Nigeria: New Defence Minister Says No Negotiation With Terrorists

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said that the United States of America (US) President Donald Trump is pressuring the authorities over insecurity in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Government Trains, Empowers Youths in Bread, Pastry-Making

In continuation of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu's administration's relentless support and commitment to productively engaging the youths in Lagos State to be self-reliant, reduce… Read more »

Nigeria: Super Eagles Captain Troost-Ekong Retires From International Football

Veteran defender and Super Eagles skipper, William Troost-Ekong, has officially announced his retirement from international football, bringing an end to his illustrious career with… Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Confirms General Christopher Musa As Defence Minister

The Senate has confirmed the nomination of former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa (rtd), as Nigeria's new Minister of Defence after a rigorous five-hour… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Lauded Over Musa's Appointment As Defence Minister

Movement for the Survival of the Izon Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta (MOSIEND) has commended President Bola Tinubu over the appointment of the immediate-past Chief of… Read more »

West Africa: Nigeria Surpasses Key HIV Targets, Moves Closer to Eliminating Aids By 2030 - Minister

Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, has said Nigeria has recorded major milestones in its fight against HIV/AIDS and is now closer than ever to… Read more »

Nigeria: Pharmacists Call for Local Manufacturing of HIV Drugs

The National Chairman of the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN), Pharm. Ambrose Igwekamma Ezeh, has called for urgent local investment in HIV/AIDS commodities… Read more »

Nigeria: A World for Everyone

Today, the world observes the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) with an ambitious theme: "Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social… Read more »

Nigeria: 'No Negotiation With Terrorists', Says Ministerial Nominee Christopher Musa At Senate Screening

Minister of Defence nominee, General Christopher Musa (rtd), on Wednesday, vowed to enforce a zero-tolerance policy against criminality, declaring that there will be "no… Read more »

Nigeria: Kogi Government Mourns As Road Accident Claims 6 Lives

The Kogi State Government has expressed sadness over a tragic accident involving a bus conveying some of participants who were returning from the commemoration of the 2025… Read more »

Nigeria: Defence Minister-Designate Seeks National Security Database, Tracking of Ransom Payments

Nigeria's Defence Minister-designate, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), has called for a comprehensive national database and real-time tracking of ransom payments as part of efforts… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Swears in New 5 Permanent Secretaries, NPC Chairman, Others

President Bola Tinubu has sworn in five newly appointed Permanent Secretaries ahead of Wednesday's Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Council Chambers of the State… Read more »

Nigeria: Drama As Senators Reject 'Bow and Go' Courtesy for Defence Ministerial Nominee Gen. Musa

A mild drama played out in the Senate on Wednesday as lawmakers clashed with one another over whether to allow President Bola Tinubu's ministerial nominee and former Chief of… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's First Lady Gives N50m Business Grants to PWDs, Disabled Veterans in Rivers

Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has extended a major financial lifeline to Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) and disabled veterans in Rivers State. Read more »

Nigeria: Northern Elders Fault Attacks On Matawalle, Says Calls for Resignation Politically-Motivated

The Northern Elders Progressive Group has dismissed renewed calls for the resignation of the Minister of State for Defence, Hon. Bello Matawalle, describing the calls as… Read more »

Nigeria: Five Students Win N430,000 in Reading Competition

Five students from four secondary schools in Rivers State, have won N430,000 as prizes in the eighth edition of the Bookville Reading Competition, tagged, "From Page To Greatness." Read more »

Nigeria: 'Beware of 2015 Anti-Jonathan-Like Plot', Ohanaeze Warns Tinubu

Apex Igbo sociocultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has cautioned President Bola Tinubu to be alert to what it described as "2015-style political tactics," warning that… Read more »

Nigeria: Police VIP Escorts Now Illegal Duty, Force Spokesman Warns

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has reiterated that any police officer found providing escort or protection for Very Important Persons (VIPs) will be arrested, insisting that such… Read more »

Nigeria: A Policy Reversal Built On Sand - an Evidence-Based Rebuttal to the Minister of Education's Position On Mother Tongue Instruction

It is universally agreed that the Federal Government's National Language Policy (2022) must above all promote educational, cultural and economic benefit for all. We, as literacy… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Dermatologists Launch Nationwide Anti-Skin Bleaching Campaign

The Nigerian Association of Dermatologists (NAD) has launched a nationwide campaign to address the growing public health concerns linked to skin bleaching in Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Educationist Urges Help for Abducted Children to Heal Trauma

Chief executive officer (CEO) of STEM Child Care Academy, Abuja and founder of the online platform EduReach, Mamu Alhaji Muhammad, has called for urgent support to help abducted… Read more »

Nigeria: National Noma Day - Group Calls for Sustained Funding, Early Detection

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has warned that noma, a rapidly progressing and devastating facial infection, remains a major but preventable threat to children in… Read more »

Nigeria: Association Opposes Creation of New Health Commissions

The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has urged the National Assembly to halt the creation of new health commissions being proposed in the amendment of the… Read more »

Kenya: Stakeholders Set for Digital Health Dialogue in Kenya

eHealth Africa, in collaboration with regional and global health organisations, is set to lead discussions on the role of digital technology in shaping adolescent behaviour at the… Read more »

Nigeria: 'Musa's Appointment Will Change Security Situation for Good'

National vice chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Northwest, Hon. Garba Datti Muhammad, has commended President Bola Tinubu for appointing the immediate past Chief… Read more »