Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi in Kano The Katsina State Government has announced the successful neutralization of 12 armed bandits during a joint security operation in the Kurfi-Safana axis of the state. A statement issued on Wednesday by the Commissioner for Security and Home Affairs, Dr. Nasiru Mu’azu Danmusa, said the operation followed early morning intelligence reports,…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Abia State Civil Service Commission has announced the suspension of the ongoing employment exercise in the health sector, as previously advertised by the Ministry of Health. In a statement on Wednesday, the Commission’s Chairman, Eno Jerry Eze, assured the public that they would be informed when the recruitment process would…
Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has launched Nigeria’s campaign for re-election to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council under Category C for the 2026–2027 term. The minister reaffirmed the country’s commitment to maritime safety, environmental sustainability, and inclusive global shipping policies. In a statement issued by the Special Adviser, Media and Communications…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has launched a full-scale investigation following the death of a young woman, Aladi Offikwu Johnson—popularly known as Tessy—whose lifeless body was found with her hands tied behind her in a hotel room in Gwarinpa, Abuja. The chilling incident has triggered a wave of public concern and outrage, especially…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has directed all accredited tertiary institutions in the country to immediately verify and upload their students’ data on the newly digitised Student Loan Application System (SLAS). According to a statement signed by NELFUND’s Director of Strategic Communications, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi on Tuesday, institutions yet to join the system have been…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government Area (LGA) has called on residents to take urgent action against plastic pollution to protect their environment and health. Speaking during a sensitisation programme to mark World Environment Day (WED) on Wednesday, the council chairman, Mr. Oriyomi Hamzat — represented by Vice Chairman Mrs. Oluwatosin Akerele —…
In a bold move to sanitize market practices and safeguard consumer welfare, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has intensified efforts to root out widespread market malpractice in Abuja, warning traders against price-fixing, deceptive rebagging, and the sale of counterfeit products. Speaking at a stakeholders’ forum held in Abuja on Tuesday, FCCPC Executive…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued new guidance encouraging countries to adopt and expand midwifery-led models of care, which position midwives as the primary providers for women and babies throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period. WHO on Wednesday, highlighted that these models promote strong communication and partnership between women…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Federal Government of Nigeria is finalizing emergency plans to evacuate Nigerian citizens stranded in Israel and Iran following the recent escalation in military conflict between the two nations. In a statement signed by spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa on Wednesday, the government urged all affected…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Kaduna State Government has launched a N33 billion Costed Implementation Plan (CIP) to enhance Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) services for persons with disabilities (PWDs), marking the first initiative of its kind in Nigeria. The three-year plan, unveiled Wednesday at the Sightsavers office in Kaduna, was developed through…
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