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Silent Heroes Founder Visits NEMA, Presents Compendium Honouring Unsung Nigerians
The Founder of Nigeria’s Silent Heroes Awards (SHA), Mr Odita Sunday, has presented Volume 3 of his acclaimed compendium, “Nigeria’s Silent Heroes Men and Women Oiling Nation’s Wheel of Progress”,...
Defence Headquarters Clarifies CDS Remarks On Self-Protection
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed claims that the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, called on Nigerians to bear arms.
In a statement issued on Friday, DHQ said General Musa’s...
CAPPA Youth Bootcamp On Food Justice Set To Open In Ekiti
The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) will on Sunday, 24 August, open its 2025 Youth Bootcamp for Food Justice at the Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort in Ekiti...
CDS Reaffirms Commitment To Security As Katsina Lawmakers Visit Defence Headquarters
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has pledged continued commitment to restoring peace and stability in Katsina State and across Nigeria.
General Musa gave the assurance...
INEC Presents Certificates of Return To Seven By-Election Winners
Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has formally presented Certificates of Return to seven winners of the National Assembly by-elections held on 16 August 2025.
At a ceremony in Abuja, INEC’s National...
Nigeria, Japan Pledge Stronger Ties At TICAD 9
Nigeria and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation during high-level talks at the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) in Yokohama, Japan.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs,...
"Every Nigerian Should Learn Combat Skills for Survival" Says Defence Chief
In a stark reminder of the country’s worsening security threats, Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has urged citizens to acquire combat skills as part of basic...
Anambra Pushes Telemedicine To Boost Healthcare Access, Shares Official Hotlines
By Stanley Nwako
The Anambra State Government has urged residents to embrace its telemedicine services, pledging stronger investment in digital health to close gaps in healthcare delivery, especially in rural and...
MNJTF, OPHK Commanders Storm Lake Chad For Joint Operational Visit
The Force Commander of the Multi-National Joint Task Force (MNJTF), Major General Godwin Mutkut, and the Theatre Commander of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, have carried out...
Anambra 2025: Journalists Warn Against Rising Violence, Urge Peace Ahead Of Governorship Poll
With just three months to the Anambra governorship election, the League of Anambra Journalists in Abuja (LAJA) has raised alarm over renewed killings and attacks across the...
Nigerian Air Force Delivers 11,000 Free Consultations, 846 Surgeries In Imo, Winning Hearts Beyond The Battlefield
In Imo State, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has shown that its mission goes far beyond defending Nigeria’s skies.
In a sweeping medical outreach carried...
Child Labour, Poisoned Communities, Media Urged To Investigate Illegal Minning Crisis
Illegal mining in Nigeria is not just an economic crime, it fuels insecurity, robs the nation of billions, and devastates communities.
Yet, according to Mining Marshals Commander Attah Onoja, cartels...
Police, Army, DSS Seal Enugu Ahead Of NBA 2025 Conference
Enugu is on lockdown as the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) 2025 Annual Conference kicks off, with the Police and other security agencies assuring lawyers, dignitaries, and residents of a safe...
Your Underwear Stains May Be Linked To Tissue Paper, UK Doctor Claims
Many people may believe toilet tissue leaves them clean, but a UK-based Nigerian doctor has warned it could be one of the least effective ways to maintain hygiene.
Dr...
Nigeria’s Fight Against Illegal Mining Boosts Revenue From ₦6bn To ₦38bn In One Year
Nigeria’s battle against illegal mining is beginning to yield results, with revenues from the solid minerals sector rising from just ₦6 billion to over ₦38 billion...
FG To Host National Policy Dialogue On Healthcare Financing, Universal Health Coverage
The Federal Government is set to chart a new course for Nigeria’s health sector as the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (FMOHSW) announces a High-Level National...
Super Eagles B End CHAN Campaign With Victory Over Congo
Nigeria’s Super Eagles B bowed out of the 8th African Nations Championship on a winning note after defeating Congo 2–0 in Dar es Salaam on Tuesday.
Despite the impressive result at...
Nigeria Mourns Ambassador Taofik Obasanjo Coker, Consul General In Buea
Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the death of Ambassador Taofik Obasanjo Coker, the country’s Consul General in Buea, Republic of Cameroon. He passed away on Saturday, 16 August...
Lagos Water Privatisation Plan Slammed As “Anti-People” by CAPPA
Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has strongly criticised the Lagos State Government’s push to privatise water supply through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP), warning it will strip residents of their...
FG Cuts Dialysis Cost From ₦50,000 To ₦12,000 In Federal Hospitals
The Federal Government has slashed the cost of kidney dialysis in federal hospitals across Nigeria, reducing the price per session from ₦50,000 to ₦12,000 under a new subsidy scheme.
The...
Why Tinubu’s New Housing Plan Could Change The Lives Of Police Families Forever
Police officers across Nigeria are set to benefit from a landmark housing initiative recently approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, aimed at addressing one of the force’s...
Soneye Urges FG To Sustain Nigerian Media With Tax Reliefs, Duty Waivers
Former Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), Mr Femi Soneye, has urged the Federal Government to strengthen the nation’s media industry...
70,000 Nigerians Returned: Nigeria, IOM Step Up Migration Fight Against Irregular Migration
Irregular migration has remained a pressing challenge for Nigeria, driven largely by unemployment, poverty, insecurity, and the search for better opportunities abroad.
Thousands of Nigerians attempt perilous journeys through...
NDA Releases 2025 List Of Successful Candidates
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has officially released the authentic list of successful and reserve candidates from the 2025 Armed Forces Selection Board (AFSB).
The Academy advised candidates and the public to check the...
Batta Kingdom Celebrates Hama Batta, HRM Humon Gladson Alhamdu Teneke, At 78
The Batta Kingdom in Adamawa State is celebrating the 78th birthday of its revered monarch, HRM Humon Gladson Alhamdu Teneke, JP, FMR, the Hama Batta of Demsa Local...
Meet the 23-Year-Old Nigerian Taking On Facebook With New Social Media Platform, Lokats
At just 23, Nigerian software engineer Odogwu Ekenedilichukwu Enefe has launched a bold challenger in the crowded social media space, Lokats, a platform designed to help people...
Anambra Police Condemns Vigilante Assault On Female Corps Member
The Anambra State Police Command has strongly condemned the alleged assault of a female National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member by vigilante operatives in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area.
Police spokesperson,...
NWFL Restores Nationwide League, Sets Registration Timeline For 2025 Season
The Nigeria Women's Football League (NWFL) has confirmed the return of the Nationwide League for the 2025 season, two years after its last outing.
The third tier of women’s football, which...
Nigeria’s Florence Olarinoye Lifts Six Golds At Africa Junior/Youth Weightlifting Championship
Nigeria’s medal haul at the ongoing 2025 Africa Junior and Youth Weightlifting Championship in Accra, Ghana, soared on Monday as Florence Olarinoye dominated the 58kg female category, clinching six...
IOM Deputy DG Commends Nigeria’s Peace Efforts, Visits Defence Chief
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has praised Nigeria’s efforts in peacebuilding and reintegration, describing its Operation Safe Corridor as a model now expanding beyond the North East.
Speaking during a...
