Abuja, June 18, 2025 – Nigeria has seized the spotlight at the recent BRICS meeting by underlining its firm commitment to advancing global health equity. In a move aimed at addressing long-standing healthcare disparities, the country unveiled a sweeping package of health sector reforms designed to transform primary and tertiary care systems while reinforcing partnerships
Abuja, June 19, 2025 – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has assured Nigerians that it will no longer tolerate the re-looting or mismanagement of assets recovered from corruption cases, reaffirming its dedication to accountability, transparency, and proper stewardship of public resources. The Commission’s leadership made this declaration in Abuja while addressing concerns over
Abuja, June 18, 2025 – The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to advancing gender inclusion in emerging technologies, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI), during a keynote address at the 10th National Conference and 11th Annual General Meeting of the Nigeria Women in Information
In a move that underscores its commitment to national development, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has thrown its weight behind the Rabiu Olowo Foundation to drive initiatives focused on education, healthcare, and youth mentorship. The collaboration was formally acknowledged during a recent event held in Lagos, where ICAN executives commended the Foundation’s
Makurdi, Benue State | June 19, 2025President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerians, especially communities in conflict-prone areas, to embrace tolerance, mutual understanding, and peaceful coexistence in order to end the cycle of violence and bloodshed that has plagued parts of the country, particularly Benue State. Speaking during his visit to the Benue State
A wave of panic swept through Obeiba‑Ihima in Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, after the ancestral family home of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan came under violent attack by unidentified hoodlums. The attackers, said to be armed with machetes and other dangerous weapons, stormed the property in the early hours
Plateau State, June 18, 2025 – In a decisive response to the escalating threat of banditry in Plateau State, combined security forces and local vigilante groups have launched a major offensive targeting armed bandits entrenched in the forested areas of the state. The operation, which began in the early hours of Tuesday, aims to dismantle
Abuja, June 18, 2025 – The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has officially responded to a disturbing video circulating widely on WhatsApp and various social media platforms, showing a school-aged girl allegedly smoking cannabis. The video has sparked widespread concern among parents, educators, and community leaders about the rising exposure of minors to illicit substances. The
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has revealed the reasons behind his aborted visit to Yelewata in Benue State, following the tragic incidents of violence that have left the nation in mourning. The President, speaking in response to inquiries regarding his decision, cited heavy rainfall, poor road conditions, and the distressing images of destruction as key factors
The family compound of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in Ihima, located within the Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State, was once again thrown into chaos on Tuesday night, following a brazen attack by yet-to-be-identified gunmen. The assailants, who reportedly stormed the premises in large numbers, unleashed destruction on the property, breaking windows and damaging several
