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Cancer cases set to rise 67% by 2050 — GLOBOCAN

Cancer cases set to rise 67% by 2050 — GLOBOCAN

…. 20.6m cases, 9.8m deaths recorded worldwide in 2024 By Chioma Obinna The just-released GLOBOCAN report has revealed that the global cancer burden is rising sharply, with 20.6 million new cases and 9.8 million deaths recorded worldwide in 2024. It also showed that deep inequalities in prevention, early detection, treatment and cancer surveillance continue to […]

2 civilians killed, policemen injured in Osun attack

2 civilians killed, policemen injured in Osun attack

The Police Command in Osun said two civilians were killed and two of its officers sustained serious injuries during an attack by suspected political thugs in Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area of the state.

2027: Onoh faults APC campaign council list, urges Tinubu to review it

2027: Onoh faults APC campaign council list, urges Tinubu to review it

By Dennis Agbo Former South-East spokesman of the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council, Denge Josef Onoh, has criticised the newly released 223-member All Progressives Congress, APC, Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 elections, urging President Bola Tinubu to review its composition. Onoh, in a memorandum addressed to the President, expressed concern over what he described as […]

ADC condemns illegal occupation of secretariat in Ekiti by ex-chair

ADC condemns illegal occupation of secretariat in Ekiti by ex-chair

The leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ekiti State Chapter, has strongly condemned the illegal entry and forceful occupation of the State Party Secretariat by the former Chairman, Ilesanmi Omolayo and some suspected hoodlums parading as party officials.

Ethiopia bids to host 2028 AFCON

Ethiopia bids to host 2028 AFCON

Ethiopia has formally submitted its bid to host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2028, which would be its first in more than half a century.

2027: APC campaign council list raises questions about corruption — Dalung

2027: APC campaign council list raises questions about corruption — Dalung

Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, has raised concerns over the initial composition of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 general elections, saying allegations surrounding some members could undermine public confidence in the ruling party.

Nigerian newspapers review: Opposition parties lash Yari over ‘APC’ll rule beyond 2031’ vow

Nigerian newspapers review: Opposition parties lash Yari over ‘APC’ll rule beyond 2031’ vow

In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with opposition parties and some stakeholders lashing out at the Director-General of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council, APC-PCC, Senator Abdul’Aziz Yari, over his comments that the ruling party would win the 2027 presidential polls and rule the country beyond 2031.

Eid-el-Maulud: Matawalle movement urges Zamfara Muslims to emulate Prophet Muhammad

Eid-el-Maulud: Matawalle movement urges Zamfara Muslims to emulate Prophet Muhammad

By Idris Salisu, Gusau GUSAU — The Matawalle Political Movement (MPM) has felicitated Muslims in Zamfara State and across Nigeria on the occasion of the Eid-el-Maulud celebration, urging them to emulate the virtues and teachings of Prophet Muhammad. The group, in a statement issued by its Publicity Secretary, Malam Yusuf Idris Gusau, on Tuesday, said […]

Eid-el-Maulud: Anambra Speaker urges religious tolerance

Eid-el-Maulud: Anambra Speaker urges religious tolerance

By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA — Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze, has called on religious bodies across the country to promote peaceful coexistence and strengthen interreligious relations despite their differences. Udeze made the call in a message to mark this year’s Eid-el-Maulud celebration, urging Nigerians to see religion as […]