In a groundbreaking development, a woman in Britain has given birth following a womb transplant, marking a significant milestone in reproductive medicine. Grace Davidson, 36, from southern England, who was born without a functioning womb, became the first woman in the UK to receive a womb transplant in early...
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), on Tuesday engaged stakeholders in a forum to address the growing concerns surrounding unclaimed and unutilised subscriber recharges. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the forum was a major regulatory step towards protecting telecom consumers while ensuring operational clarity for service providers....
SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, and the Shehu of Borno, Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai El-Kanemi, have raised alarm over the escalating attacks by Boko Haram/ISWAP, urging the federal government and security agencies to take decisive action before the situation spirals out of control. Over...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- The business community is mourning the loss of Pascal Dozie, the pioneering founder of Diamond Bank, who died on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, just a day before his 86th birthday. Born on April 9, 1939, in Egbu, Owerri, Imo State, Dozie was a respected financial...
US President Donald Trump said Monday the European Union’s proposal for an exemption from tariffs on industrial products, including cars, is not enough to account for the transatlantic trade deficit. “The European Union has been very, very bad to us, they don’t take our cars, like Japan in that...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has stated that the Federal Government has begun investing in cutting-edge technologies and acquiring state-of-the-art equipment for federal media organizations to ensure effective service delivery. Idris made this statement in Las Vegas, Nevada, during discussions...
The Federal University, Birnin Kebbi, has said one of its students has been abducted by suspected bandits at an off-campus hostel in Kalgo Local Government of Kebbi. Confirming the incident, the Public Relations Officer of the university, Malam Jamilu Magaji, said the abductors stormed the campus at about 3:00...
Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has announced that it will conduct an Elementary Application of Fire Exercise for cadets of the 75 Regular Course from April 10 to April 12. The academy Public Relations Officer, Maj. Mohammed Maidawa, made the announcement in a statement issued on Tuesday in Kaduna. He...
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu has promised to donate one billion naira in support of cervical cancer treatment among women. This, she said, is in furtherance of efforts to eradicate the disease from Nigeria by year 2030. Mrs Tinubu announced the planned donation in her office at the...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have arrested one Olawole Sunday, a suspected fraudster, who specialised in buying bank accounts’ details from individuals with which he defrauds unsuspecting members of the public. The EFCC in a...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos– The Students’ Union Government (SUG) of the Federal University of Education (FUE), Pankshin, has presented a scorecard on the leadership of the Acting Vice-Chancellor of FUE, Pankshin, Dr. Mrs. Christiana Fwenji Zumyil, commending her for what they described as a transformational and people-oriented administration. The...
By GRACE AUDU, Abuja – With the tightened Israeli blockade on Gaza now in its second month, top officials of the United Nations have appealed to world leaders to act – firmly, urgently and decisively – to ensure the basic principles of international humanitarian law are upheld. The appeal...
The Accountant-General of Bauchi State, Mr Sirajo Jaja, has been arraigned in the Federal High Court in Abuja over allegations bordering on money laundering. Jaja was arraigned on Monday by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) before Justice Obiora Egwuatu alongside Aliyu Abubajar, a Bureau de Change (BDC)...
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has faulted the claims that military generals contributed money to secure the release of retired Brig.-Gen. Mahrazu Tsiga, who was held captive for 56 days. The Director of Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, in a statement on Monday said the claims by retired Brig. -Gen....
US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened huge additional tariffs on imports from China if Beijing did not withdraw its retaliation plans, adding that Washington would begin talks with other countries that want negotiations. The fresh action would stack on an already steep US rate taking effect Wednesday, the...
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says it has taken steps toward reducing indices of maternal and child mortality in the territory. The Mandate Secretary, Health Services and Environment Secretariat, FCTA, Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, stated this during the inauguration of the Maternal Mortality Reduction Innovation and Initiatives (MAMII) programme...
Former President of the Senate, David Mark has condemned the recent attacks on several communities in Benue State by suspected armed herdsmen. This is contained in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr Paul Mumeh in Kano on Monday. Mark said that the attacks had led to...
The Transition Monitoring Group (TMG) has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for ensuring a transparent process on the moves by some constituents to recall the suspended Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the Senate. Chairman of TMG, Mr Auwal Rafsanjani, gave the commendation at a news conference on Monday...
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has appointed the Emir of Fufore, Alhaji Sani Ribadu, as the Amirul-Hajj and leader of the State Government delegation for the 2025 Hajj exercise to Saudi Arabia. Fintiri announced this through his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Humwashi Wonosikou in Yola on Monday. He said...
The Katsina State Chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Alh. Armaya’u Abdulkadir, has stated that the party has no factions at the state or national levels. He made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Katsina on Monday, urging the public...