May 16, 2025
Over 40,000 infants treated of contagious diseases under SARMAAN project in Abia
Over 40,000 infants in Umunneochi Local Government of Abia State have been treated of contagious diseases under the Safety and Antimicrobial Resistance of Mass Administration of Azithromycin in Children in Nigeria (SARMAAN) project. The SARMAAN project is a programme handled by Abia State Primary Health Care Development Agency (ASPHCDA) in conjunction with a Non Governmental […]
Reps summon Nigerian Railway Corporation MD, Opeifa
The House of Representatives Committee on Land Transport has invited the Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, Kayode Opeifa, as well as the Managing Director of Railway Property Management Company Limited,, Timothy Zalanga over the running of NRC and management of its assets across the country. The decision to invite Opeifa and Zalanga was […]
2027: El-Rufai’s plans in limbo as Northwest politicians shun SDP
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, is currently at a political crossroads following the failure of his recent defection to the Social Democratic Party, SDP, to gain traction across the North-West region. On March 10, 2025, El-Rufai formally announced his resignation from the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, citing what he described as a growing […]
Inflation: Tinubu’s hard decisions beginning to bear fruits – Nigerian govt
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said that the hard decisions taken by President Bola Tinubu are beginning to bear fruit. The Minister stated this at the 2025 ministerial briefing series held at the National Press Centre, Abuja on Friday. The Minister was reacting to the recent report released by the […]
Killer herdsmen must leave Benue – Tor Tiv tells MACBAN
The Tor Tiv, Orchivirigh Professor James Ortese Iorzua Ayatse, has called on the leadership of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN, to decisively address the criminal elements operating under the guise of herders. Speaking during a meeting with representatives of MACBAN, the paramount ruler acknowledged the statement made by the group’s spokesperson […]
Osun PDP, APC trade accusations over judiciary, council leadership
The political landscape in Osun State was further polarised on Wednesday as the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and the All Progressives Congress, APC, issued opposing statements over the legal status of local government chairmen and the role of the judiciary in the dispute. The Osun PDP accused the APC of blackmailing the judiciary in its […]
He’s being deceived, we’re not involved – APC on Atiku’s coalition
The All Progressives Congress, APC, Director of Publicity, Bala Ibrahim, has reacted to claims by former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar that some members of the APC, Peoples Democratic Party, and Labour Party are part of his coalition. Ibrahim said Atiku is being deceived to think that any APC member would be part of his coalition. […]
Stop judging me because I love dancing – Governor Adeleke tells critics
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has urged those criticising him for dancing publicly to desist from doing so. He explained that it’s unfair for critics to undermine his political performances just because he chose to express himself through dancing. Speaking at a recent function, Adeleke said some of his colleagues and even the President dance […]
KIRS urges rural business owners to embrace e-tax for faster access
The Head of Taxpayer Services at the Kano Internal Revenue Service (KIRS), Rislan Mukhtar Ahmed, has urged rural business owners to embrace the newly introduced e-tax platform, saying it will make tax payment easier, faster, and more transparent for citizens across the state. He made this known during a two-day event organised by Transparency and […]
Three Nigerian states with highest food price hikes – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics has named Benue, Ekiti, and Kebbi as states with the highest year-on-year food inflation rate in Nigeria. NBS made this known in its April Consumer Price Index released on Thursday. The report showed that Benue has the highest year-on-year rise in food inflation rate with 51.76 percent, followed by Ekiti […]