September 1, 2025 – Medical researchers have announced the discovery of a new drug that appears to be more effective than aspirin in preventing heart attacks, a breakthrough that could reshape global cardiovascular treatment. For decades, aspirin has been the standard preventive medication for patients at risk of heart disease. However, the newly identified drug
September 1, 2025 – The United States Embassy in Nigeria has begun revoking valid visas of Nigerian citizens, invoking “new information” under its immigration regulations, but without offering specific explanations to those affected. Reports indicate that professionals, entrepreneurs, and frequent travellers are among those whose visas were abruptly withdrawn. A top government official scheduled to
September 1, 2025 – The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of Mrs. Grace Adayilo, the first female and indigenous Head of the Civil Service. Mrs. Adayilo reportedly slumped and passed away in the early hours of Monday, September 1, 2025. She was appointed to the position in
September 1, 2025 – Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to advancing Islamic propagation, ranking it second only to security in his government’s Nine-Point Smart Agenda. Speaking at the graduation ceremony of 111 Qur’an memorizers in Sokoto, the governor highlighted new initiatives aimed at strengthening religious institutions across the state.
In a decisive move to protect public health, NAFDAC operatives, led by Principal Regulatory Officer Shamsuddeen Mani, yesterday sealed off the illegal herbal medicine production facility known as Shifa’Unnur, situated in Mararaba Jos, Igabi LGA of Kaduna State. The agency’s swift operation, based on credible intelligence, uncovered an unregistered setup operating without any approval or
September 1, 2025 — Nigeria records an estimated 16,000 suicide cases annually, a disturbing figure that has raised fresh concerns over the nation’s mental health crisis. In response, Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong (APC–Cross River South) has reiterated his commitment to advancing the Suicide Prevention Bill, a legislation aimed at decriminalising attempted suicide while strengthening national support
Abuja — September 1, 2025 The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has dismissed as false recent claims by former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, that the federal government was coordinating a policy of making payments or offering incentives to bandits. In a statement issued on Monday, ONSA described El-Rufai’s allegation, made during
Abuja — September 1, 2025 Two decades after Nigeria embarked on sweeping reforms in its infrastructure sectors, the nation’s telecom industry has emerged as a shining success story, while the power sector continues to lag behind, weighed down by inefficiencies and unmet promises. Since the liberalization of telecommunications in 2001, the sector has grown exponentially,
Abuja — September 1, 2025 The Federal Government has dismissed claims of lopsidedness in the allocation of projects and appointments under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, insisting that his administration has been guided by equity, justice, and fairness in governance. In a statement addressing what it described as “insinuations, half-truths, and fake narratives,” the government stressed
Abuja — Nigeria’s data consumption surged to an all-time high in July 2025, even as the number of active internet subscriptions declined, underscoring a shift in digital behavior across the country. Fresh industry data shows that Nigerians consumed more bandwidth in July than ever before, driven largely by increased streaming, remote work activities, online learning,
