The police command in Akwa Ibom State has said it arrested three masqueraders in the state for alleged involvement in violent and disorderly conduct under the guise of masquerade activities. The police spokesperson in Akwa Ibom, Timfon John, said in…

A former Commissioner for Health in Oyo State, Dr Kayode Afolabi has disclosed that Nigeria needs more trained mid-level manpower to tackle the health challenges facing majority of people at the rural communities. Afolabi tasked the federal, state and local…

The Lagos State Government has said it engaged residents of Makoko and other waterfront communities for several years before demolishing structures in the areas, dismissing claims that the exercise was carried out without notice. According to a statement posted on…

Former Governor of Kano State and leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has reaffirmed his commitment to his political principles, declaring that he will not compromise his ideals for personal or material gain. Addressing supporters at…

Vice President, Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja after a week-long diplomatic and economic mission to Guinea-Conakry and Switzerland. In a statement by his media aide, Stanley Nwokocha, the Vice President arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Saturday.…

The Federal Government has reiterated its dedication to building an inclusive, equitable, and future-ready education system. It says this education reform will place Nigerian youths at the heart of transforming the nation’s learning landscape. The FG disclosed this through its…

(By Mariam Ileyemi, Saviour Imukudo, Manasseh Mbachii, Aisha Yesufu, Anas Dansalma, Zainab Adewale and Oluwakemi Adelagun) Hospitals across Nigeria are grappling with severe disruptions as the indefinite strike by the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) continues into its third month,…

At least six farmers were reportedly killed last night in a fresh attack by suspected armed bandits in Unguwar Wawa community, located in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. The development was disclosed in a post on X on…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja following a week-long diplomatic and economic mission to Guinea-Conakry and Switzerland, asserting that Nigeria has “reclaimed a frontline seat in global and regional policy conversations.” Shettima arrived at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport…

The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has said Nigeria’s continued engagement with the United States demonstrates the level of mutual trust between the two countries. These relations, according to him, are focused on promoting religious freedom and addressing security challenges…

Tertiary educational institutions owned by the Katsina State Government has suspended its two-week warning strike.The Chairman of the Joint Consultative Forum, Dr. Muhammad Nasir-Gidado made the disclosure in a statement issued in Katsina on Saturday. The statement, according to the…

The Joint Consultative Forum of tertiary educational institutions owned by the Katsina State Government has suspended its two-week warning strike. The Chairman of the forum, Dr. Muhammad Nasir-Gidado, announced this in a statement issued in Katsina on Saturday. The News…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has faulted the decision of the Federal High Court in Abuja to halt proceedings in a suit challenging the Kabiru Turaki-led national executive of the party, saying it was politically motivated rather than based on…

The Adamawa State Police Command has deployed additional patrol teams to the Kofare-Agric area of Yola following reports of alleged night attacks and calls by residents for increased police presence. The deployment was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday…

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has criticised the latest collapse of the national power grid, describing the incident as a continuation of a deepening national crisis. The national electricity grid collapsed on Friday, with generation plunging…