organizations, concerned workers, and transparency advocates, has called for the immediate removal of Mr. Bayo Ojulari, Group CEO of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), accusing him of reckless leadership, economic sabotage, and...