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Julius Berger Completes Landmark Bodo-Bonny Road, Tinubu Approves Phase Two
After nearly a decade of construction across some of Nigeria's most challenging terrain, the historic Bodo-Bonny Road project in Rivers State has been completed, opening a new chapter for connectivity,...
NAU Engineering Faculty Seeks Stronger Partnership with NOCEN During Courtesy Visit To Provost
As higher institutions increasingly embrace collaboration to drive innovation and academic excellence, the Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU), has moved to strengthen ties with Nwafor...
Nigeria Assumes Presidency Of Global Disarmament Conference, Prioritises Nuclear Security, Institutional Reform
In a significant boost to its growing role in global diplomacy, Nigeria has formally assumed the Presidency of the Conference on Disarmament (CD), the world's sole multilateral forum...
Court Halts Planned Abuja Demolition, Residents Warn FCTA Against Contempt Of Court
A legal battle over prime properties in Abuja's Wuse II district has intensified, with residents warning the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and its agencies against proceeding with...
Senate Passes Landmark Sugar Tax Reform Bill As CAPPA Urges Swift House Approval
As Nigeria grapples with a growing burden of non-communicable diseases, health advocates are intensifying calls for stronger policies aimed at reducing excessive sugar consumption and improving public...
Nigeria, Bangladesh Deepen Partnership On Energy, Trade and Security
As nations increasingly seek stronger economic and strategic alliances to navigate global uncertainties, Nigeria and Bangladesh have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation in key sectors including energy, trade, security and...
Foreign Affairs Ministry Mourns Veteran Diplomat Ambassador Beatrice Danladi
The loss of experienced diplomats often leaves a gap that extends beyond government institutions, affecting years of institutional knowledge, international relationships and national service.
This is the reality confronting Nigeria's diplomatic community...
Abia Emerges West Africa’s Para Badminton Hub As Association Hails Otti’s Sports Revolution
Abia State's growing reputation as a centre for para badminton in Africa received another boost as the Abia State Badminton Association (ABBA) declared the state the "home...
Nigeria, India Strengthen Defence, Security Ties, Push For Greater Global South Cooperation
As global security challenges become increasingly complex, Nigeria and India have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening strategic cooperation in defence, security, technology and sustainable development.
This commitment was reinforced...
NAF Adopts Civilian Harm Mitigation Strategy To Boost Precision, Accountability In Operations
As modern military operations increasingly come under public scrutiny, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting civilian lives while pursuing national security objectives through...
Global Campaign Demands Tobacco Industry Pays For Health and Environmental Damage
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
As governments worldwide grapple with rising healthcare costs and environmental degradation, global health advocates are demanding that the tobacco industry be held financially accountable for the immense harm...
How TCN Is Rebuilding Nigeria’s Grid Through Automation, Preventive Maintenance and Workforce Development
For years, discussions about Nigeria's electricity sector have largely revolved around grid collapses, infrastructure failures and unreliable power supply.
Yet behind the scenes, the Transmission Company of Nigeria...
From Grid Failures To Stability: How Technology Is Transforming Nigeria’s Power Network
For years, grid collapses symbolised the challenges facing Nigeria’s electricity sector.
Today, however, a quiet digital revolution within the nation's transmission network is helping to improve grid stability and...
Super Eagles Target Poland Victory As Bassey Boosts Chelle’s Squad
Fresh from their Unity Cup triumph in London, Nigeria’s Super Eagles are determined to continue their winning momentum when they face Poland in an international friendly on Wednesday night in...
Troops Neutralise Four Criminals, Rescue Kidnap Victims, Bust Drug Syndicate in Benue, Taraba Operations
Nigeria's ongoing security operations recorded fresh gains last week as troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) neutralised four criminals, rescued two kidnapped victims, recovered arms and...
FG Raises Ebola Alert, Tightens Border Screening As Regional Outbreak Sparks Concern
As concerns grow over the spread of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in parts of East and Central Africa, the Federal Government has intensified nationwide surveillance, border screening...
INEC Rules Out Hacking, Launches Probe Into Unauthorised Access To Voter Registration Database
Concerns over the security of Nigeria's voter database have prompted the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to launch an investigation into the unauthorised release of information from...
Nigeria’s Power Grid Expands As TCN Network Reaches 18,600km Transmission Line Length
Nigeria’s electricity transmission infrastructure continues to expand, with the latest data from the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) showing significant growth in the national grid's capacity and network...
NERC Report Reveals DisCos Billed ₦246.43bn In March, Recovered Just 81% Of Expected Revenue
Despite distributing nearly ₦294 billion worth of electricity in March 2026, Nigeria's electricity distribution companies (DisCos) recovered only 81 per cent of the revenue they were...
Farewell To Msgr Gabriel Osu: The Priest Who Became Journalists' Trusted Friend
By Peter Ajayi Dada
The true measure of a life is often reflected in the people it touches.
For Very Rev. Msgr Gabriel Sunday Osu, that measure was evident in...
One Million Children Face Severe Malnutrition Crisis In North-East Nigeria, UN Warns
A looming nutrition emergency threatens the lives of nearly one million children in Nigeria's North-East, as humanitarian agencies warn that severe acute malnutrition is expected to surge across...
2027 And The Burden Of Credibility, Can INEC Deliver the Election Nigerians Deserve?
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
In every election cycle, Nigerians return to the same question: will their votes truly count?
As the country inches closer to the 2027 General Elections, the conversation...
Nigeria Enhances Ebola Preparedness As WHO Coordinates Multi-Agency Readiness Effort
As emerging infectious diseases continue to threaten global health security, Nigeria is intensifying efforts to prevent and rapidly respond to potential Ebola outbreaks through stronger collaboration among key government agencies...
Silent Pandemic: How Drug Resistance Is Brewing In Nigeria’s Markets, Farms, and Hospitals
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
At Karu Market in Abuja, Ugochi dips her hand into the cage of live chickens, negotiating prices with a vendor. Just steps away, a butcher rinses...
NAF Secures Global Combat Medical Accreditation, Boosts Battlefield Survival Capacity
In modern warfare, saving lives on the battlefield is as critical as winning the fight. The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has taken a major step towards strengthening its combat medical...
Primary Elections: Aide Defends Principal, Condemns Media Campaign Ahead Of Appeal Process
As post-primary tensions continue to ripple through the political landscape, the special adviser to the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, on Media and Information Strategy, Abimbola Tooki,...
Trainees Face Tough Final Fitness Test As NAF Raises Special Forces Standards
In the battle against terrorism, success often begins long before the battlefield, with the training ground where only the strongest and most resilient are selected for elite operations.
The...
History: How One Act Of Kindness In A Jungle Sparked A Lifetime Of GratitudeÂ
American Old History
An American pilot spent nearly 70 years repaying a debt he believed could never truly be settled.
In the darkest moments of war, humanity often...
Remi Tinubu Empowers 2,000 Women, Unveils ICT Centre In Ekiti
Empowering women and expanding digital opportunities took centre stage in Ekiti State as Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, strengthened efforts to support grassroots development through the Renewed Hope Initiative...
Flamingos Soar Into Final Qualifying Round, Earn N4.5m Reward From Soname
Nigeria’s Flamingos continue to underline their credentials as one of Africa’s brightest youth teams, cruising into the final round of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers with...
