2 men machete each other to death in Cross River over plantain
Two middle-aged men died over the weekend in Odukpani, near Calabar, Cross River State, following a knife fight where both inflicted severe knife cuts on each other.
Measles–Rubella: Red Cross deploys 5,000 volunteers to tackle vaccine hesitancy in Lagos
In a renewed push to curb measles and rubella infections and close immunisation gaps in Lagos State, the Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) has deployed nearly 5,000 trained community volunteers to support the ongoing Measles–Rubella (MR) vaccination campaign across the state.
Alleged medical negligence: Family of late Shell engineer demands justice, $100m
By Innocent Anaba The family of the late Mr. Eto Obhuo, a former engineer with Shell Petroleum Development Company, SPDC, has demanded justice and compensation from the oil giant and its allied entities over his death, which they alleged was caused by gross medical negligence. In a pre-action letter dated September 19, 2025, written by […]
Atiku warns against attacks on him, Obi, says only APC “Urban Bandits” benefit
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has cautioned Nigerians against insulting or attacking political leaders, particularly Peter Obi, saying such actions do not serve the nation’s interest.
Billionaire wealth jumps 3 times faster in 2025 to $18.3trn — Oxfam
AS the 2026 World Economic Forum, WEF, opens in Davos, Switzerland, a new report released by Oxfam in Nigeria yesterday revealed that billionaire wealth across the world jumped three times faster in 2025 to $18.3 trillion.
Kaduna Eastern bypass contractor appeals to Tinubu, Umahi over funding delays
The contractor handling the long-delayed Kaduna Eastern Bypass road project, Eksiogullari Construction Company Nigeria Limited, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, to urgently intervene and release funds to enable the completion of the project.
Senator Katung champions digital inclusion in Southern Kaduna, trains 1,000 women, girls on ICT
In a bid to bridge the digital divide and empower women and girls with relevant technology skills, Senator Sunday Marshall Katung, representing Kaduna South Senatorial District, has facilitated a two-week, free Information and Communication Technology (ICT) training programme for women and girls across Southern Kaduna.
Repton Group wins 2025 Dangote Cement Largest Distributor Award
Repton Group, a Nigeria-based conglomerate has emerged as the winner of the 2025 Dangote Cement Award of the Largest Distributor in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa
Army dismisses mutiny rumours, reaffirms commitment to troop welfare
The Nigerian Army has dismissed as false and misleading an online report alleging that soldiers were threatening mutiny over salaries and allowances, describing the publication as a deliberate attempt to undermine public confidence and national security.
Sokoto begins sensitisation on Proof of Address as Nasarawa, Kogi approve adoption
The Sokoto State Government has commenced the implementation process of the Proof of Address (PoA) initiative with a sensitisation programme held for all local government areas of the state. The sensitisation session, which took place last Wednesday, brought together representatives from the state’s 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs), officials of the Ministry of Local Government […]
AfriTeach comes on board to revolutionise teaching profession in Africa
Concerned about persistent challenges in Africa’s education sector particularly the prevalence of unqualified teachers, teacher shortages, and high attrition rates AfriTeach, a Pan-African organisation, has officially launched to address these gaps, strengthen the teaching profession, and develop thought leaders within the education ecosystem.
