Tinubu Urges Senate to Amend Constitution for State Police
ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu calls on the Senate to amend Nigeria’s constitution to create state police, warning that decentralised security has become…
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Tinubu Extends Raw Shea Nut Export Ban for One Year
ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu extends Nigeria’s ban on exporting raw shea nuts for another 12 months, from February 26, 2026, to February…
Labour Unions Give FG Friday Deadline Over Unpaid Wage Awards
ABUJA, Nigeria – Organised labour in Nigeria’s federal public service issues a Friday ultimatum to government, demanding immediate payment of three months’ outstanding wage…
Kwara State Moves to End FGM with United, Multisector Action
KWARA, Nigeria – The Kwara State Government intensifies efforts to eliminate Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), calling for coordinated action across sectors as it reviews…
IED blast damages cement truck on Zamfara highway
ZAMFARA, Nigeria – An explosion suspected to be from an improvised explosive device (IED) damages a cement-laden trailer on the Gusau–Funtua highway in Zamfara…
Gin in the Shadows: Why Nigeria’s Sachet Alcohol Ban Still Hasn’t Reached the Street
ABUJA, Nigeria – On paper, the ban was decisive. In practice, it is porous. When Nigeria moved to restrict the production and distribution of…
Nigeria Moves Toward Full Global Palm Oil Membership
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria accelerates plans to become a full member of the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries, signalling a strategic push to…
Anambra Vows Prosecution as Child Abuse Case Sparks Public Outrage
AWKA, Nigeria – The Anambra State Government pledges swift prosecution in a disturbing child abuse case, as authorities move to arraign a woman accused…
FRSC Warns Fasting Drivers: Fatigue Raises Risk of Deadly Crashes
OGUN, Nigeria – The Federal Road Safety Corps on Friday warns motorists observing fasting periods to prioritise rest, saying fatigue and dehydration could trigger…
Experts Push Urban Health Units to Rescue Nigeria’s Slum Dwellers
ABUJA, Nigeria – Health policy experts are urging the Federal Government to establish dedicated urban health units nationwide, warning that millions of Nigerians living…