Expert seeks science-driven harm reduction strategy to cut smoking risks in Nigeria
By Esther Onyegbula A public health expert has called on the Federal Government to adopt a pragmatic, science-driven Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) framework to curb smoking-related diseases, insisting that Nigeria cannot rely solely on traditional tobacco control measures to protect adult smokers who are unable or unwilling to quit. Dr. Yusuff Adebayo, a pharmacist, epidemiologist, […]
Rubio vows visa bans over ‘Christian genocide’ in Nigeria
The United States already restricts visas for human rights abuses and Trump has sharply curtailed visas in general, especially for people from developing countries.
Germany to host 2029 women’s Euros – UEFA
European football’s governing body UEFA on Wednesday announced that Germany will host the women’s 2029 European Championships, where England will be the two-time defending champions.
US National Guard shooting ‘does not concern’ Afghanistan – Taliban govt
The suspected gunman, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to the November 26 shootings.
Senate confirms ex-CDS Musa as Defence Minister
General Musa pledged that his leadership would strengthen coordination among security institutions to confront the country’s growing security challenges.
Musa to Senate: Unified national database key to ending Nigeria’s security crisis
Minister-designate and immediate past Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, yesterday told the Senate that Nigeria’s fight against insecurity will remain ineffective until the country establishes a unified national database that captures every citizen and links all security, banking and identity systems together.
NCDMB sets $3m limit on equity investment scheme for local oil firms
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has announced a $3 million cap on the amount any local oil and gas company can access from its newly established $100 million equity investment scheme.
Iran makes U-turn, to attend World Cup draw in US
The United States — which is co-hosting the World Cup with Canada and Mexico — and Iran have been at loggerheads for over four decades.
Group calls for accountability, urges Joe Igbokwe to reorient political conduct
The Non-Indigenes in Lagos Consultative Forum on Tuesday called on Mr. Joe Igbokwe, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, to change what the group described as concerning elements of his public conduct.
Man Utd boss Amorim ‘protects’ himself from abuse
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has revealed he ignores social media to protect himself from abuse, even if it means losing out on lucrative sponsorship contracts.
Nigeria’s Security Meltdown: African Labour leaders reveal forces behind bloodshed, terror
Nigeria’s spiralling insecurity has triggered an unprecedented alarm from African labour leaders, who warn that the country is standing at the edge of a national catastrophe.
Edo needs N160b to fix gully erosions – Commission
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE Edo State Ecological Funding and Management Commission said it has discovered over 60 areas ravaged by gully erosion in the state and that not less than N160 billion would be needed to fix them. Chairman of the Commission, Dr Blessing Agbomere, stated this at a press briefing in […]
FIFA gives clubs an extra week before releasing AFCON stars
“It was also decided to encourage member associations participating in the 2025 AFCON and clubs releasing players… to engage in good faith bilateral discussions in order to find appropriate individual solutions,” FIFA added.
PDP ‘ll overcome its challenges, field strong candidates in 2027 — Olaifa
Chief Sunday Olaifa, Vice Chairman (West) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, says the party will overcome its internal crises ahead of the 2027 general elections. Olaifa, who is also the Founder of the New Era Political Movement, spoke in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in […]
Omokri’s clearance may raise institutional concerns, Onoh warns DSS
The Chairman of the Forum of Former Members of the Enugu State House of Assembly and former Southeast spokesman for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Hon. Ejike Onoh, has cautioned the Department of State Services (DSS) to exercise utmost diligence in the ongoing clearance process for ambassadorial nominee Mr. Reno Omokri.
I didn’t resign over alleged US planned strike on Nigeria – Ex-defence minister
“I wish to state categorically and unequivocally that this publication is entirely false, deliberately mischievous, and did not originate …
