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The recent surge of condemnations from the United States Congress concerning violence perpetrated by Boko Haram in Nigeria has revived a heated debate about whether the country is witnessing a deliberate “Christian genocide”. Senator Ted Cruz, in a statement on October 8, 2025, accused Nigeria of permitting a “massacre” against Christians, referencing over 100,000 deaths […]
In a significant stride toward combating maternal and child mortality in Nigeria, the Seyi Tinubu Drug Bank Initiative has been launched at the National Hospital in Abuja, The initiative funded by Mr Seyi Tinubu is aimed at bringing much-needed pharmaceutical support to the hospital’s Paediatrics, Obstetrics, and Gynaecology departments, to provide free essential medicines to […]
As part of measures to address the growing threat of flood-related disasters across Nigeria, the Federal Government is considering empowering flood-prone communities to manage their safety. The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, who disclosed this, said no amount of preparedness would produce tangible results if communities were not empowered to take charge of their safety. […]
The federal government has issued a strong warning to cooking gas distributors against hoarding and hiking prices amid rising consumer concerns over scarcity and cost. The government also ordered intensified monitoring of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) depots across the country to prevent product hoarding and other sharp practices, as the retail price continues to […]
Dajie Odok, founder of TouchScience Africa, an emerging science outreach initiative, has said that the organisation is championing a new approach to scientific engagement across the continent through its mission of “Science That Touches Us.” Yesterday in Lagos, Odok explained that the organisation is dedicated to bridging the gap between scientific research and real-world communities […]
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has dismissed the federal government’s ‘No Work, No Pay’ directive, insisting that the union will not be intimidated by threats. ASUU President Chris Piwuna stated this on Monday while speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s programme, ‘Politics Today.’ He said the union remains united and would not […]
Anambra State governor, Dr. Charles Soludo, has commended Keystone Bank for its unwavering commitment to educational development in the state and across Nigeria. Governor Soludo gave the commendation during the commissioning and handover ceremony of a fully renovated and equipped block of classrooms, administrative building, school hall, and science laboratories donated by Keystone Bank to […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Nigeria and other emerging economies to strengthen governance systems and tackle illicit financial flows, warning that failure to do so could undermine economic resilience and erode public trust in government institutions. IMF Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, made the appeal during a Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) Town Hall at […]
The Head Coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, and Captain William Troost-Ekong, have acknowledged that Nigeria was facing a challenging encounter in the last 2026 World Cup Qualifier against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic, stating that the national team will depend on a combination of miracle and mathematics to qualify. During a pre-match press […]
President Bola Tinubu has sympathised with the labour movement and the civil society on the passing of renowned unionist and rights activist, Comrade Abiodun Aremu, who died on Sunday in Ota, Ogun State. The President, in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, also condoled the family, friends and associates of the departed labour activist. […]