Education Ministry Voids FUTO Aide Appointments
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Ministry of Education has ordered the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, to immediately withdraw the appointments…
Month: June 2026
Taraba Bets on Climate University Future
ABUJA, Nigeria – Taraba State has secured federal approval for a specialised university focused on climate change, agriculture, science and technology, positioning the state…
Zulum Orders Closure of Bama IDP Camp
BORNO, Nigeria – Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has ordered the immediate closure of the Bama Internally Displaced Persons camp, the largest displacement…
Trailer Crashes into Hospital Wall in Umuahia
UMUAHIA, Nigeria – A trailer carrying iron rods crashed into the perimeter wall of the Federal Medical Centre in Umuahia early Thursday after suffering…
Ebola Case in France Sparks Surveillance Push
ABUJA, Nigeria – Africa’s leading public health agency has called for stronger international surveillance and cross-border cooperation after a humanitarian health worker who responded…
Africa Urges Action on Vaccine Coverage Gaps
ABUJA, Nigeria – African health leaders have called for stronger domestic financing and political commitment to immunisation programmes, warning that millions of children across…
They Came Back with Nothing
KANO, Nigeria – They survived war in Yemen, detention in Libya and failed journeys across North Africa, only to return home with nothing. In…
Kwara Magistrates Declare Indefinite Strike
KWARA, Nigeria – Magistrates in Kwara State have announced an indefinite strike beginning July 2 over unpaid allowances, salary disparities and worsening welfare conditions.…
US Lawmaker Backs Nigeria State Police Bill
ABUJA, Nigeria – United States Congressman Riley Moore has welcomed the Nigerian Senate’s approval of the state police bill, saying the proposed reform would…
Lagos Intensifies Ebola Awareness Campaign
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has intensified its Ebola awareness campaign and urged residents of Eti-Osa, Ibeju-Lekki and Epe to remain vigilant…