EU urges FG, states to address poverty through financial investments
The European Union (EU) has urged the federal and state governments to boost funding for social protection programmes, emphasizing their crucial role in...
Illicit drugs fuel crimes, criminalities in Nigeria – Marwa
Retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, the Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has said that the misuse of illicit drugs is...
PCN descends on unlicensed medicine outlets, shuts 531 in Abuja
The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) has closed down 531 medicine outlets in Abuja, the nation’s capital city, for various infractions. According to...
Appeal Court upholds Baba Ijesha’s 5-year sentence for sexual assault
The Court of Appeal in Lagos has upheld the conviction of Nollywood actor Olanrewaju James, a.k.a. Baba Ijesha, and affirmed the five-year prison...
Defection: FHC Chief Judge orders transfer of 25 Rivers lawmakers’ case to another judge
Justice John Tsoho, the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court in Rivers State, has directed that the case of the defection of...
Iranians head to polls to choose new President amid turbulent times
Following the death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash the previous month, Iranians on Friday went to the polls to cast...
U.S. debate recap: Off-key moments, insights from the Biden-Trump face-off
U.S. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump engaged in the inaugural presidential debate of the 2024 election cycle on Thursday evening....
FG approves N12.9bln to boost primary healthcare service across states
The Federal Government has approved the release of N12.9 billion through the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) to enhance healthcare services in...
Sen. Kalu urges Fubara, Wike to settle rift, stave off anarchy in Rivers State
Perturbed by the lingering political crisis in Rivers State, Abia North Senator Orji Kalu has urged Rivers Gov. Siminalayi Fubara and the Minister...
Regulation of crypto, digital assets now under full control, says SEC DG
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says it has complete oversight and regulatory control over cryptocurrencies and other digital assets. The Director-General of...
Senate will approve request for new presidential jet if – Akpabio
Senate President Godswill Akpabio said on Thursday that the Senate is willing to greenlight the acquisition of a new presidential jet if President...
EFCC wants Bello’s lawyers indicted for alleged professional misconduct
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has requested that the Federal High Court in Abuja punish ex-Gov. Yahaya Bello’s two legal representatives...
FG investigates alleged NIMC data breach
The Federal Government has launched an investigation into the alleged data breach at the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), which compromised the personal...
UniAbuja appoints 41-year-old Prof. Maikudi as acting VC
The Senate of the University of Abuja has selected Prof. Aisha Maikudi, a distinguished legal expert and the institution’s youngest law professor, to...
Just in: Senate approves extension of 2023 supplementary appropriation bill
The Nigerian Senate has on Thursday approved an extension of the 2023 supplementary appropriation bill, prolonging its implementation until December 31, 2024. As...
VP Shettima chairs NEC meeting
The 142nd National Economic Council (NEC) meeting is currently underway at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, with Vice President Kashim Shettima presiding. The...
