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A mining company based in Kebbi State, Eltahdam Exploration Limited, has been asked to cease operation by a Chief Magistrates Court in the state. The court, in an order dated September 2, 2025, restrained the company from further operations pending the hearing and the determination of the suit brought by Haruna Muhammad Jika, the village […]
The Global Fund has pledged continued partnership with Nigeria as the country intensifies efforts to strengthen health financing and achieve universal health coverage (UHC), despite declining international donor support. Head of the High Impact Africa Department at the Global Fund, Ms. Maria Kirova, made the pledge at the high-level session of the National Health Financing […]
The National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) has met with the minister of education, Dr. Tunji Alausa and tabled a 10-point demand. The association also got the commitment of the federal government to revamp polytechnic education. The meeting held at the Federal Ministry of Education in Abuja was led by the NAPS president, Comrade Eshiofune […]
Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has expressed deep concern over the deaths of woman and her child during labour at the General Hospital in Ikot Ekpene local government area of Akwa Ibom State. A viral video circulated by the sister of the deceased shows the woman struggling unassisted by medics to give birth alone […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) has approved the devolution of the ongoing voter registration to ward level in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This decision is in line with INEC’s policy as it approaches major off-cycle elections as was done ahead of the Edo and Ondo governorship elections last year and more recently in Anambra […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected Western proposals for a “reassurance force” in Ukraine the day after any ceasefire comes into place, following a Paris summit aimed at finalising plans for security guarantees. French President Emmanuel Macron said 26 of Ukraine’s allies had formally committed to deploying troops “by land, sea or air” to help […]
The statistics are staggering and heartbreaking in equal measure: 23,659 Nigerians remain missing, leaving 13,595 families trapped in a nightmare of uncertainty. Behind these numbers lies a profound moral crisis that demands immediate attention from authorities at all levels. When the International Committee of the Red Cross released these figures during the International Day of […]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has expressed grave concern over the increasing use of law enforcement agencies to harass and intimidate opposition leaders, while criminal violence continues to devastate communities across the country. The party condemned the police summons issued to former governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, as well as the attack on […]
There was grief in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Wednesday following a horrific accident at the Mabushi Bridge which claimed the lives of Emeka Ehekweme and his family, an incident residents blamed on the aggressive and criminal activities of road touts. The tragedy has ignited a firestorm of condemnations with residents, motorists and community […]
Telecommunications provider Globacom is partnering the Ondo State government to implement digital solutions aimed at increasing efficiency and productivity. At a strategic meeting in Akure, Globacom’s Group Lead, Enterprise Business, Mr. Adeniyi Odejobi, presented the company’s offerings to Ondo Stare Governor, Mr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa and other state officials. Under the partnership, Glo will provide […]