Doctors Without Borders (MSF) also treated 136,778 malaria and 13,877 cholera patients in Zamfara. Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), a global health humanitarian non-governmental organisation, said […]
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APC postpones Kwara governorship primary after disruption at party secretariat
APC shifts Kwara governorship primary to Friday after tension and disruption at party secretariat in Ilorin The All Progressives Congress (APC) has postponed its governorship […]
CJID trains journalists on investigative, ethical health reporting
The workshop, themed “Investigative Skills for Covering Nigeria’s Priority Health Challenges,” held from 19 to 20 May in Abuja, and brought together early-career journalists, mid-level […]
WHO honours six global health champions at World Health Assembly
According to WHO, recipients strengthened health systems, advanced disease control, and expanded healthcare access for vulnerable populations worldwide. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has honoured […]
I’ll kill anyone who films me during operation – Nigerian police officer
In a follow-up video, the officer apologised, blaming frustration, gunshot injuries, and years of hardship in the police force. A Nigerian police officer identified as […]
Police investigate death of three minors in road crash
A witness, who identified himself simply as Obua, said an unidentified man was giving his female friend a driving lesson when their vehicle rammed into […]
INEC fixes date for Rivers South-east senatorial by-election
The Senate seat became vacant after its last occupier Barinada Mpigi of the Peoples Democratic Party passed away on 19 February. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) […]
Electricity company restores power plant after three-year shutdown
The 450 megawatts Alaoji Open Cycle Power Plant in Abia State was shut down in 2023 over gas supply and metering disputes. The Managing Director […]
Hajj 2026: NAHCON completes outbound airlift of pilgrims, sets 3 June for return flights
The operation, which began on 3 May, saw a total of 98 flights conducted within 18 days — averaging about five flights daily. The National […]
APC suspends Kwara governorship primary mid-way, postpones exercise
APC chairman in Kwara State, Sunday Fagbemi, confirmed the postponement midway into the exercise on Thursday, in Ilorin, the state capital. The National Working Committee […]
NHRC, others raise awareness on need for protection of Nigeria’s elderly persons
“As a nation, we must understand that older persons are not a liability. They are the custodians of wisdom. They are the guardians of memory […]
Hajj 2026: NAHCON completes inbound airlift of pilgrims, sets 3 June for return flights
The operation, which began on 3 May, saw a total of 98 flights conducted within 18 days — averaging about five flights daily. The (NAHCON) […]
Katsina PDP unveils senatorial candidates as party battles lingering divisions
PDP projects unity as it positions candidates for 2027, despite history of internal leadership disputes and high-profile defections A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party […]
Police arrest two suspects over abduction of cocoa institute’s workers, dismiss Ibadan mass kidnapping reports
The police said the incident occurred on 19 May at about 6 p.m. when armed men invaded the premises of the institute located in the […]
NYSC partners with NIMC to ease registration, verification for corps members
The NYSC boss said the partnership would also enable seamless registration through ongoing technology-driven reforms aimed at improving service delivery and reducing bottlenecks in mobilisation […]
Outrage after Democratic candidate calls for ‘American Zionists’ to be jailed in ICE detention center
A Texas Democratic congressional candidate accused of antisemitism has been condemned by her own party, after a campaign post called for “American Zionists” to be […]
Owner of ‘Peanuts’ music sues Trump administration for using scores without permission
The owner of the music used in “Peanuts” television specials has filed lawsuits against several defendants, including the Trump administration, alleging that it illegally used […]
Air France and Airbus found guilty of corporate manslaughter over Rio-Paris plane crash that killed 228
Airbus and Air France have been found guilty of corporate manslaughter in the 2009 Rio-Paris plane crash that killed 228 passengers and crew in France’s […]
Supreme leader ‘issues order’ to keep uranium inside Iran in blow to peace talks
Iran’s supreme leader has directed that his nation’s near-weapons-grade uranium should not be sent abroad, two senior sources said, hardening Tehran’s stance on one of […]
Police arraign six for membership of unlawful society in Lagos
The court granted bail to three defendants and denied bail to the other three. The police in Lagos State, on Thursday, charged six men before […]