Argentina withdraws from World Health Organization
Argentina formally withdrew from the World Health Organization on Tuesday, the foreign minister said, following in the path of the United States which took the same step earlier this year.
Sultan directs nationwide moon sighting as Ramadan nears end
The Sultan urged Muslims to look out for the new crescent on that day and promptly report any credible sighting through established traditional and official channels.
Lagos task force clears air on BRT enforcement
The chairman noted that some members of the public and media outlets had wrongly conflated the task force’s activities with those of other government agencies, especially with regard to enforcement along the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridor.
CMDs call for tight hospital security after Maiduguri blasts
Chairman of the Committee, Prof. Saad Ahmed, in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, described the attacks as barbaric, senseless, and unacceptable.
Why I clashed with Makinde – Ex-deputy gov Gbolarumi
The PDP chieftain, who is loyal to the Nyesom Wike faction of the party, said that hitherto his relationship with Gov. Makinde was quite cordial.
Eid-el-Fitr: NSCDC deploys 3,400 personnel in Kano
The state Commandant, Mr Mohammed Hassan-Agalama, disclosed this in a statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Ibrahim Idris-Abdullahi, on Tuesday in Kano.
‘Behind The Scenes’ emerges highest-grossing Nollywood film in UK, Ireland
‘Behind The Scenes’ has recorded a major international milestone, becoming the highest-grossing Nollywood release in Ireland and the UK, with earnings of £159,000.
74-year-old woman offers Soludo fowl as inauguration gift
Okafor said the gesture was in appreciation of a N100,000 cash gift she had earlier received from the governor.
Belgian diplomat stands trial over 1961 murder of Patrice Lumumba of Congo
A Brussels court, on Tuesday, ordered a 93-year-old former Belgian diplomat to stand trial over the 1961 killing of Congo’s Patrice Lumumba
Court fines EFCC N500,000 for seeking multiple adjournments in Emefiele’s trial
Justice Muazu imposed the fine on the anti-graft agency for failing to produce the witness (PW13), DCP Edwin Okpoziakeo, in court to give evidence as scheduled, which led to an adjournment.
2027: APC remains party to beat – Nasarawa speaker
The Speaker, Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Dr Danladi Jatau, says the All Progressives Congress (APC) remains the party to beat at all levels in the upcoming 2027 general election.
Iran security chief’s accounts post handwritten note amid death reports
The social media post was a tribute to the 84 Iranian sailors who were killed when their frigate was sunk by a US submarine in the Indian Ocean earlier this month.
400 killed in Pakistani strike on clinic, Afghan govt says
Hundreds more were said to have been wounded at the facility, which was hit on Monday night, flattening buildings used to treat people from across the country for addictions to marijuana, amphetamines and other narcotics.
Police boost security for peaceful Eid-el-Fitr in Plateau
The Plateau State Police Command has placed the entire state on high security alert as residents prepare for the forthcoming Eid-el-Fitr (Sallah) celebrations.
Presidency flags ‘fake’ Trump post on Tinubu, Borno attacks
“The situation in Nigeria is a TOTAL DISASTER. Massive, coordinated suicide bombings tonight in Maiduguri,” the fake tweet read.
ACPN backs Soludo’s drug reforms, local manufacturing drive
The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has pledged support for healthcare transformation in Anambra State, citing reforms targeting drug distribution, regulatory improvements, and expansion of local pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity. The pledge followed the second term inauguration of Gov. Charles Soludo, which the association described as endorsement of visionary leadership and people centred governance […]
