A member of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Hon. Moses Essien, has expressed deep concern over the rising cases of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in the state, following the latest statistics released by the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA). According to the recent NACA report, Akwa Ibom currently ranks third
In a renewed push to tackle rising insecurity in the South-East, the Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has appealed for deeper collaboration between security agencies, community leaders, and residents to bolster safety and peace in the region. The appeal came during a high-level security engagement organized by News Central at a
The Federal Ministry of Aviation has announced plans to strengthen its partnership with the Nigerian military, particularly the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), to bolster national security and improve the country’s aviation capabilities. This move is aimed at addressing emerging security challenges, enhancing airspace safety, and ensuring the efficiency of Nigeria’s aviation infrastructure. The Permanent Secretary
The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the Stellar Steel Plant in Shagamu, Ogun State, on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. The $400 million project, spearheaded by the Inner Galaxy Group, is set to play a pivotal role in Nigeria’s industrial growth. Located on a 100-hectare site, the plant
Lagos State has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating malaria as it observed World Malaria Day 2025. The theme for this year’s observance, “Malaria Ends with Us: Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite,” highlights the need for sustained action, innovation, and collaboration in the fight against the disease. In his address, the Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, revealed
The library of Masjid an-Nabawi in Madinah has officially reopened to the public following a comprehensive renovation that spanned over a year. Located on the mosque’s rooftop near Gate 10, the library has been upgraded to enhance its accessibility and preserve its invaluable collection of Islamic manuscripts and scholarly works. During the renovation, significant improvements
The Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to the continued support of Nigerian students studying abroad under the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarship Programme. This programme, which is a product of Nigeria’s strong diplomatic ties with several countries, enables students to pursue higher education in partner nations including China,
The Federal Government of Nigeria is set to launch a comprehensive National Agribusiness Policy Mechanism (NAPM) aimed at addressing food inflation, boosting agricultural productivity, and stabilizing food prices across the country. The $1.1 billion initiative, which will be launched under the supervision of the Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit (PFSCU), seeks to transform Nigeria’s agricultural
The ongoing industrial action by workers of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has been temporarily suspended following a successful intervention by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo. The resolution comes after a high-level engagement between the minister and representatives of key aviation unions in Abuja. NiMet workers had embarked on a strike
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has apologized to Muslim female candidates who were reportedly asked to remove their hijabs at the Caleb University CBT Centre in Imota, Lagos, during the ongoing 2025 UTME. The incident, which occurred on April 24, involved security personnel allegedly compelling candidates to take off their hijabs before being
