Paul Biya: Cameroon leader turns 92 after nearly half his life in power
Cameroon President Paul Biya, the world's oldest head of state, turns 92 years old on Thursday after more than four decades in power but remains tight-lipped on whether he will run for another term in elections this year.
UNICEF to involve Taraba fathers in healthcare advocacy
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has announced plans to launch the Fathers for Good Health initiative in Taraba State.
NIN now prerequisite for accessing social services — SGF
Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Senator George Akume, has announced that Nigerians will now require the National Identification Number, NIN, to access social services.
Tinubu orders ministers to render account
President Bola Tinubu has ordered all ministers in his administration to give account of their stewardship to Nigerians with immediate effect.
Woman sells baby for N4m, gives mother N600,000
By Ochuko Akuopha ASABA — A 26-year-old lady, Rachael, has narrated how she sold her two-week-old baby for N600,000, due to her inability to cater for her. The baby, it was revealed, was sold for N4 million to a 42-year-old woman seeking to adopt a child, but the mother, it was learned, was only given […]
Tinubu appoints Awuzie Rector of Oko Poly
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Chioma Irene Awuzie as the substantive Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State.
Experts canvass for stronger measures to protect children online
By Demola Akinyemi, ilorin As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark the 2025 Safer Internet Day, stakeholders have called for stronger actions to protect children and young people from online dangers, even as experts harped on the need for stricter digital policies, increased parental guidance, and stronger cybersecurity measures. They spoke on […]
Dangote Refinery slashes diesel price 5% to N1,020 per litre
By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has reduced the gantry price of its diesel by 5 per cent to N1, 020 per litre, from N1,075 per litre in order to impact the lives of customers and Nigerians. Since it began diesel production in January 2024, the refinery has reduced the price […]
MTN data: Reps ask FG to halt impending hike in telecom tariffs
The House of Representatives has asked the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, and the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, to suspend the impending hike in telecommunications tariffs until their service improves.
I won’t go on exile despite plans to arrest me — el-Rufai
Former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufai, has said he won’t opt for exile despite the many rumours that he might be arrested and tortured by President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
IGP under fire in Senate over 3,907 missing assault riffles in Police armoury
THE Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun was under fire on Tuesday when the Senate told him that it was not satisfied with the explanation by the Nigeria Police Force over a total of 3,907 assault riffles and pistols allegedly missing from its armoury as at January 2020, insisting that the police must account for the arms and ammunition.
