Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), in collaboration with the MedServe Cancer Center, has launched Nigeria’s first immunotherapy clinical trial for colorectal cancer. Speaking at the press conference, the Chief Medical Director of LUTH, Prof. Wasiu Adeyemo, described the initiative as a landmark achievement. “This launch represents the culmination of...
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to the realisation of Nigeria’s space policy and programme as enshrined in the revised 25-year roadmap for space development. To this end, the president directed the immediate release of approved funds for maintenance of the country’s space assets in line...
For years, if you mentioned online betting in Nigeria, it meant one thing and that is football. Weekend fixtures. Champions League nights. Local derbies. That was the center of activity. But something else has started appearing more frequently on betting platforms. Quick, round-based games that don’t depend on a...
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso has revealed that Nigeria’s gross and net foreign reserves improved significantly at the end of 2025, reflecting stronger external sector fundamentals and sustained policy reforms. The apex bank disclosed this in a post issued on Tuesday via its official X...
Nigerian singer Rema, has been nominated for the prestigious “Most Handsome Man Alive 2026” title, sparking excitement among fans worldwide. The news first surfaced online when entertainment platform HYPETRIBE shared the update on X, including Rema among the list of nominees. The post quickly gained traction across other social...
Federal Ministry of Finance has announced the commencement of the implementation of Executive Order 9 of 2026, aimed at strengthening transparency and safeguarding Nigeria’s petroleum revenues. In a press statement issued in Abuja, the ministry disclosed that the Implementation Committee for the executive order held its inaugural meeting on...
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan has pledged that come 2027 election, the issue of Glitches as experienced in 2023 be eliminated. This was even as he noted that that the 2027 general elections would be the best in Nigeria’s history, citing reforms introduced...
First Lady of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu has commissioned the National Assembly Christian Chapel. During the ceremony which was also attended by Former Head of State of Nigeria, General Yakubu Gowon, Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Yakubu Dogara among other dignitaries, the First Lady pointed...
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has officially commenced free online membership registration across Nigeria, following the successful kick-off of its nationwide registration and revalidation in Abuja last month. Spokesperson of ADC, Bolaji Abdullahi, who confirmed this in a statement on Sunday, said the new digital registration platform, accessible via adcregistration.ng,...
Religious leaders under the umbrella of the Middle Belt Indigenous Christian Ministers Forum (MBICMF) have raised fresh concerns over the continued killings of their members and communities, urging authorities at all levels to act decisively to halt the violence. In a statement signed by its National Chairman, Rev. John...
In the recent Abuja Municipal Area Council elections, the limping elephant of Nigeria’s democracy gave birth once again to a miserable mouse. This Is not about who won or lost what seats in the much -choreographed election. It is about how many people came out to vote for who...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Lebara Nigeria on its official launch, describing the milestone as a strong vote of confidence in Nigeria’s digital economy and its future as a leading technology and investment destination in Africa. Nigeria’s telecommunications sector is a significant economic driver, with a 5.78 per cent...
Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd) said on Friday night that Nigeria was passing through many challenges, but assured citizens that the current journey of the country through the wilderness would lead to a glorious end. Speaking at this year’s edition of “Special Abuja Power Touch” programme, hosted...
An NGO, the Social Justice and Human Development for Peace Initiative (JDPC) of the Catholic Archdiocese of Jos, has inaugurated a new project to promote Cultural and Religious Pluralism in Nigeria. Speaking at the event on Thursday in Jos, Rev. Fr. Basil Kassam, the Assistant Coordinator of JDPC, said...
Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima has pledged the Federal Government’s support for the Nigeria Press Council’s (NPC) national compendium on economic and tourism potentials across Nigeria. This is as the Vice President described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a friend of the media who is a firm believer of...
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reiterated the Federal Government’s strong commitment to the establishment of State Police, declaring that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is determined to see the reform become a reality once the necessary legal framework is secured. Speaking during a courtesy visit by...
Federal Government has directed all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to strictly comply with the provisions of the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), underscoring that adherence to the framework is critical to strengthening the credibility and transparency of Nigeria’s budget process. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen....
First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has called for more unity across the Nation among citizens. She was speaking during her home coming to Warri Kingdom in Delta State where she was received by the paramount ruler of the Kingdom, Olu of Warri Ogiame Atunwatse III. The First...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has described the death of the senator representing Rivers South-East Senatorial District, Barinada Mpigi, as a loss, not only to the Ogoni people of Rivers State, but to the entire country, describing the late Senator as “a dependable ally who...