The Nigerian Defence Headquarters DHQ, said troops of 17 Brigade, Op FASAN YAMA at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Kurfi in Katsina State had an encounter with terrorists along Road Kurfi – Batsari at about 5am on 18 June 2025. The DHQ further said that “during the encounter, the troops swiftly engaged the terrorists, and after…
As the indefinite strike by primary school teachers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) stretches into its 86th day, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), FCT Chapter, has issued a stern seven-day ultimatum to the FCT Administration, demanding an immediate resolution of the crisis. The strike, which has paralysed academic activities in over 400 public primary…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to urgently address what it described as the “systemic marginalisation” of non-physician professionals in both the health and education sectors. In an open letter signed by its National Chairman, Pharm. Ambrose Igwekamma Ezeh, and National Secretary, Omokhafe…
Operatives of the Makurdi Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday arrested a former Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Mr. Moses Thomas Sule and 14 other members for alleged money laundering. The former Speaker and other members will soon be charged to court. The 14 members are: …
Some medical experts have called for the adoption of urgent preventive measures to safeguard public health and reduce the risk of waterborne typhoid fever transmission in communities. They raised these concerns in interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja. Dr Bayo Ogundeyi of Lugbe Primary Health Care Centre, noted that…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesday emphasised it introduced time-bound measures for a small number of banks still completing their transition from the temporary regulatory support provided, mostly in response to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, adding it is part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen the banking system. The programme,…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Lagos State Government has restated its dedication to producing world-class professionals, with a special focus on the health and education sectors, in line with its T.H.E.M.E.S. Plus agenda. This was highlighted during the third matriculation ceremony of the Lagos State College of Nursing, Igando, for the 2024/2025 academic session. Speaking…
A new study has found that drinking black coffee may significantly lower the risk of death — but those benefits may disappear if you load your cup with cream and sugar. According to a study published in The Journal of Nutrition by researchers at Tufts University’s Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Health, has donated medical equipment valued at about N30 million to the Primary Healthcare Centre in Owena-Ijesa, Osun State. The donation, facilitated by Senator Francis Fadahunsi representing Osun East, was unveiled at a community event on Tuesday. Speaking through his aide, Bisi Babafemi, Fadahunsi…
The Nigerian Defence Headquarters DHQ, on Tuesday, dismissed allegations claiming that the deadly killings in Yelwata area of Benue state, was due to internal sabotage within the Nigerian military. Reacting to the allegations in a press statement titled: REFUTATION OF ALLEGATIONS REGARDING YELWATA MASSACRE, the DHQ said it was misleading and detracts from the real…
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