SEVILLE, SPAIN – A major United Nations gathering on global development financing commenced on Monday in the historic Spanish city of Seville, as world leaders and stakeholders from across the globe confront a growing crisis in international aid, worsened by drastic funding cuts led by the United States. The conference, tagged the Fourth International Conference
ABUJA — In a bold move to reinforce its commitment to improved healthcare delivery and accountability, the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has taken disciplinary actions against a total of 96 healthcare players — comprising 49 healthcare facilities and 47 Health Maintenance Organisations (HMOs) — for various breaches of its operational guidelines in 2024. The
Abuja, Nigeria – June 30, 2025 The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, was on Monday arraigned before the Federal High Court, Abuja, over alleged cybercrime-related offences. The charges stem from purported online publications and electronic communications alleged to have targeted the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, and the former Governor of
Ilorin, Nigeria – June 2025 The Kwara State Polytechnic has received the official nod from the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) to commence new National Diploma (ND) programmes in key academic fields, including Law and Medical Imaging. The development marks a significant milestone in the institution’s continuous expansion of its academic offerings, aimed at
Abuja – June 30, 2025 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest of 74 suspected internet fraudsters in a major operation conducted in Nyanya, a suburb of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. According to a statement released by the Commission, the suspects were apprehended in the early hours of Monday,
Abuja – June 30, 2025 The Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman, has appealed to stakeholders in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) education sector to embrace constructive dialogue and a shared sense of responsibility in resolving the ongoing strike by primary school teachers. Speaking during a strategic engagement with education officials and relevant stakeholders in
Abuja – June 30, 2025 The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially announced that its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting will take place on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja. This was confirmed by the Deputy National Secretary of the party, Barrister Festus Fuanter, while briefing journalists shortly after the
A Nigerian lawyer, Joshua Ijaodola, has dragged the Federal Government before the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking to invalidate the laws establishing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), alleging that both institutions are unconstitutional. The suits, which were filed separately on June 24, 2025,
Shelleng/Guyuk, Adamawa State – June 30, 2025 The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has conducted an on-the-spot assessment of the devastating windstorm disaster that struck parts of Shelleng and Guyuk Local Government Areas in Adamawa State. The evaluation, carried out by officials from NEMA’s Yola Operations Office, was in response to reports of extensive damage
June 30 2025 – International Desk Global crude oil prices fell sharply on Monday, sliding below $67 per barrel, following Iran’s unexpected decision not to block the strategic Strait of Hormuz, easing concerns over a potential supply disruption in the Gulf region. The development comes amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. However, Iran’s
