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Hospitals and schools – two of the noblest institutions in any society. One heals the body, the other shapes the mind. Yet in today’s Nigeria, both have been hijacked by the same virus, greed. What should be temples of service have become theatres of exploitation. Private hospitals, for instance, no longer operate as sanctuaries of […]

As Nigeria seeks to diversify its energy sources and reduce its dependence on fossil fuels, the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has become a pivotal player in driving its energy transition plan. With a mission to increase access to modern energy services, particularly in underserved and off-grid communities, REA’s interventions have shaped Nigeria’s path toward a […]

The National Library of Nigeria (NLN) has cautioned publishers and institutions against neglecting the use of International Standard Book Numbers (ISBN) and International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN). NLN warned that such omissions could drastically limit the global reach of their publications. The head of Public Relations at the NLN, Mr. Vershima Orvell-Dio, stated this yesterday […]

Vice President Kashim Shettima has canvassed local and international collaboration to enhance safety on Nigerian roads. Shettima gave the charge yesterday at the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) 8th annual lecture series in Abuja, said the government recognises road crashes as major public health challenges with socio-economic consequences and is committed to saving lives and […]

The Kano State Police Command has arrested three suspected fraudsters who allegedly defrauded a victim of N1,030,000 by impersonating security personnel. The suspects are Nasiru Adamu (30) from Sokoto State; Yusuf Sani (49) and Aliyu Yusu (25) both from Daura local government area of Katsina State. They were apprehended on September 2, 2025, at 1:30 […]

The wife of Bayelsa State governor, Dr. Gloria Diri, has taken custody of 19-year-old Miss Nancy Wilfred, who some university female students assaulted in a viral video. She offered the victim, a petty trader, a scholarship to the university level. Her action followed the outburst that followed Nancy’s bullying and cyberstalking by female students of […]

The federal government is intensifying its crackdown on licence hoarders and impostors in Nigeria’s solid minerals sector. It has announced plans to revoke thousands of mining licences as part of a sweeping effort to clean up the industry and boost investor confidence. Director-General of the Mining Cadastre Office (MCO) Obadiah Nkom revealed during a live […]

A retired Nigerian Air Force officer, Group Captain Sodeeq Shehu (rtd.), has rated the Bola Tinubu administration below average in handling the nation’s security challenges, scoring it between 40 and 45 per cent. Shehu, who spoke when he appeared on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ on Thursday, said. However, while there have been improvements in synergy […]

Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, has charged Nigerian youths to seize the opportunities created by the administration’s policies and programmes, urging them to rise as champions of their generation. Dare, who also serves as Chairman of the Youth and Student Ministries Advisory Board of the Nigerian […]

The Kwara State Police Command has arrested 44 suspected criminals for offences ranging from kidnapping, armed robbery and illegal possession of firearms in the last month. The police under the period under review also recovered exhibits such as a mutilated human body, arms and ammunition, and N2.7m ransom money. The state commissioner of Police, Adekimi […]