The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially launched Phase 7 of the Kainji Mass Trials of terrorist suspects. The government said is part of its continued commitment to combating terrorism, violent extremism, and strengthening the nation’s criminal justice system in line with international best practices, Speaking at the flag-off ceremony on Wednesday, the National Coordinator…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Olohundare Jimoh, has announced a total restriction of movement across Lagos for the local government election on Saturday, July 12, 2025. “The general public in Lagos State [is hereby informed] of total restriction of vehicular movement throughout Lagos State from 3 am… till 3…
Kogi Specialist Hospital, Lokoja, has commenced full dialysis services following the delivery of a state-of-the-art X-ray digitiser and a 4D ultrasound scan machine, a major boost to quality healthcare delivery in the state. Speaking to journalists on Tuesday, the Acting Chief Medical Director (CMD), Dr Oluseyi Folagbade, disclosed that the X-ray digitiser was generously donated…
The Coordinator of the Africa Infodemic Response Alliance (AIRA), Elodie Ho, has called for disciplinary action against those promoting and spreading misinformation and disinformation in public health. Ho made this call on Tuesday during a webinar organised by Nigeria Health Watch, titled “Evidence-Based Frameworks for Networked Infodemic Management.” She warned that the lack of accountability…
A High Court in Kaduna, presided over by Justice A.Isyaka has convicted and sentenced the quartet of Promise Usman, Daniel Chinedu, Fahad Yusuf Badamasi and Emmanuel Chidera Udochukwu to prison for fraud. They were prosecuted by the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on separate one-count charge that bordered on…
A report by the Global Fund has revealed that lower-income countries are considered to gain access to a groundbreaking HIV prevention drug following a landmark agreement with US pharmaceutical company Gilead. In a statement released on Wednesday, The health financing group described the deal as a “significant milestone for global health equity”, marking the first…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has urged the United States to reverse its recent decision to drastically shorten visa validity periods for certain categories of Nigerian travellers. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the ministry described the move as “concerning” and said it was misaligned with the principles of reciprocity, equity, and mutual respect. Earlier…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano Katsina has become the first state in Nigeria’s North-West region to formally unveil a Policy on Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) alongside a detailed Action Plan on Durable Solutions. The historic launch was made Tuesday at a town hall meeting held at the Local Government Commission, with technical support from the UNDP…
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has officially released the results of the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). According to a statement issued by the Council’s Acting Director on information and public relations, Azeez Sanni on Wednesday, a total of 179,201 candidates registered for the examination which was conducted in 12 subjects between 12th and…
The Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), Kaduna, has emerged 4th place out of 172 universities in the 5th Edition of the National Tertiary Admissions Performance-Merit Awards (NAPTAP-M), held on Tuesday in Abuja. This has demonstrated its rising profile as one of Nigeria’s leading tertiary institutions, earning top honours and underscoring excellence and standard. The…
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