Korede Abdullah in Lagos Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo, former governor of Oyo State, has passed away just days before his 90th birthday. In a heartfelt statement titled “Victor Olunloyo Goes Home”, the family confirmed the news on Sunday, expressing gratitude to God despite their sorrow: “With a heavy heart but gratitude to the Almighty, we…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The abrupt suspension of the Voice of America (VOA) Hausa radio service—one of the most trusted and widely followed news sources across northern Nigeria and the Sahel—has sparked widespread concern and confusion among its millions of listeners. The cessation followed a sweeping executive order by U.S. President Donald Trump on March…
In Nigeria, where over 60% of the population is under 25 years old, social media has become a transformative force, reshaping the lives of its youth in positive ways. With platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube, and WhatsApp boasting millions of Nigerian users, young people are leveraging these tools for economic empowerment, skill acquisition, and…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos In a bid to raise awareness about the dangers of the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), a team of medical practitioners from the HPV Consortium, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, organized a road show across Ibadan Metropolis. The awareness campaign, which commenced at the University College Hospital (UCH), moved through key…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Lagos State Police Command has issued a high-alert directive to all officers and commanders in preparation for a nationwide protest scheduled for April 7, 2025. This move follows intelligence reports indicating that some civil society organisations (CSOs) and “misguided anti-government forces” are planning demonstrations across the country to highlight issues…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Lagos State Government has launched a full-scale investigation into the tragic death of Mrs. Folajimi, a pregnant woman who was allegedly denied emergency treatment by a private hospital in Lakowe, Ibeju-Lekki, due to her inability to pay a financial deposit. Describing the incident as “tragic and shocking,” the government vowed…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reacted to the recent global markets development saying it reflect broader global macroeconomic shifts. A statement issued on the headed paper of the apex bank on Saturday and signed by the Director, Financial Markets Department, Omolara Omotunde Duke (Ph.D.) acknowledged that the Bank has noted recent movements in…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has dismissed reports claiming that the 2025 Direct Entry registration will close on Monday, April 7. In a statement issued by its Public Communication Advisor, Dr. Fabian Benjamin on Saturday, the Board clarified that the registration, which began on March 12, 2025, remains open until an official closing…
A fatal accident occurred earlier today at the Tipper Garage Junction in Dutse, under the Bwari Area Council, when a truck reportedly suffered brake failure and crashed into multiple vehicles, leaving at least two people dead. Eyewitnesses told Africa Health Report (AHR) that the impact of the crash was devastating. One of the victims was…
A 24-year-old graduate of the University of Port Harcourt, Joy Mojisola Raimi, has crowned Miss World Nigeria 2025 pageant. This was announced by the founder of Silverbird Group, Ben Murray-Bruce, in a post on X (formerly known as Twitter) on Saturday. The grand finale of the competition took place at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria…
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