C’River 2027: Outrage as SSEB orders teachers to endorse Gov Otu’s second term bid
Secondary school teachers in Cross River State have expressed outrage over a directive by the State Senior Secondary Education Board (SSEB) compelling them to publicly endorse Governor Bassey Otu and his deputy for a second term in office.
APC Reps Primaries: Ekiti stakeholders urge Tinubu, party leadership to intervene
…As Asiwaju Youth Group Insists No Election Held in Parts of Ekiti North II As the direct primaries exercise of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) continues to elicit reactions across the country; some stakeholders of the party from Ekiti State have called on President Bola Tinubu and the leadership at the national level, to […]
ECOWAS Court faults Nigeria over prolonged detention of awaiting-trial inmates
The Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, has declared that the prolonged detention of thousands of awaiting-trial inmates in overcrowded Nigerian prisons constitutes a violation of their fundamental human rights.
Accurate measurement key to Nigeria’s industrial growth — SON
By Progress Godfrey ABUJA – Director General of the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Dr Ifeanyi Chukwunonso Okeke, has said accurate measurement remains central to Nigeria’s drive for industrial growth and global competitiveness. Speaking in Abuja to commemorate the 2026 World Metrology Day on Wednesday, Okeke said reliable data and measurement systems are critical for […]
Tinubu doesn’t trust me – Cubana Chief Priest
Socialite and businessman Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has claimed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu does not fully trust him because of his previous support for Peter Obi during the 2023 presidential election.
NAFDAC crushes N1.8bn fake drugs, counterfelt products in Abuja crackdown
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, on Wednesday destroyed substandard, falsified, expired and unwholesome regulated products worth over N1.8 billion in the Federal Capital Territory, declaring the proliferation of fake products a major threat to national security and public health.
NAHCO’s shareholders get N112.18b dividend, bonus shares amidst economy reforms
By Peter Egwuatu Shareholders of Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) Plc, have commended the board and management for the impressive performance and sustained improvements in shareholders’ returns amidst economic reforms. At the Annual General Meeting, AGM, shareholders approved the payment of N12.18 billion in cash dividends and distribution of 278.44 million ordinary shares of 50 […]
Peter Obi cleared to contest NDC presidential primary
Egwu said the screening committee was satisfied that the former Anambra State governor met all constitutional and statutory requirements needed to participate in the primary election.
New Ebola outbreak has no approved vaccine, WHO warns
“And fifth, this epidemic is caused by the Bundibugyo virus, a species of Ebola virus for which there are no approved vaccines or therapeutics,” Tedros warned.
Ebola Scare: FAAN tightens health checks
Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has disclosed that preventive measures have been put in place across all international airports in response to the recent Ebola Virus Disease, EVD, situation in parts of Central Africa.
Falana petitions African Commission over xenophobic attacks in S’Africa
Falana called on the Commission “to urgently intervene and refer the matter to the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights for binding adjudication.”
