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A Deadlier Lassa Fever Season: Nigeria Records 214 Deaths As Cases Rise
Nigeria is facing a worsening Lassa fever outbreak, with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) reporting 214 deaths and 855 confirmed cases across 23 states...
Fiscal Responsibility: The Missing Link In States’ Reform Agenda
By Prince Chris Azor
No matter how ambitious a state's economic reforms may be, they are unlikely to deliver lasting results without sound financial management.
As Nigerian states pursue initiatives such as the...
Documentary Sweet Poison Sparks Fresh Debate On Nigeria’s Sugary Drink Crisis
As Nigeria battles a growing burden of diabetes, hypertension and obesity, a new documentary, "sweet poison" is drawing attention to the hidden health and environmental costs of sugary drinks...
FCC Chair Hails Oyebanji’s Re-Election, Says ‘The Difference Is Clear’
Voters’ continued support for leaders who deliver tangible results was on display in Ekiti State as the Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Hon. Hulayat Motunrayo Omidiran, congratulated...
Troops Kill Suspected Bandits, Recover Rustled Livestock In Kaduna Operations
Sustained military operations against banditry in Kaduna State have yielded fresh successes, with troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA neutralising suspected criminals, recovering rustled livestock and restoring order in troubled communities.
The...
UK Miner Takes Nigeria To Arbitration Over Multi-Billion-Dollar Lithium Project
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
A dispute over one of Nigeria’s largest known lithium deposits has escalated onto the international stage, with a British mining company seeking arbitration after alleging that government actions blocked...
Archbishop Kawas Receives Global Peace Honour In Washington
At a time when the world faces growing divisions and conflicts, Nigerian cleric and humanitarian, Archbishop Leonard Bature Kawas, has been recognised on the global stage for his commitment to peacebuilding and...
Yoga Offers Path To Healthy, Youthful Ageing, Indian Envoy Says
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
As concerns over lifestyle-related illnesses and the challenges of ageing continue to grow, the Government of India has called on Nigerians to embrace yoga as a simple yet powerful...
NUJ FCT Chair Grace Ike Bags 2026 Humanitarian and Service Award
Recognition is often reserved for those whose impact reaches beyond their immediate responsibilities, touching lives and inspiring communities.
That commitment to service has earned the Chairman of the Nigeria Union...
IGP Disu Hails Fathers, Salutes Police Officers On Father's Day
Fathers remain the backbone of many families, providing guidance, protection and support that help shape responsible citizens and stronger communities.
Marking Father's Day, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu,...
UN Staff Lead Blood Donation Campaign As Nigeria Faces Critical Supply Gap
In a country where thousands of patients struggle to access safe blood during medical emergencies, staff of the United Nations in Abuja are leading by example through voluntary...
Powering West Africa: Can ECOWAS Finally End The Region’s Electricity Crisis?
For millions of West Africans, electricity remains a luxury rather than a basic necessity.
Across cities, towns and rural communities, families wake up to darkness, businesses spend heavily on generators,...
TCN Rallies Ebonyi Communities Against Vandalism As Threats To Power Infrastructure Rise
As attacks on critical infrastructure continue to threaten Nigeria's electricity network, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has intensified efforts to enlist host communities in protecting power installations...
Canice Dominates As Champions Emerge At 47th CBN Senior Open Tennis Championship
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The 47th CBN Senior Open Tennis Championship once again showcased Nigeria's growing tennis talent, with fierce competition across singles, doubles and wheelchair categories drawing 128 participants to...
Gov Bago Positions Niger State As Nigeria’s Carbon Market Hub At UN Climate Talks
As global efforts to tackle climate change increasingly shift towards market-driven solutions, Niger State is positioning itself at the forefront of Nigeria’s emerging carbon economy.
Governor Umar...
Security Summit: Isiguzo Applauds Security Agencies, Urges Responsible Media Coverage
As Nigeria grapples with evolving security challenges, former President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Chris Isiguzo, has called for balanced reporting and stronger collaboration between the media and...
National Security At Risk: Why Nigeria Must Rein In The Growing Power Of Private Security Forces
By Festus Fifen
Across Nigeria today, the sight of private security personnel has become as common as traffic congestion in Lagos or roadside traders in...
A scheduled court appearance in the alleged defilement case involving a 7-year-old girl in Nekede, Owerri West LGA, drew a large turnout of legal representatives, advocacy groups, and community members on June 19, 2026.
Mr.Sidney Onyemere Mr. Godfrey Enyereibe...
Police Warn Against Electoral Offences, Vow To Prosecute Vote Buyers and Election Disruptors
As Nigeria continues efforts to strengthen its democratic institutions, the Nigeria Police Force has issued a stern warning against electoral offences, declaring that any attempt to undermine...
Troops Rescue 22 Kidnap Victims, Repel Terrorist Attacks In Sokoto
Swift military intervention has once again prevented terrorists from consolidating their grip on vulnerable communities in Nigeria's North-West, with troops rescuing 22 abducted victims in separate operations across Sokoto State.
Troops...
NAWOJ Backs New Police Spokesman, Hails Appointment Of CSP Iniedu As FPRO
A new era of police-media relations may be on the horizon as the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has welcomed the appointment of CSP Anietie Okokon Edem...
Nigeria Moves to Close Sickle Cell Survival Gap with Expanded Screening, Treatment Access
Thousands of Nigerians living with sickle cell disease could soon benefit from improved diagnosis and treatment as the Federal Government steps up efforts to tackle one of...
FRSC Promotes 10,005 Personnel
In a major boost to career development within the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), the Corps has promoted more than 10,005 officers and marshals in what is being described as one of the largest promotion exercises...
Idris, NSA Push National Security Communication Framework To Tackle Insecurity
As Nigeria confronts evolving security threats, the Federal Government is advancing a new strategic communication framework aimed at strengthening collaboration between security agencies and the media.
Speaking at the National Security...
Ekiti Poll: Police Assure Tight Security As EU Observers Assess Readiness
With just hours to the Ekiti State governorship election, the Nigeria Police Force has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring a peaceful, credible and violence-free electoral process, as a delegation...
ECOWAS Launches Youth Awareness Campaign In The Gambia To Foster Regional Integration
Young people are increasingly being recognised as critical drivers of regional unity and development across West Africa.
In a move to strengthen youth participation in the integration process, the...
ECOWAS Lawmakers Hail Senegal's Solar Success, Seek More Investment For Rural Communities
Reliable electricity is proving to be a catalyst for rural transformation in West Africa, but sustaining that progress will require stronger investment and innovation.
Members of the ECOWAS Parliament...
FCC Pushes Infrastructure Equity, Seeks Budget Ministry Partnership On New Development Index
A new infrastructure monitoring framework being developed by the Federal Character Commission could reshape how government projects are distributed across Nigeria, with a focus on ensuring no region...
No Nigerian Will Be Left Behind In South Africa, Bianca Assures
Nigeria has begun evacuating its citizens from South Africa amid rising xenophobic attacks, with the Federal Government assuring that no Nigerian willing to return home will be abandoned.
The Federal...
Nigeria Police Pays Tribute To Peacekeepers, Calls For Greater Investment In Peace
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
Behind every peacekeeping mission are men and women who leave their families behind to protect vulnerable communities and prevent conflict from escalating.
On the International Day of United...
