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Troops Ramp Up Offensive As Armed Forces Intensify Operations Nationwide
The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) have continued a string of decisive operations across the country, neutralising terrorists, rescuing kidnapped victims, and clamping down on oil thieves in a renewed...
Fake Video On Marte Attack Exposed As Deliberate Disinformation – Military Warns Public
The Armed Forces of Nigeria have debunked a viral video falsely linked to the recent attack on troops in Marte, Borno State, labelling it a calculated attempt...
Anambra 2025: INEC Publishes Personal Details Of Governorship Candidates
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has unveiled the personal particulars of candidates contesting the 2025 Anambra State governorship election.
In a statement issued by Sam Olumekun, National Commissioner and Chairman of...
One Dead, Six Injured In Onitsha Gas Explosion As Police Boost Rescue Efforts
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
A tragic gas cylinder explosion rocked the plumbing market along Uga Street near the Onitsha Head Bridge on 16 May 2025, leaving one person dead and...
Anambra First Lady Inaugurates Healthy Living Ambassadors In Schools
The wife of the Anambra State Governor and founder of the Nonye Soludo Healthy Living initiative, Dr Mrs Nonye Soludo, has urged principals and teachers across the state to champion and...
NUJ @ 70: Media Giants Back Anniversary Committee As Nationwide Tour Kicks Off
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has flagged off a nationwide tour to garner support for its historic 70th anniversary celebrations, beginning with visits to major...
Federal Government Urges Traditional Rulers To Lead Fight Against Insecurity
The Nigerian Government is calling on traditional rulers to take a frontline role in tackling insecurity, particularly in rural communities where unrest often festers unnoticed.
As part of efforts to formalise...
Unizik Don Advocates Revival Of Indigenous Crops To Tackle Food Insecurity
A senior lecturer at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Dr Ogechukwu Umeh, has called for urgent attention to underutilised indigenous crops as a sustainable solution to food insecurity in South-East...
Pate Salutes Nigerian Professor Elected Vice-President At UK’s Royal College of Radiologists
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has congratulated Professor Amaka Offiah on her election as Vice-President, Clinical Radiology, at the Royal College of Radiologists in the...
Minister Idris Debunks London Briefing Claims, Others Reel Success Stories At 8th Ministerial Briefing
In an era where misinformation travels faster than facts, Nigeria’s federal government is reclaiming the narrative.
From quashing false reports about press briefings abroad to unveiling real...
Nigeria Inducts 2 New Helicopters To Boost Air Force Capabilities
Nigeria has upgraded its air defence as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, commissioned two new Agusta 109 Trekker helicopters into the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) fleet.
The President, represented by Vice President...
NTF President Celebrates Nigerian Referees' International Certification
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), Ifedayo Akindoju, has extended heartfelt congratulations to three Nigerian tennis referees, Joseph Edili, Bitrus Danjuma, and Folashade Ogunshola following their successful certification as White...
NAF @ 61: Air Force Unveils Life-Saving Medical Centres, New Infrastructure In Kano
In celebration of its 61st anniversary, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has unveiled several life-changing projects at the NAF Base in Kano, aimed at boosting operational efficiency...
ECOWAS Moves Closer To Finalising Labour Migration Strategy
The ECOWAS Commission has taken a major step towards strengthening labour migration governance in West Africa with a high-level virtual consultation.
The session brought together Member States, regional partners, and development agencies to...
ECOWAS, AU Commission Deepen Ties Ahead Of Joint Peace and Security Talks
The ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council (MSC) at Ambassadorial Level met with the African Union Commission’s Peace and Security Secretariat in Addis Ababa, as part of ongoing consultations...
Borno State, WHO, EU Begin Expansion Of Monguno Hospital to Boost Healthcare In Conflict Zones
In a major stride towards rebuilding healthcare in Nigeria’s conflict-affected northeast, Borno State Government has begun the expansion of Monguno Specialist Hospital, with support from...
FG Pledges Commitment To Strengthening Eye Care Services
Adaora Ezenwaka
The Federal Government if Nigeria, has pledged renewed commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s eye care system through strategic alliances, community-based interventions, and increased access to quality services, especially for underserved populations.
The Minister...
NAWOJ FCT, FMC Jabi Offer Free Breast Cancer Screening To Female Journalists
In a bid to prioritise women’s health, the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, in collaboration with the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), FCT Chapter, has provided free...
Innovation, Not Resources, Key To National Prosperity – Minister Nnaji
Nigeria's Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, has emphasised that modern prosperity is no longer driven by raw materials, but by the power of ideas, research,...
Tinubu’s Visit: Soludo's Strategic Moves Deliver For Anambra, South East
By Christian Aburime
President Bola Tinubu’s historic visit to Anambra on 8th May 2025 marked a new chapter for the South-East.
No longer sidelined, the region is now firmly on the national...
Nigeria’s Judiciary Will Soon Overcome Its Challenges – CJN Kekere-Ekun
By Kayode Lawal, Abuja
Nigeria’s Chief Justice, Hon. Justice Kudirat Motomori Kekere-Ekun, has expressed optimism that the nation’s judiciary will soon emerge from its current challenges, including delays in justice delivery,...
ECOWAS, Experts Convene In Lagos To Shape West Africa’s Future Infrastructure, Visibility
Experts from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) gathered in Lagos recently to validate key strategic documents aimed at boosting infrastructure development and visibility across the...
FRSC Secures ISO 9001:2015 Recertification For The Fourth Time
In a remarkable show of consistency and commitment to global best practices, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has once again been recertified for the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Standards...
Nigeria To Review Cybercrime Act, Reaffirms Commitment To Press Freedom
The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed its readiness to work hand-in-hand with the National Assembly, media, and key stakeholders in reviewing Nigeria’s Cybercrime Act to ensure it reflects a...
AMMC, NUJ FCT Forge Alliance For Infrastructure Growth In Abuja
The Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC) is set to collaborate with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, to drive infrastructural development in the nation’s capital.
This was the highlight...
STI: A Roadmap To Nigeria’s National Development – Esuabana
The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, Mrs Esuabana Nko-Asanye, has affirmed that Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) holds the key to Nigeria’s sustainable development and...
Benue Governor Pledges Safety for NYSC Members, Urges Peaceful Integration
By Prosper Okoye
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Dr Hyacinth Alia, has reassured National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members posted to the state of their safety, urging them to embrace the...
Police Nab Two High-Profile Cybercrime Suspects in Major Fraud Crackdown
In a significant move against international financial crime, the Nigeria Police Force INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB), Abuja, has arrested two high-profile individuals linked to cyber fraud and investment scams.
Canadian...
78 Nigerians Rescued From Human Trafficking Return Home From Côte d’Ivoire
In a remarkable show of cross-border collaboration, 78 Nigerians who fell victim to human trafficking in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, have been safely repatriated to Lagos, the Ministry of Foreign...
Africa Faces Growing Climate Crisis As WMO Warns Of Record Heat, Rising Displacement
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The World Meteorological Organization, (WMO), in its latest report, says Africa is on the frontline of a deepening climate crisis, with rising temperatures, deadly floods, and...
