Month: February 2026

Cross River Magistrates Extend Strike as Vehicle Talks Collapse

CALABAR, Nigeria – Magistrates in Cross River State extend an ongoing strike into its 12th day, after negotiations with the state government collapse over…

Nigerian Navy Hands Over 500kg Cannabis Seized in Lagos

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Nigerian Navy intensifies its anti-drug operations, handing over 500 kilogrammes of cannabis sativa seized in Lagos to the National Drug…

Anambra Vows Prosecution as Child Abuse Case Sparks Public Outrage

AWKA, Nigeria – The Anambra State Government pledges swift prosecution in a disturbing child abuse case, as authorities move to arraign a woman accused…

Experts Demand Cold-Chain Expansion to Slash Nigeria’s Food Losses

LAGOS, Nigeria – Agricultural experts are urging the Federal Government to urgently subsidise and expand cold-chain infrastructure, warning that Nigeria’s food system continues to…

Fresh Kano Market Fire Deepens Traders’ Losses Within One Month

KANO, Nigeria – Fire engulfs the Fatima Simra Multi-Purpose Market in Kano early Friday, marking the third major market inferno in the state this…

FRSC Warns Fasting Drivers: Fatigue Raises Risk of Deadly Crashes

OGUN, Nigeria – The Federal Road Safety Corps on Friday warns motorists observing fasting periods to prioritise rest, saying fatigue and dehydration could trigger…

Experts Push Urban Health Units to Rescue Nigeria’s Slum Dwellers

ABUJA, Nigeria – Health policy experts are urging the Federal Government to establish dedicated urban health units nationwide, warning that millions of Nigerians living…

WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court of the United States deals a major blow to President Donald Trump’s trade agenda, overturning global tariffs imposed on…

Eyes on the Road: Can Kano’s Smart Transport Gamble Make Its Streets Safer?

KANO, Nigeria – At dawn, Kano wakes to motion: tricycles coughing into life, buses groaning under the weight of commuters, tankers edging past markets…