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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has appealed to churches, parents and communities across the country to back the federal government’s ongoing measles-rubella vaccination campaign. President of CAN, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, hailed the initiative as a bold and transformative effort to protect Nigerian children from preventable diseases. Okoh, during the flag-off ceremony of the Nationwide […]

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has begun mobilisation of its members across the nation’s universities in preparation for a possible nationwide warning strike. This comes barely a week before the expiration of its 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, which was announced on September 28, 2025. ASUU, in a circular signed by its […]

Vice President Kashim Shettima has waded into the ongoing industrial dispute between Dangote Refinery and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), calling for restraint, patriotism, and dialogue in resolving the crisis. The Vice President said the country or any organisation shouldn’t be seen to sabotage efforts of a firm as […]

The management of the National Assembly has cautioned aggrieved parliamentary workers against carrying out their planned protest and picketing of the complex as lawmakers resume plenary on Tuesday. The warning followed threats by some members of the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria to embark on industrial action over alleged unresolved welfare and constitutional issues affecting […]

The Kwara State Elders’ Caucus of the All Progressive Congress (APC) has mourned the victims of violent attacks in parts of the state. The Forum commiserated with the families of the victims, particularly the people of Oke – Ode in Ifelodun local government area over the recent attack by bandits which left 12 vigilantes dead. […]

United States President Donald Trump has announced that the White House will host an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event on June 14, 2026, the same day he turns 80. Speaking to a crowd of Navy sailors at the Norfolk Naval Base in Virginia, Trump said, “On June 14 next year, we’re going to have a […]

President Bola Tinubu has extolled the Minister of Solid Minerals, Dr Dele Alake, describing him as a dependable ally, a consummate strategist and an outstanding journalist. The President stated this in a message celebrating Alake, his long-time ally, on his 69th birthday anniversary. In a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu described Alake […]

At least, seven million children were set to receive vaccines against measles and rubella in Kano State as the state government intensifies efforts to eliminate the two deadly diseases by 2030. Commissioner for Health in the state, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf announced this on Monday during the take-off ceremony of the routine immunization campaign in […]

Kogi State governor, Alhaji Usman Ododo, has called on residents of the state to strengthen collaboration with security agencies by providing credible intelligence that will help in winning the ongoing fight against insecurity in the state. The Governor made the call during the weekend at Gegu community in Kogi local government area where he stopped […]