Study Links Early Smartphone Use to Poor Mental Health
ABUJA, Nigeria – A major global study warns that giving smartphones to children before age 13 may trigger lifelong mental health struggles. Recently published…
Month: September 2025
US CDC Deploys AI X-Rays in Nigeria’s TB Fight
ABUJA, Nigeria – The US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is backing Nigeria with AI-powered X-ray machines to boost tuberculosis (TB) detection…
Just In: Abuja Court to Rule on Kanu’s Health Plea
ABUJA, Nigeria- The Federal High Court in Abuja will today hear an application filed by the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of…
Breaking News: FCT Doctors Begin Indefinite Strike Today
ABUJA, Nigeria – Resident doctors under the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) have begun an indefinite strike, escalating tensions in Abuja’s public health sector.…
Ebola at the Gates: Is Nigeria Ready to Stop a Deadly Spillover?
LAGOS, Nigeria – As the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) battles yet another Ebola outbreak, the shadow of cross-border spillover looms large over Nigeria.…
Weather Prediction: Unplug Electrical Appliances, Avoid Tall Trees, Others – NiMet Warns
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued fresh safety warnings as thunderstorms and moderate rainfall are forecast to sweep across Nigeria…
“This Pregnancy Stole My Life”: Teenage Girls Speak from Nigeria’s Silent Crisis
ABUJA, Nigeria – In Abuja, the nation’s capital, amid the laughter of schoolchildren in crisp uniforms, are thousands of girls whose dreams have been…
Dangote Takes Over ₦1.1bn Ilorin Mosque Hostel Project, Pledges ₦5m Monthly Support
ILORIN, Nigeria – The President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has taken over the construction of a ₦1.1 billion ultramodern 250-bed hostel project…
FIRS Clarifies: No Separate TIN Needed to Bank in Nigeria
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has dismissed claims that Nigerians must obtain a separate Tax Identification Number (TIN) to open…
FG Warns 11 States, Urges Evacuations as Nigeria Faces New Flood Threat
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigerian Government has warned of severe flooding in 32 locations across 11 states, urging thousands of residents to move to higher…