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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,...
Fubara Vows To Sanction Erring Permanent Secretaries Over Misconduct During Emergency Rule
In a bold move to restore discipline and accountability in governance, Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has vowed to sanction Permanent Secretaries found guilty of violating civil service...
Adeboye To Lead Special Thanksgiving As Nigeria Marks 65th Independence Anniversary
As Nigeria celebrates 65 years of nationhood, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, is set to lead the nation in prayers...
FG Launches Sports Fiesta To Tackle Cancer Among Public Servants
...Promoting prevention over treatment in the fight against cancer
At a time when cancer continues to claim thousands of Nigerian lives each year, the Federal Government is shifting focus from treatment...
Sixteen Military Officers To Face Trial Over Indiscipline and Breach Of Service Rules
In a move to reinforce discipline and uphold professionalism within its ranks, the Armed Forces of Nigeria has announced that sixteen of its officers will face military...
AfDB, JGC Corporation Partner To Advance Sustainable Aviation Fuel In Africa
In a major step towards decarbonising Africa’s aviation industry, the African Development Bank (AfDB) and Japan’s JGC Corporation have signed an agreement to promote the development and adoption of...
President Tinubu, APC Leaders Storm Jos For The Funeral Of Mama Lydia Yilwatda
The city of Jos, Plateau State, is agog as top political figures and dignitaries converge to pay their final respects to Mama Lydia Goshwe Yilwatda, the mother...
Media Urged To Drive Climate Action As Journalists Undergo Training On Environmental Reporting
At a time when climate change is reshaping economies, livelihoods, and ecosystems, the role of the media has never been more critical.
Recognising this, the International Labour Organisation...
Team Nigeria Lands In Accra For Africa Zone 2 Championship
Team Nigeria has arrived in Accra, Ghana, brimming with confidence ahead of the 2025 Africa Aquatics Zone 2 Championship, taking place from 3 to 5 October.
The contingent, made up of...
RAPNEC NG Seeks Stronger Collaboration On Road Safety and Substance Abuse Prevention
In a country where road accidents and substance abuse continue to claim lives daily, experts are warning that the solution lies in stronger partnerships and sustained awareness campaigns.
The...
EU Calls For Merit-Based, Non-Partisan Appointment Of INEC Chairman
The credibility of Nigeria’s future elections, the European Union has warned, hinges on urgent reforms that place merit and neutrality at the heart of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Speaking in...
Tension In Ogun As Farmer Confesses To Killing Fulani Herder Before Oath-Taking
In a chilling twist to the fragile peace between farmers and herders in Ogun State, a farmer, Taiwo Amos, has confessed to killing a Fulani herder in Roro...
Silent Pandemic On the Highways: UN Road Safety Envoy Urges Urgent Global Action
Road crashes kill more people each year than many diseases, yet they rarely make front-page headlines.
The United Nations Special Envoy for Road Safety, Jean Todt, has described...
NAWOJ Demands Swift Justice Over Killing Of Arise TV Journalist
In a country where journalists continue to face threats in the line of duty, the tragic death of Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu of Arise Television has reignited calls for stronger protection...
2027: Atiku Hints At Stepping Aside For Younger Candidate
In Nigerian politics, where ambition often overshadows succession, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has signalled a rare shift: a willingness to step aside if the right candidate emerges.
Speaking on his 2027...
EU Demands Electoral Reforms As INEC Pressures Lawmakers
In Nigeria, democracy is only as strong as the laws that guide its elections. With the 2027 general polls edging closer, both the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the European Union...
Nigeria Records Drop In Lassa Fever Cases, But Death Rate Remains High
Despite a slight decline in new Lassa fever infections, the deadly virus continues to exact a heavy toll in Nigeria.
According to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and...
NWFL Fixes New Date, Venue For 2025 Nationwide Championship
The Nigeria Women's Football League (NWFL) has announced that the 2025 edition of its Nationwide Championship will now hold from October 10–17, 2025, at the Bwari Township Stadium, Abuja.
NWFL Chief Operating...
Nigeria Unveils Roadmap To Eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases By 2030
In a bold move to end one of the country’s most silent public health crises, the Federal Government has launched two strategic policy tools to accelerate the elimination of Neglected...
US Mission In Nigeria: Services Continue Despite Funding Lapse
The United States Mission in Nigeria has announced that its official X account, @USinNigeria, will not be updated regularly due to a lapse in appropriations in Washington.
In a statement, the Mission...
WHO Africa To Brief Journalists On Slowing Ebola Outbreak In DRC
After weeks of intense response, new data suggest the Ebola outbreak in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), may finally be easing.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Africa says...
ECOWAS, EU and Partners Push For Clean Cooking Revolution In West Africa
Millions of households across West Africa still rely on firewood and charcoal for daily cooking, exposing families, especially women and children, to harmful smoke and environmental degradation.
To tackle...
‘Find Sommie’s Killers’ - Family Demands Justice As ARISE News Pays Condolence Visit
The brutal killing of 29-year-old ARISE News anchor, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, has reignited national outrage over insecurity in Nigeria, as her grieving family urged the Federal Government...
ECOWAS Reaffirms Commitment To Women’s Leadership At UN Forum In New York
In a world where women remain underrepresented in governance despite their proven potential, West Africa is signalling a shift.
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has renewed...
EFCC Nabs 92 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Benin City
Online scams continue to plague Nigeria’s digital space, but the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it is tightening the noose on cybercriminals.
The Benin Zonal Directorate of the Commission announced...
RATTAWU President Urges Unity, Justice and Equality On Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary
Prosper Okoye
As Nigeria marks its 65th Independence Anniversary, the President of the Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers’ Union (RATTAWU), Comrade Prince Emeka Kalu, has called on members...
Northern Nigeria Minorities Group Hails Nigeria At 65, Urges Unity and Renewed Commitment
The Northern Nigeria Minorities Group (NNMG) has congratulated the Federal Republic of Nigeria and its citizens on the nation’s 65th Independence Anniversary, calling for renewed faith in...
NAWOJ FCT Urges Renewed Commitment To Nation-Building At 65
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), FCT Chapter, has joined millions of Nigerians in celebrating the nation’s 65th Independence Anniversary with a call for unity, equity, and justice.
In a message...
NUJ FCT Urges Government To Tackle Insecurity and Protect Journalists
As Nigeria marked its 65th Independence Anniversary, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council has called on the Federal Government to take urgent action on insecurity, press freedom, and...
Nigeria Felicitates With Botswana On Independence Anniversary
As Botswana marks another year of nationhood, Nigeria has extended warm congratulations to the southern African country, lauding its record of peace, democracy, and development.
In a statement issued in Abuja, the Minister of...
