Let go of Rivers State, you can’t win all battles, Fubara cautions Wike
Rivers Gov. Siminalayi Fubara has urged his predecessor, Mr. Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, to relinquish his grip on the state and allow peace to reign,...
Olympic Games: NOC President speaks on outcome, commends Tinubu, Sports Minister
Despite Nigerian athletes not achieving podium finishes at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Engr. Habu Gumel, President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), has commended the Committee’s grand patron, President...
64th independence anniversary: Nigerians’ opinions divided over celebration, set agenda for government
By Samuel Akpan & Daniel Okejeme Nigerians have expressed mixed reactions to the country’s 64-year...
Let go of Rivers State, you can’t win all battles, Fubara cautions Wike
Rivers Gov. Siminalayi Fubara has urged his predecessor, Mr. Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, to relinquish his grip on the state and allow peace to reign,...
NAFDAC seizes N5bln flood-damaged drugs in Borno
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has...
LUTH starts bone marrow transplant to cure sickle cell disease
The Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), in conjunction with the Sickle Cell...
Mpox outbreak: 67 cases confirmed in 23 states – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed 67...
NAFDAC probes Delta Pastor Jeremiah’s “agency-approved” miracle water, soap
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has...
Dearth of critical medical equipment at UniAbuja Teaching Hospital: Patients’ anguishes, agonies – a Persecondnews exclusive
Mariam Musa, 31, a native of Niger State, leaned her jaw on her hand while seated beneath a large mango tree that provides...
We committed $600m to health in Nigeria in 2023, says U.S. Govt.
The United States Government has disclosed that it has committed $20 billion to various health programs in Africa. The U.S. government further revealed...
Sachet alcoholic drinks now phased out, as NAFDAC begins clampdown on producers, consumers
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has commenced the enforcement of the ban on the importation,...
WHO predicts over 35m new global cancer cases by 2050
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the cancer agency of the World Health Organization (WHO), has released an alarming estimate, predicting...
NAFDAC alerts importers, healthcare providers to fake diabetes medication in circulation
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public warning about the presence of pre-filled pens falsely...
NAFDAC conducts laboratory investigation into alleged ‘poisonous’ plantain chips in Lagos
Aftermath of a viral social media post alleging a woman fried plantain chips using oil adulterated with polythene, the National Agency for Food...
African oil-producing nations secure 45% of $5bln Energy Bank funds
Afnations have made significant progress in establishing the Africa Energy Bank (AEB), securing 45% of the required $5 billion startup capital. The bank, set to launch in Abuja, aims to...
Nigeria faces potential gas supply crisis by 2030, says NUPRC Chief
Nigeria may experience a significant gas supply crisis by 2030, with a potential shortfall of...
Toyin Abraham reacts to allegations of unpaid debt to fashion designer
Nollywood actress and movie producer, Toyin Abraham, has addressed the recent allegations regarding an unpaid debt to a fashion designer, which sparked...
Revealed: Real reasons Wizkid is furious with Davido
WizkidFresh facts have emerged into why Wizkid and Davido’s ongoing battle may not subside anytime soon. In recent days, social media has...
Wizkid sparks controversy, calls Davido ‘wack’ in pre-album Twitter clash
With a few days to the release of his new album, Nigerian music star, Wizkid, appears to have resumed hostilities against his...
Humblesmith releases ‘Sochi’, says I’m unstoppable
Nigerian Afrobeat sensation and songwriter Humblesmith is back, making waves once again with the release of his latest single, ‘Sochi’. The new...
NPA MD Repositions Agency, Appoints New Managers, Redeploys General Managers
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has announced new appointments and redeployments of General Managers to give fillip to the Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho-led management and actualize its performance deliverables. The Managing...
Emirates Airlines to resume flights to Nigeria Oct. 1 – Aviation Minister Keyamo
Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo (SAN), announced on Friday that he has successfully finalized negotiations with Emirates Airlines to resume flights in Nigeria. Specifically, he...
After nine years, Senegal sacks Head Coach Aliou Cissé
The Senegalese Football Federation has terminated the contract of head coach Aliou Cissé, ending his nine-year tenure in charge of the Teranga Lions. Cissé, a PSG legend and former Senegal...
