Health minister collapses on live event first day in office
Sweden’s Health Minister Elisabet Lann has collapsed during a live press conference streamed on television and on the internet. Elisabet Lann was named Sweden’s new appointed Minister for Health on…
Deforestation: Kano govt. bans illegal chainsaw use for tree cutting, violators risk jail
Sept. 9, 2025 The Kano State Government has announced a statewide ban on the illegal use of chainsaws for tree cutting, felling or trimming, as part of efforts to curb…
Police recovers large arms, ammunition in Nasarawa, Benue border community
Sept. 9, 2025 The Police Command in Nasarawa State recovered 38 firearms, 4,264 rounds of live ammunition and arrested nine suspects for alleged offences including gun running, illegal manufacture of…
Development banks’ climate finance hit record $137bn in 2024
September 9, 2025 Multilateral development banks provided a record $137 billion in climate finance in 2024, up 10% from the previous year, and also helped boost private sector funding for…
No administrative action can be taken by to facilitate your resumption – NASS Clerk
Sept. 9, 2025 The National Assembly says no administrative action can be taken on notification by Sen.Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to resume legislative duties in Senate, after expiration of her six months…
Troops nab 11 terrorists’ logistics suppliers, rescue 9 kidnapped victims
Sept. 9, 2025 The Nigerian Army says its troops apprehended 11 terrorists’ logistics suppliers and rescued nine kidnapped victims in nationwide operations in 48 hours. A credible source at Army…
Ethiopia launches Africa’s largest hydroelectric dam
September 9, 2025 Ethiopia officially inaugurated Africa’s largest hydroelectric dam on Tuesday, a project that will provide energy to millions of Ethiopians while deepening a rift with downstream Egypt that…
JUST IN: Tinubu sacks digital, creative economy aide with immediate effect
President Bola Tinubu has fired his Special Assistant on Digital and Creative Economy (Office of the Vice President), Mr. Fegho John Umunubo with immediate effect. No reason was given for…
Climate change: Africa emits little but suffers most – IOM
Sept. 8, 2025 Africa is responsible for less than four per cent of global emissions but among the most heavily impacted by climate change, says the International Organization for Migration…
IOM unveils €5.1m conflict prevention, resilience project for Katsina, Zamfara
Sept. 8, 2025 The International Organisation for Migration (IOM), on Monday, inaugurated a €5.1 million fund to enhance conflict prevention and crisis response programmes in Zamfara and Katsina States. The…