Trump’s order bars entry to nationals from 12 countries and imposes partial restrictions on 7 others The African Union (AU) on Thursday called on the US to adopt a travel ban policy that is “balanced, evidence-based, and reflective” of long-standing bilateral ties, after Washington restricted travel from a dozen countries, several of them in Africa….
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Experts have slammed Nigeria’s health system collapse and infrastructure deficit following the nation’s low score in global life expectancy. The latest ranking conducted by an international rate organisation presents a grim performance by Nigeria – Giant of Africa reporting abysmally. Nigeria holds a record of having the lowest life expectancy in…
In a decisive crackdown against food and beverage safety violations, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has intercepted and confiscated a massive haul of expired non-alcoholic beverages valued at approximately N35 million in Kaduna State. The operation, triggered by a tip-off from a concerned citizen, led to the seizure of…
The National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, has said the Federal Government is prioritising the fight against illicit drugs due to its far-reaching impact on national security and the wellbeing of citizens. He linked the use of illicit substances—especially among young people—to rising insecurity, noting that many terrorists are often serial abusers of narcotics. According…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has refuted claims suggesting that a viral video of a shooting incident involving its operatives is a recent event. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Service’s spokesperson, Assistant Comptroller Abdullahi Maiwada, the NCS clarified that the incident captured in the video took place on…
Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi in Kano The death toll from the devastating flood in Mokwa, Niger State, has risen to 200, with more than 1,000 people still missing, according to Deputy Governor Comrade Yakubu Garba. Garba disclosed the figures while receiving former presidential candidate Peter Obi at the Government House in Minna on Tuesday. Obi visited…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos In a renewed push to combat corruption through regional partnerships, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has collaborated with State Attorneys-General from Nigeria’s South-South region in a one-day strategic conference held in Asaba, Delta State. Themed “Institutional Integrity and Regional Cooperation: The Role of Attorneys-General in Advancing…
The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) has reported over $500 million in investments and a surge in CNG vehicle adoption, countering media claims of infrastructure gaps, as Nigeria’s CNG sector grows rapidly. According to a statement released by PCNGI Program Director Michael Oluwagbemi on Monday, the initiative has transformed Nigeria’s transport landscape since May…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) held a one-day stakeholders’ engagement in Lafia, Nasarawa State, to boost community preparedness for flood risks in 2025. According to a statement released by NEMA on their X (formerly known as Twitter) account on Monday, the event highlighted the severe impact of past floods and stressed collaborative efforts among…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Lagos State Government is considering the return of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise in response to the deteriorating state of hygiene across the metropolis. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, revealed this during an inspection of Idi-Araba, Orile Iganmu, and Alaba Rago in Ojo Local Government Area…
