Northern group seeks automatic tickets for APC lawmakers
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Northern Patriotic Forum has called for automatic tickets to be granted to all serving lawmakers of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the National Assembly ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group argues that the move would strengthen democracy, enhance legislative efficiency, and ensure stability in governance. The […]
Economic activities expand 6th consecutive month – CBN
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, report has indicated that economic activities expanded for the sixth consecutive month at 52.1 index points in May 2025. Disclosing this in its Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) Report for May 2025, CBN also noted that the industry (51.6 index points), service (51.7 index points) and Agriculture (53.4 […]
2 die of suspected diphtheria in Edo
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY—TWO persons have reportedly died of diphtheria, popularly called whooping cough, at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, UBTH, Ugbowo, Edo State, amidst growing concerns over a nationwide shortage of vaccines. The death of the two out of five reported cases is attributed to alleged immunization gaps, surveillance lapses and lack […]
Scientists seek audit of maternal death
Scientists at the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, NIMR, have called for a national maternal and infant mortality audit system, backed by a legal framework mandating autopsies for all maternal deaths in Nigeria.
Toughest days behind us, Tinubu assures in Eid-el-Kabir message
The President, in his felicitations to the Muslim faithful, said the period is a time to show gratitude to God for his countless mercies.
NCDMB: Tinubu’s committed to growing local capacity to create employment – Senate c’mttee
By Emem Idio, Yenagoa The Chairman, Senate Committee on Local Content, Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, has reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu commitment to growing local capacity in the oil and gas industry and other sectors as a sure way of creating employment. Senator Thomas stated this when he led other members of the Committee on a two-day […]
