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FG To Integrate Primary Eye Care Into PHC System, Targets Wider Access To Vision Services
The Federal Government has announced plans to integrate Primary Eye Care (PEC) into Nigeria’s Primary Health Care (PHC) system as part of efforts to prevent...
Makinde Calls Out Umahi Over Coastal Highway Cost Analysis
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has openly criticised the Minister of Works, David Umahi, for what he described as a lack of transparency in the cost analysis of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal...
WHO Calls For Stronger Mental Health Systems In Emergencies
As the world marks World Mental Health Day 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) has urged Nigeria and other African nations to prioritise mental health support before, during, and after crises,...
FG Scales Up Nursing School Enrolment From 28,000 to 115,000 In Landmark Health Reforms
In a bold move to revitalise Nigeria’s health workforce, the Federal Government has quadrupled nursing and midwifery school enrolment from 28,000 to 115,000 within two years,...
INEC Refutes Reports Of Disobeying Court Order Over Action Alliance Leadership Dispute
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has debunked reports suggesting it disobeyed a Federal High Court order in Osogbo, Osun State, regarding the leadership tussle within the Action...
Nigeria Makes Strong Bid For ICJ Seat, Nominates Dr Taoheed Elias
In a renewed push to strengthen Africa’s voice in global justice, Nigeria has announced Dr Taoheed Elias as its official candidate for election to the International Court of Justice...
ECOWAS Ministers Meet In Abuja To Tackle Manpower Gaps, Reinforce Regional Solidarity
In the wake of political upheavals and the recent withdrawal of junta-led member states, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has...
Military, Security Agencies Set For Joint Route March To Strengthen Fitness and Unity
In a show of strength, solidarity, and preparedness, the Defence Headquarters has announced that personnel of the Armed Forces and other security agencies will embark on a...
Nigeria, Argentina To Strengthen Ties Through Cultural and Media Exchange
The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Republic of Argentina have pledged to deepen their long-standing diplomatic relations through enhanced cooperation in information exchange, cultural diplomacy, and media collaboration.
This commitment...
WHO Urges Greater Action To Tackle Rising Vision Impairment In Africa
As the world marks World Sight Day 2025 today, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for renewed commitment and investment to prevent avoidable blindness and vision impairment across...
Escaped Inmate Captured After Intense Louisiana Manhunt
After days of relentless pursuit, the Louisiana State Police have announced the capture of 28-year-old Derrick Groves, one of ten inmates who dramatically escaped from Orleans Parish Prison on 16 May 2025.
According to...
DSS Warns Public Against Fraudster Impersonating Dismissed Officer
The Department of State Services (DSS) has alerted the public to the activities of one Barry Donald, a former staff member of the Service, who is allegedly using the Service's name to...
Court Order Halts Enforcement Of Tinted Glass Permit - Police Suspends Exercise Nationwide
In what appears to be a major relief for motorists across the country, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has suspended the enforcement of the vehicle tinted glass...
NAF Deepens Civilian Protection Measures In Air Operations
In a move that underscores its evolving approach to modern warfare, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is intensifying efforts to integrate Civilian Harm Mitigation (CHM) principles into mission planning and execution across...
FG Launches Africa’s Largest Health Campaign, Targets 100 Million Nigerian Children
In what has been described as a landmark moment for public health in Africa, the Federal Government of Nigeria has launched the continent’s largest integrated health campaign, an ambitious...
ECOWAS Backs Nigeria To Strengthen Fight Against Drug Abuse With New National Framework
Recognising the growing complexity of drug abuse and trafficking across West Africa, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has begun supporting Nigeria in developing a...
When Beverage Companies Pretend To Save The Planet
By Humphrey Ukeaja
The sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) industry loves a good photo-op, smiling volunteers in branded T-shirts cleaning beaches and collecting plastic bottles. It’s a perfect picture of corporate responsibility.
Yet behind this glossy...
One In Five Adults Still Addicted To Tobacco - WHO
Despite a steady global decline in tobacco use, one in five adults worldwide remains hooked on nicotine, according to a new World Health Organisation (WHO) report released on Monday.
The report...
Minister Nnaji Denies Certificate Forgery Allegation, Insists He Graduated from UNN in 1985
The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, has dismissed allegations of certificate forgery, insisting that he legitimately graduated from the University of Nigeria,...
NUJ FCT Council Mourns Former NAWOJ Chairperson, Stella Okoh Esene
The journalism community in Abuja is mourning the loss of one of its pillars, Stella Okoh Esene, a respected media professional and former Chairperson of the Nigeria Association of Women...
NAWOJ Mourns Former FCT Chairperson, Stella Okoh Esene
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has been thrown into mourning following the death of Stella Okoh Esene, a respected media professional and former Chairperson of the NAWOJ FCT Chapter.
In a...
NUJ Commends DSS For Upholding Press Freedom After Release Of Detained Journalists
In a rare show of accountability and reform-minded leadership, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has commended the Department of State Services (DSS) for the prompt release of...
Defence Minister Commends NAF’s Vision As New Headquarters Annex Opens In Abuja
In a move aimed at boosting efficiency and strengthening Nigeria’s airpower capabilities, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Monday, 6 October 2025, commissioned its new Headquarters Annex Complex...
Nigeria Launches Bid To Host Formula 1 Grand Prix In Abuja - Africa’s First Since 1993
In a bold move to position itself on the global motorsport map, Nigeria has officially launched a bid to host a Formula 1 Grand...
UNN Disowns Minister’s Degree Certificate Amid Growing Controversy
Integrity remains the foundation of public service — and when questions arise over the authenticity of academic or professional credentials, public trust is quickly eroded.
This principle now sits at the heart of...
Imo Begins Payment Of ₦104,000 Minimum Wage To Workers
A well-motivated workforce is the backbone of effective governance. When civil servants are adequately paid, productivity rises, morale improves, and public service delivery becomes more efficient.
A truth the Imo State Government...
Ebonyi Bishop Arrested For Alleged Exploitation Of Sickle Cell Patient
The church is often seen as a sanctuary. A place where the weary seek comfort, healing, and truth.
But when that trust is betrayed, the impact cuts deep, shaking both faith...
Anambra Shines Bright At 2025 President’s Teachers and Schools Excellence Awards
Anambra State has once again proven its dominance in Nigeria’s education sector, clinching an impressive nine national awards at the 2025 President’s Teachers and Schools Excellence Awards held at...
Police Arrests Prime Suspect In 2024 Beheading Of 69-Year-Old Woman in Anambra
Over a year after the brutal murder of 69-year-old Mrs Obianuju Akubi in Umuleri, Anambra East Local Government Area, the Anambra State Police Command has arrested the prime...
Armed Forces Record Major Gains Against Terrorists, Oil Thieves In September - Defence Headquarters
In a month marked by intensified military activity across Nigeria, the Armed Forces say they have recorded major operational gains in the fight against terrorism, banditry,...
