WHO backs rollout of new HIV prevention drug in 9 countries
The World Health Organization (WHO) says it has supported nine countries to begin rolling out lenacapavir, a long-acting HIV prevention medicine, targeting people at high risk of infection across several…
Ebonyi Govt. orders destruction of shrines, deities in Amasiri community
The Ebonyi government has ordered the destruction of all shrines and deities in Amasiri community of Afikpo Local Government Area, over its complicity in a recent violent conflict. Governor Francis…
LASG releases 2026 Land Use Charge bills, to Commence Enforcement On 2025 Defaulters
The Lagos State Government has officially released the Y2026 Land Use Charge (LUC) bills, reaffirming its commitment to the sustained delivery of critical infrastructure and essential public services across the…
Peter Obi prescribes how Nigeria could spring out of poverty
Peter Obi, the presidential front-runner of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the 2023 Labour Party candidate, has outlined the reasons why more than half of Nigeria’s population lives…
Nigeria’s Dangote oil refinery issues tenders to sell gasoil and jet fuel, trade source says
Nigeria’s Dangote oil refinery has issued tenders to sell gasoil and jet fuel in March, a trade source said, citing a tender document summary. Dangote is offering up to 44,000…
Conservative Anglicans challenge Archbishop of Canterbury with rival leadership
An influential group of conservative Anglicans announced on Thursday the establishment of a new council to lead the global Anglican Communion, in a direct challenge to the authority of the…
Islamist militants kill 14 Nigerian soldiers in Borno state, sources say
Islamist militants killed at least 14 Nigerian soldiers and injured several others during two separate attacks on army bases in northeastern Borno state on Tuesday night, security sources said, as…
Anambra regains oil wells from Delta State, eyes increased derivation revenue – Official
The Anambra Government says it has recovered a substantial number of oil wells belonging to the state which were previously attributed to Delta State. Mr. Charles Ofoegbu, Managing Director of…
Reps approve N140b Southeast Development Commission’s 2026 budget proposal
The House Committee on the Southeast Development Commission (SEDC) has approved the N140 billion 2026 budget proposal for the commission. Adopting the budget proposal as a working document, Chairman of…
Nigeria’s gold reserves hit $3.5bn – Minerals Fund
The Solid Minerals Development Fund (SMDF) says Nigeria gold reserves has risen to N3.5 billion dollars. SMDF Executive Secretary, Hajiya Fatima Shinkafi, disclosed this while announcing the delivery of additional…
