Lassa Fever CFR rises to 18.9% with 155 deaths nationwide In one week
Aug. 6, 2025 Nigeria has reported 822 confirmed cases of Lassa fever and 155 deaths so far in 2025, according to the latest situation report by the Nigeria Centre for…
Tinubu directs free healthcare for retirees, resolution of police pension issues
Aug. 6, 2025 President Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate rollout of free healthcare for low-income retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). He also mandated prompt implementation of overdue…
14% of newborns breastfed within first hour in Lagos -UNICEF official
Aug. 4, 2025 Mr. Muhammad Okorie, Social Policy Manager and Officer-in-Charge of the UNICEF Lagos Field Office, has raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s declining rates of optimal breastfeeding practices. He…
Soldier stabs police constable to death in Jalingo
August 6, 2025 A newly recruited soldier, Dauda Dedan, has allegedly stabbed a Police constable Aaron John, of Taraba State Command to death in Jalingo. Confirming the incident to Newsmen…
NCC introduces stricter governance framework for telecoms operators
Aug. 6, 2025 The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced a stricter corporate governance framework for telecom operators, aimed at enhancing transparency, internal controls, and risk management across the industry….
A’Ibom Police begin probe into suspected murder of man in a church
Aug. 6, 2025 The Police Command in Akwa Ibom says it has commenced investigation into the suspected murder of a 45 year-old man found shot dead in a Church. The…
Edo Govt. bans transport unions, others from revenue collection
Aug. 6, 2025 Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo has banned transport unions and a private firm, Atalakpa Recovery Concept Ltd, from collecting any form of revenue in Edo. A statement…
Rare solidarity as police join VDM, others in procession to honour Onyekere, the slain fish farmer
Speaking on the demise of Onyekere, VDM said the candlelight procession was held to honour ‘Fish Magnet’, and also raise awareness on the insecurity in Anambra and across the…
Crisis of Nigerian citizenship, by Pius Mordi
Plato, the ancient Greek philosopher universally acknowledged as the greatest talent in the history of philosophy, in outlining the duties of citizens qualified the level of respect for lawful authorities….
Konga Launches Back-to-School Campaign Across All Educational Categories
Nigeria’s leading e-commerce platform, Konga, has officially announced the launch of its Back To School Campaign. The campaign began on August 1st and will run through August 31st. This nationwide…