August 23
Nigeria: Supreme Court Over-Burdened, Says Out-Gone CJN, Ariwoola
immediate past Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, yesterday advocated for measures to reduce the burden on the Supreme Court. Read more »
Nigeria: Ajaero's Police Summon - Obi Cautions Govt As NUPENG Puts Oil Workers On Alert
Presidential candidate of Labour Party, LP, in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, yesterday expressed worry over the invitation of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, President,… Read more »
August 22
Nigeria: Olukayode Ariwoola Retires As Chief Justice of Nigeria
Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, the 22nd Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), has officially retired from service upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 70. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Inaugurates Pilot Study On Malaria Prevention in School-Aged Children
The Federal Ministry of Health has inaugurated a pilot study to assess the effectiveness of Intermittent Preventive Treatment in School-Aged Children (IPTsc) in Nigeria's… Read more »
Nigeria: Group Threatens Protest Over Fuel Crisis, Gives Govt Ultimatum
A group, Niger Delta Advocacy Network for Good Governance and Transparency, has threatened to stage a protest at the National Assembly if the Federal Government fails to sack the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Can Boost Healthcare Access With Integrative Medicine - Experts
Experts and practitioners in integrative medicine have highlighted its potential to significantly improve healthcare access in Nigeria. Read more »
August 18
Nigeria: Latest On Seized Presidential Jets - Two Ex-Govs Open Up
The controversy surrounding seized presidential jets in Paris, France, linked to Ogun State government, has taken a new turn as two former governors, Ibikunle Amosun and Gbenga… Read more »
South Africa: 'Drake Curse' Strikes Again As Israel Adesanya Loses to Du Plessis in Ufc 305
Canadian rapper Drake is on the losing side again after placing a bet on Israel Adesanya to defeat Dricus du Plessis. Read more »
Nigeria: Tribute to General Babangida (Retd) At 83, By Dele Sobowale
"Truth shall make you free; but, first, it shall make you miserable" - Anonymous, VANGUARD BOOK OF QUOTATIONS, VBQ, p 253. Read more »
Nigeria: Kidnapping of Medical Students Severe Setback, Fmoh Laments
***Demands immediate, unconditional release of abductees Read more »
Nigeria: Bayelsa Moves to Check Mpox Spread
YENAGOA Disturbed by the surge in reported cases of Monkeypox, the Bayelsa State government has embarked on a strategic response framework to stem the spread of the deadly disease… Read more »
Nigeria: 5 Early Signs of Mpox You Should Watch for
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) announced on Thursday that Mpox cases in the country have surged to 39. In response, the agency issued a health advisory, alerting the… Read more »
Nigeria: TB Cases Escalate in Plateau As Stakeholders Seek Improved Funding
Over 1,500 cases of tuberculosis cases have been discovered in Plateau State in the first quarter of 2024, the Programme Manager of Tuberculosis (TB), Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer… Read more »
Nigeria: Building Community Inclusion in Nigeria's Dairy Value Chain
Getting milk from farm to table takes intentional partnerships and initiatives within local communities that often go unnoticed. However, the efforts made across pastoralist groups… Read more »
Nigeria: A Case for Investments in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing in Nigeria
Nigeria is home to over 200 million people who are susceptible to a set of health problems that are linked and interact synergistically, contributing to its excess burden of… Read more »
Nigeria: Ogfza, Nfiu Partner to Boost Investment, Economic Growth
As part of its commitment to strengthening transparency, attracting high-value investments and solidifying Nigeria's position as a premier investment destination, the Oil and Gas… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Group Denies Link With #igbomustgo, Says It's Not Far-Right Yoruba Body
A sociocultural group, DeRenaissance Patriots Foundation, has said it is irresponsible to link it with #IgbosMustLeaveLagos campaign. Read more »
Nigeria: Protests / Young People Cannot and Should Not Be Patient - Archbishop Onaiyekan
In a nation grappling with protests and uncertainty, the voices of its youth are growing louder, demanding change and action from those in power. Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Ready to Take Over in 2027 - Onuesoke
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Delta State, Chief Sunny Onuesoke, has described nine years of the All Progressives Congress, APC, as a ruling party as a… Read more »
Nigeria: Aftermath of Paris Olympics Flop - Igali Says Nigeria Not Serious to Succeed in Sports
Following Team Nigeria's poor outing at the recently concluded 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. France, former President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, AFN, Mr. Dan Ngerem… Read more »
Nigeria: He Went Back to the Office, Hours Later, He Died Mysteriously
...nursing mother begs Obaseki, IGP for justice Read more »
Nigeria: #endbadgovernance 'Prisoners' - No Bail, No Lawyers As Courts Send 1,423 Protesters to Prison
·Kano, Sokoto, Borno, Katsina, Plateau top list, Russia flag demonstrators flown to Abuja Read more »
Nigeria: Nass - How Wrong Is Obasanjo?
Once again, former President Olusegun Obasanjo (Obj), has visibly shown his disgust for the disposition of the nation's legislators especially those at the federal level. Read more »
August 16
Nigeria: '30% of Teachers Left Service in Three Years With No Replacements'
The Executive Secretary, Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC, Hamid Bobboyi, said the country has lost over 30 per cent of its teaching workforce in the past three (3) years… Read more »
Nigeria: FG Announces Reforms to Strengthen Healthcare Regulations
The Federal Government has announced a set of reforms aimed at strengthening the regulation of healthcare facilities across Nigeria. Read more »