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Court Dismisses VeryDarkMan’s Objection In N1bn Defamation Suit Filed By Femi Falana, Falz
A Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja has dismissed preliminary objections raised by social media personality, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), in a...
Ministry Takes Over Emefiele’s 753-Unit Housing Estate From EFCC
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has officially taken possession of a 753-unit housing estate in Abuja, previously owned by former Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele.
The property was handed over...
Anambra Governorship Poll: LAJA Urges Peaceful, Issue-Based Campaigns
As Anambra State gears up for its crucial governorship election slated for Saturday, 8th November 2025, the League of Anambra Journalists in Abuja (LAJA) has issued a clarion call for peace and...
Anambra 2025: Journalists’ Group Urges Voters to Prioritise Proven Leadership
As the Anambra 2025 governorship race gathers steam, the League of Anambra Journalists in Abuja (LAJA) has called on Ndi Anambra to vote wisely by backing political parties with a...
Nigeria Calls For Smarter Health Financing At Commonwealth Ministers’ Meeting
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako, has urged Commonwealth nations to adopt smarter, more sustainable health financing strategies.
Speaking at the 37th Commonwealth Health...
CDS Leads Nigerian Delegation To Cameroon’s 53rd Independence Anniversary
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, on Monday, 20th May 2025, led the Nigerian delegation to the 53rd National Day celebrations of the Republic of Cameroon in...
Tinubu’s Reforms Powering Nigeria’s Economic Renewal – Minister Idris
Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has asserted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda is steering the country towards a new era of economic renewal, anchored...
NAF Unveils Bold Plan To Protect Civilians, Deepen Trust
In a landmark move to strengthen civil-military relations and safeguard civilian lives, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has launched its first-ever Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response Action Plan (CHMRAP).
The historic unveiling...
Nigeria Congratulates Cameroon On Independence Anniversary
Nigeria has extended heartfelt congratulations to Cameroon as it marks its Independence Anniversary.
According to a statement signed by the Spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, conveyed best wishes...
SGF Approves Promotion Of 18 New Assistant Corps Marshals To Strengthen FRSC Leadership
In a bid to enhance the leadership and operational capacity of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George...
Tanzania’s Professor Janabi Nominated As WHO Africa Director
In a historic decision during a Special Session of the World Health Organization, WHO, Regional Committee for Africa held in Geneva, Professor Mohamed Yakub Janabi of Tanzania has been nominated as the...
How Warning Labels Could Shield Nigerians From Toxic Diets
By Humphrey Ukeaja
Picture a bustling Nigerian market with rows of brightly coloured food packages clamouring for your attention.
From small kiosks to sprawling supermarkets, shelves are lined with an enticing array of...
NUJ FCT, Nizamiye Hospital Join Forces for Free Medical Outreach, Applaud FG’s Tariff Removal on Drugs
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, is teaming up with Nizamiye Hospital to offer free medical outreach in June, coinciding with the...
Soludo Mourns Late Patriarch Of APGA National Chairman
Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has expressed heartfelt condolences following the death of Chief Sir Sylvester Chukwudozie Ezeokenwa (Ezeudo-Umuchu), father of the National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance...
Lagos Water Deal Shrouded In Secrecy, Says Advocacy Group
A leading civil society group, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has slammed the Lagos State Government over what it describes as a “secretive” water infrastructure deal with the Belstar/ENKA...
Nigeria Backs Smart Health Financing At Commonwealth Ministers Meeting
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako, has called on Commonwealth nations to embrace smart, sustainable health financing to ensure equitable care for all.
Speaking at...
Prof. Pate Describes Dr. Ihekweazu’s WHO Appointment As Timely, Transformative
Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, has congratulated Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu on his appointment as Executive Director of the World Health Organization’s Health Emergencies...
Dying for Profit: How Nigeria’s Forgotten Communities Are Paying the Ultimate Price
By Princess-Ekwi Ajide
In the quiet villages of the Niger Delta, children no longer play near the creeks.
The water, once a source of life, now reeks of oil and...
Nigeria's Foreign Affairs Minister To Lead Delegation To AU-EU Ministerial Talks In Brussels
Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, is set to lead the country’s delegation to the 3rd African Union-European Union (AU-EU) Ministerial Meeting in Brussels, Belgium,...
ICAN Honours FRSC Corps Marshal With Diamond Merit Award For Transformational Leadership
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has honoured the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, with its prestigious Diamond Merit Award,...
Police Rescue 7 Kidnap Victims, Arrest 2 Suspects, Recover Arms Across Nigeria
The Nigeria Police Force has achieved major breakthroughs in its fight against criminality across the country, rescuing seven kidnapped victims, arresting two suspected kidnappers, and recovering firearms and...
Senate South East Caucus Slams JAMB Over UTME Glitch, Demands Assurance Against Future Failures
The South East Caucus of the Nigerian Senate has issued a stern warning to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), following the Board’s recent admission...
By Oluchi Uzodinma
In a renewed push to strengthen Nigeria’s agricultural sector, stakeholders including scientists, farmers, and students are calling on citizens to embrace Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) and dismiss common misconceptions surrounding the technology.
The appeal was made during...
Troops Ramp Up Offensive As Armed Forces Intensify Operations Nationwide
The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) have continued a string of decisive operations across the country, neutralising terrorists, rescuing kidnapped victims, and clamping down on oil thieves in a renewed...
Fake Video On Marte Attack Exposed As Deliberate Disinformation – Military Warns Public
The Armed Forces of Nigeria have debunked a viral video falsely linked to the recent attack on troops in Marte, Borno State, labelling it a calculated attempt...
Anambra 2025: INEC Publishes Personal Details Of Governorship Candidates
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has unveiled the personal particulars of candidates contesting the 2025 Anambra State governorship election.
In a statement issued by Sam Olumekun, National Commissioner and Chairman of...
One Dead, Six Injured In Onitsha Gas Explosion As Police Boost Rescue Efforts
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
A tragic gas cylinder explosion rocked the plumbing market along Uga Street near the Onitsha Head Bridge on 16 May 2025, leaving one person dead and...
Anambra First Lady Inaugurates Healthy Living Ambassadors In Schools
The wife of the Anambra State Governor and founder of the Nonye Soludo Healthy Living initiative, Dr Mrs Nonye Soludo, has urged principals and teachers across the state to champion and...
NUJ @ 70: Media Giants Back Anniversary Committee As Nationwide Tour Kicks Off
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has flagged off a nationwide tour to garner support for its historic 70th anniversary celebrations, beginning with visits to major...
Federal Government Urges Traditional Rulers To Lead Fight Against Insecurity
The Nigerian Government is calling on traditional rulers to take a frontline role in tackling insecurity, particularly in rural communities where unrest often festers unnoticed.
As part of efforts to formalise...
