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FG Launches 2024 NDHS Report, Records Decline In Fertility and Under-Five Mortality
Nigeria has recorded measurable progress in key health indicators, including fertility and child survival, according to the newly released 2024 National Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) launched by...
Women Are Drivers Of Social Transformation Through Entrepreneurship - UN
In a world increasingly shaped by innovation and enterprise, women are standing out as powerful agents of social change.
The United Nations has described women as key drivers of social transformation...
Nigeria’s Mental Health Crisis Deepens As NAFDAC Reveals Only 300 Psychiatrists Serve 200 Million Citizens
In a sobering revelation that underscores Nigeria’s deepening mental health crisis, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has disclosed that...
Burkina Faso’s Traoré Demands Explanation From CAF After World Cup Playoff Disappointment
In a dramatic twist following Burkina Faso’s elimination from the World Cup qualifying race, the country’s leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has demanded clarification from the Confederation of African...
US Embassy Issues Security Alert Ahead Of Planned #FreeNnamdiKanuNow Protest In Abuja
Amid rising political tensions and renewed calls for the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the United States Embassy...
Rivers Government Revokes ₦134 Billion Contract Awarded Under Former Administrator
In a bold move to tighten fiscal discipline and ensure transparency, the Rivers State Government has cancelled a ₦134 billion contract earlier awarded by the former state administrator, Ibas.
The decision,...
Tinubu’s Reforms Empower States To Deliver More For Citizens - Minister
In what appears to be growing evidence that President Bola Tinubu’s reform agenda is beginning to yield results, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said...
NAF Seeks Stronger Ties With Journalists, Calls For Responsible Security Reporting
In an era where misinformation can spark national panic and compromise security operations, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is strengthening its alliance with journalists, recognising them as essential partners...
Nnamdi Kanu's Wife Begs Court To Save Her Husband’s Life Amid Detention Ordeal
In a heartfelt plea that underscores growing concerns over the health of the detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPoB) leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, his wife, Favour Michael...
Falana Demands Full Investigation Into Death Of Activist Abiodun Aremu
The sudden death of Comrade Abiodun Aremu, a respected activist and voice for justice, has sparked calls for accountability, as human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) urges the Ogun State...
Sultan Of Sokoto Calls For Social Media Regulation To Safeguard National Unity
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has expressed concern over the growing misuse of social media in Nigeria, warning that its unregulated use poses a serious...
ECOWAS Strengthens Côte d’Ivoire’s Electoral Process with Financial Boost to CEI and Human Rights Council
In a move reaffirming its commitment to promoting democracy and human rights in West Africa, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has provided...
INEC Clarifies ₦1.5bn Charge For Voter Register and Polling Unit Documents
In a bid to address rising public interest, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has explained the rationale behind the ₦1.5 billion charge for the Certified True Copies (CTCs)...
ECOWAS Intensifies Regional Fight Against Drug Abuse, Launches 2024 WENDU Report In Banjul
In a renewed effort to combat the rising challenge of drug abuse across West Africa, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched the 2024...
UK Reaffirms Support For Peaceful, Credible Anambra Election - High Commissioner Montgomery Visits Awka
As Anambra State prepares for its crucial governorship election on 8 November 2025, the United Kingdom has reiterated its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s democratic processes and...
“We’ll Make Elections So Credible The Loser Will Congratulate The Winner- INEC Chair Nominee Amupitan Vows
In a nation where electoral credibility has often been questioned, the nominee for the chairmanship of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash...
AMAC Seals Homes Over Tenement Levies, Residents Cry Foul
In a development that has stirred tension across the Federal Capital Territory, officials of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) have begun sealing residential buildings over unpaid tenement rates and levies,...
Customs Officer Found Dèad After Lodging With Three Women In Katsina Hotel
In what has left residents of Katsina metropolis in shock, a Customs officer, identified as Assistant Superintendent of Customs (ASC) Lawal Tukur, has been found dèad in a...
Crime Intelligence Boss Khumalo Faces Court Over Corruption Allegations
In a development that has reignited debate over accountability within South Africa’s security agencies, the head of Crime Intelligence, Major General Dumisani Khumalo, is expected to appear in the Pretoria Magistrate’s...
Trailblazing Customs Officer Completes 72-Day Solo Bike Journey From Nigeria To Belgium and Back
In a remarkable display of endurance and courage, Nigerian Customs Officer Akpevwe Ogboru has returned home after completing an extraordinary 72-day solo motorbike expedition from Nigeria...
PDP Loses Bayelsa Governor, Diri, 23 Legislators
In a dramatic turn of events, the political equilibrium in Bayelsa has been upended: the governor and his legislative cohort have walked away from the party that long held sway, signalling more than...
Northern Minorities Caution Against Ethnic Politics Over INEC Chair Appointment
The Northern Nigeria Minorities Group (NNMG) has cautioned against attempts to ethnicise the appointment of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission...
Nigeria Marks First-Ever Reputation Day, Calls For National Rebirth Through Integrity, Values
Nigeria has officially marked its first Nigeria Reputation Day, a landmark initiative dedicated to rebuilding the nation’s image and reinforcing integrity as a cornerstone of progress.
The commemoration, led...
Nigeria’s Finance Minister Wale Edun Travels To The UK For Medical Attention
Nigeria’s economic team is temporarily without its chief strategist as the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, has reportedly travelled to the...
Experts Warn Nigeria’s Economy Faces Grave Risks, Urge Urgent Reforms, Ethical Governance
With Nigeria’s economy facing mounting internal and external pressures, experts are warning that without urgent institutional reforms and stronger governance systems, the nation’s economic future could be at...
The Family Of Late Bilyaminu Bello Opposes Presidential Pardon Granted To Maryam Sanda, Labels It “The Worst Injustice Ever”
In a development that has sparked outrage across the country, the family of late Bilyaminu Bello has strongly condemned the presidential...
FG Urges Nigerians To Unite Against Destabilising Foreign Narratives
In a world where perception can shape reality, the Federal Government has called on Nigerians to close ranks and resist the spread of false and destabilising narratives about the country by...
Nigeria Misses Automatic World Cup Ticket Despite 4–0 Thrashing Of Benin
Despite a commanding 4–0 victory over the Benin Republic, Nigeria’s Super Eagles have heartbreakingly missed out on automatic qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The emphatic win, though a...
INEC Reaffirms Readiness For Anambra Poll As IPAC Demands Credible, Transparent Election
With just weeks to the Anambra governorship election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is fully prepared to deliver a credible poll, having completed 10 out...
WHO Welcomes New Country Representative, Dr Pavel Ursu, To Nigeria
In a move signalling renewed commitment to Nigeria’s health priorities, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has appointed Dr Pavel Ursu as its new Country Representative, following the formal presentation of...
