Police nabs 15 car thieves, recover 21 vehicles in Abuja
May 2, 2025 The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has recovered 21 stolen vehicles and arrested 15 suspects over various cases of car theft in Abuja. The Commissioner of…
2027: Abure led LP opposes coalition, sets up disciplinary committee to probe anti-party activities
May 2, 2025 The Labour Party (LP) says it will not enter into any coalition or alliance ahead of the 2027 general elections. This was part of a 12-point resolution…
Gavi announces $191m to boost Nigeria’s health system, immunisation
May 2, 2025 Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has announced a new 191 million dollars Health Systems Strengthening (HSS-3) grant to Nigeria aimed at improving immunisation coverage and reaching underserved populations….
BRT Driver to die by hanging For Killing Fashion Designer, Bamise
May 2, 2025 The Lagos High Court sitting at the Tafawa Balewa Square has convicted and sentenced to death, a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) driver, Andrew Ominikoron, for the murder…
Nigeria introduces e-Visa, digital entry system
May 2, 2025 Nigeria has introduced the fully digital e-Visa regime and an automated landing and exit card system as part of major reforms under Nigeria’s 2025 Visa Policy. This…
WHO to back use of weight-loss drugs for adults globally, raises cost issue
May 2, 2025 The World Health Organisation plans to officially back the use of weight-loss drugs to treat obesity in adults for the first time, a memo reviewed by Reuters…
NCDC issues health advisory over surge in cases of Cholera
May 2, 2025 The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued a public health advisory following a significant surge in cholera cases across 30 Local Government Areas…
Simon Ekpa soon to be repatriated for supporting Kanu – witness tells court
May 2, 2025 A prosecution witness, identified as PW-AAA, on Friday, said that Simon Ekpa would soon be brought from Finland to Nigeria to face trial for supporting Nnamdi Kanu…
Bodies of six migrants recovered near Libyan coastal city – Red Crescent says
May 2, 2025 At least six bodies of migrants were recovered after they washed ashore near the Libyan city of Misrata, a Red Crescent volunteer said. Libya, following the toppling…
Possibly tallest ever African Spinach found in Ekiti
May 2, 2025 A towering 9.5-foot tall African Spinach has been discovered in Ikoro-Ekiti, a town in Ekiti. The plant, locally known as ‘Efo Tete,’ which is possibly the tallest…