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FG Sets New Standards for Organ, Tissue Transplantation Services

The federal government has introduced new standards and guidelines for the establishment and coordination of organ and tissue transplantation services in Nigeria. This initiative aims to provide hope to patients while promoting... Read more »
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774 Fellows in National Health Program to Secure Automatic Employment

President Bola Tinubu has assured all 774 fellows participating in the newly launched National Health Fellows Programme of automatic employment upon completing their one-year tenure. Speaking at the programme’s launch on Thursday... Read more »
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Senate Suspends Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for Six Months Over Alleged Misconduct

The Nigerian Senate has imposed a six-month suspension on Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, over allegations of misconduct and violations of legislative protocols. The decision, finalized during a plenary session on... Read more »
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Nigeria’s Debt Risk Low, Says IMF Report

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reassured Nigerians that the country is not at risk of falling into a debt trap, describing Nigeria’s debt level as “moderate and not high risk.” Gita... Read more »
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Nigeria Ranks 6th in Global Terrorism Report

Nigeria has been positioned sixth in the 2025 Global Terrorism Assessment with a metric of 7.658, ascending from eighth position in 2023 and 2024. According to the 2025 evaluation published on March... Read more »
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FG Collaborates with MOA Institute to Offer Skills Development Programmes, Reduce Unemployment

The federal government has expressed interest in collaborating with MOA Professional Institute, an accredited center of the City & Guilds of London Institute, to promote skills acquisition among Nigerians, reduce unemployment, and... Read more »
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Oil Companies Acknowledge $5.5M Debt to Federal Government

Three oil companies, Chorus Energy, Dubri Oil Company Limited, and Belema Oil, have publicly acknowledged owing the Nigerian federal government a combined sum of $5,543,491.45. This admission occurred during an ongoing investigation... Read more »
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First Lady Champions Women’s Seat Reservation Bill, Urges Legislative Action

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has championed support for the proposed bill to reserve legislative seats for women, urging the National Assembly to pass it without delay. She made this appeal... Read more »
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EFCC, French Govt Pledges to Combat Cybercrime, Financial Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has pledged to enhance its collaboration with the French government in key areas such as asset tracking, cybercrime investigations, and security training. This commitment was... Read more »
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NRC Unveils Visionary 5-Year Plan to Revitalize Nigeria’s Rail Sector

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has unveiled a reform initiative designed to revitalize the country’s railway sector over the next five years, with a broader goal of aligning it with global standards... Read more »
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Nigeria’s Daily Power Output Hits 5,713.6MW Milestone

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced a new milestone in the country’s power sector, achieving a peak generation of 5,713.6 megawatts (MW) on March 2, 2025. This marks an increase... Read more »
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Ban On Suspect Parade

THE Nigeria Police’s refusal to obey several court orders barring it from engaging in the illegal parade of pre-trial suspects before the media grossly undermines the country’s justice system. The parade of... Read more »
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Prioritise Cultural Sensitivity – Bianca Ojukwu Tells Diplomats

Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, on Tuesday urged trainees at the Foreign Service Academy to prioritise cultural sensitivity in their diplomatic careers to succeed professionally. Odumegwu-Ojukwu... Read more »
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Constitutional Review: UK Supports Increased Women’s Participation in Nigeria Parliament

As the constitution review exercise gains momentum in both chambers of the National Assembly, the United Kingdom branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association has expressed support for a bill seeking special seats... Read more »
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Operation Whirlwind: N273.9m Worth Of Smuggled Petrol Intercepted

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a total of 273,670 litres of smuggled petroleum products valued at N273,940,000, across multiple states under its special enforcement initiative, Operation Whirlwind.  The Comptroller-General of... Read more »
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Obasa Reinstated: Former speaker Regains Position In Lagos Assembly

Mudashiru Obasa has returned as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly.Obasa returned as the Speaker of the House after the resignation of former Speaker, Mojisola Meranda. He was impeached... Read more »
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Obasa, Meranda Meets With APC Leaders ,Attorney General Amid Lagos Assembly Tension.

Mudashiru Obasa, Mojisola Meranda and all the lawmakers at the Lagos State House of Assembly are currently holding a meeting outside the chambers. The reports was that the meeting is holding ahead... Read more »
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Nigeria, Why Hast Thou Forsaken Us?” – NANS Cries Out Over Student Kidnappings

“ In what can only be described as an unfunny episode of “Campus Survivor,” the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has raised the alarm over the rising cases of student abductions,... Read more »
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LASSA FEVER: NCDC Tracks 461 Persons as Disease Spreads Across 11 States

No fewer than 461 persons are currently being tracked by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) over possible infection with Lassa fever, as the disease continues to spread across 63 local... Read more »
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Air Force Officers Allegedly Attack Civilians After Dispute Over a Woman in Kaduna

Tension has gripped the Barikallahu community near the Nigerian Air Force Base in Kaduna after Air Force personnel allegedly attacked civilians, leaving one dead and two others injured. Eyewitnesses report that the... Read more »