The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Abia State branch, has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to security agencies and governments of Abia and Imo to ensure the immediate release of its member, Bonaventure Aguocha. The ultimatum is contained in a communique jointly signed by…

The World Health Organization, WHO, has said that the risk of Ebola in Nigeria is low compared to neighbouring West African countries. Executive Director, WHO Health Emergencies Programme, Chikwe Ihekweazu, made this known on Tuesday during an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Morning…

Teachers under the aegis of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, Federal Capital Territory Wing, on Tuesday staged a solidarity rally in Abuja to demand greater protection for educators and learners and to call for the safe return of kidnapped victims…

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a suit challenging the merger between Providus Bank Limited and Unity Bank Plc, bringing an end to legal disputes over the consolidation of the two financial institutions. A five-member panel of the court, in…

The Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, on Tuesday took to the streets of Ikeja, Lagos State, to hold a solidarity rally over the kidnapping of school children and teachers in Oyo State. In a video cited, the protesters were seen in large…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s kinsmen have faulted claims by a social media activist, Haruna Gololo, alleging that Akpabio made inciting comments against the North in the build-up to the 2027 general elections. Haruna Garba, popularly known on social media as…

The Jigawa State Government has approved the suspension of five political appointees serving in Auyo Local Government Council with immediate effect.The affected officials include two Supervisory Councillors and three Special Advisers to the Chairman of the council. According to a…

The Anambra State government has vowed to fish out the gunmen who killed two policemen and two civilians, saying that no stone would be left unturned in fishing out and dealing with their assailants. Our correspondent gathered that the policemen…

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced that the return airlift of Nigerian pilgrims from Saudi Arabia will commence on 3 June. It urged pilgrims to comply with baggage and documentation requirements to ensure a smooth and hitch-free…

Media professionals have cautioned inexperienced journalists against purveying unverified news, stating that dissemination of fake news could lead to serious litigations. The stakeholders spoke to reporters in Abuja on Monday as part of activities to mark the 100 years celebration of Daily…

Abia State Governor Alex Otti, has commended the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers for its efforts to increase public awareness and deepen insurance penetration across Nigeria. Otti made the commendation while receiving a delegation from the Nigerian insurance industry…

The two chambers of the National Assembly resumes plenary today after a four-week recess that provided senators and members of the House of Representatives the opportunity to return to their constituencies and participate in party primaries, either to seek re-election…

Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen Turkur Buratai, says the Nigerian military has the capacity to locate bandits if they can locate ordinary citizens of the country. Buratai said this on Monday while fielding questions in an interview on TVC. He was…

Five Mozambicans were killed in “xenophobic attacks” in South Africa at the weekend, the Mozambican government said, in the first deaths officially linked to protests against illegal migrants sweeping the country. Around 800 Mozambican nationals were caught up in the…

The Nigeria Police Force in Akwa Ibom State has arrested three suspected armed robbers and recovered several items allegedly stolen during a robbery operation in Uyo, the state capital. The police said the suspects were arrested following an intelligence-led investigation into a…