Yelwata Attack Suspects Plead Not Guilty to Terrorism Charges
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nine suspects accused of involvement in the deadly Yelwata attack in Benue State are pleading not guilty to 57 terrorism-related counts…
Month: February 2026
New Global Customs Codes Target Faster Vaccine Delivery – WHO
ABUJA, Nigeria – Global health and trade agencies are introducing new customs codes designed to accelerate the movement of vaccines and medical supplies during…
Police Warn Extremists May Hijack Planned Abuja Labour Protest
ABUJA, Nigeria – Police in Nigeria’s capital are urging labour unions to postpone a planned solidarity protest, citing intelligence that extremist groups intend to…
Lagos Warns Influencers Against Exploiting Children in Online Content
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government is warning content creators, influencers and digital media producers against using children in online content in ways…
After the Sirens Fall Silent: Why Nigeria Cannot Afford to Blink on Mpox
LAGOS, Nigeria – When Africa’s public health leaders quietly lowered the emergency siren on mpox, it was meant to signal progress, not relief. Yet…
Doctor Urges Health Funding Overhaul as Lagos Facilities Face Strain
LAGOS, Nigeria – A senior medical leader calls for a radical restructuring of Nigeria’s healthcare financing model, warning that chronic underinvestment in primary healthcare…
Labour Unions Plan Mass Rally as FCT Workers’ Strike Drags
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s two largest labour organisations announce plans for a mass rally in Abuja as the ongoing strike by Federal Capital Territory…
Kano Governor Donates ₦50m to ABU Technology Innovation Hub
ZARIA, Nigeria – Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, announces a ₦50 million donation to support the establishment of a Technology Innovation Hub at…
Kano Governor Approves Key Appointments to Strengthen Public Service
KANO, Nigeria – Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, approves a fresh round of strategic appointments and promotions aimed at reinforcing institutional efficiency and…
Lagos Taskforce Seizes Okadas, Arrests Vehicles on Coastal Road
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Taskforce launches a renewed enforcement operation along the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Road, confiscating more than 50 commercial motorcycles and…