The Federal Government has restated its resolve to overhaul Nigeria’s chemical and waste management systems in a bid to tackle mounting environmental hazards and align with global best practices. This commitment was reaffirmed during the inception workshop for a three-year United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) special project held in Abuja on Wednesday. The project, which
In a strategic move to revamp the primary healthcare sector, the Bauchi State Government has approved the disbursement of N872 million as counterpart funding, aimed at bolstering healthcare services across the state. Governor Bala Mohammed, who was represented by his deputy, Auwal Jatau, made the announcement during a meeting of the State Task Force on
The Nigeria Customs Service has brought charges against a Chinese national, Zheng Chao Hong, also known as Zheng Gaopeng, and a Nigerian woman, Amaka Marcus, for illegal possession of 7,200 kilograms of pangolin scales. The duo appeared before Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court in Lagos, where they faced a three-count charge relating
The Nigerian Army has expressed concern over the extremely low turnout of youths from the South-East region in its ongoing nationwide recruitment exercise, revealing that only 200 applicants have so far registered from the entire zone. This was made known by the Head of the Army Headquarters Recruitment Sensitisation Team in Anambra State, Brigadier General
The showrunner and stars of Doctor Who have forcefully responded to ongoing criticisms that the long-running BBC sci-fi series has become “too woke,” insisting that the show’s evolution simply reflects its foundational message of kindness, inclusivity, and progress. Recent seasons of Doctor Who have faced backlash from some viewers who argue that the show’s storylines
The Federal Government has provided an update on the Lagos-Badagry Expressway and its connection to the broader Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Highway, a major infrastructure initiative aimed at enhancing regional connectivity across West Africa. In an interview with journalists on Thursday, Mrs. Olukorede Kesha, the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, clarified Nigeria’s role in the regional
In a landmark decision that underscores the Nigerian Army’s commitment to gender inclusivity and professional excellence, Lieutenant Colonel Anele Onyechi Appolonia has been named the Acting Director of Army Public Relations. This appointment makes her the first woman in the history of the Nigerian Army to assume this high-profile role, marking a significant milestone in
Im a bold move underscoring its commitment to religious inclusivity and gender-sensitive workplace policies, the Jigawa State Government has officially directed all private security firms operating within the state to permit their female security operatives to wear the hijab while on duty. The announcement, made public after the State Executive Council meeting chaired by Governor
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has issued a stern warning to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), insisting that any attempt to field Governor Seyi Makinde as its presidential candidate in the 2027 general elections would lead the party down a path of electoral failure and political irrelevance. The APC’s reaction came in
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s extended stay in France has continued to attract widespread condemnation from opposition leaders, security analysts, and civil society voices, as violent attacks and killings escalate across several parts of Nigeria. The President, who departed Nigeria on April 2, 2025, for what the Presidency described as a two-week working visit to France,
