Glaucoma: 12–14m Nigerians at risk of vision loss — FG
The Federal Government has raised concern that between 12 million and 14 million Nigerians are living with glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness, with most unaware of their condition.
Senate confirms Taiwo Oyedele as Minister
The confirmation was after hours of questions from the Senators on the economy and finance with answers provided by him.
Unsafe abortion still killing Nigerian women, Ipas demands legal reform
By Chioma Obinna On this year’s International Women’s Day, experts from the Ipas Nigeria Health Foundation have warned that unsafe abortion remains a major but preventable cause of maternal deaths in Nigeria, calling for urgent legal reform and expanded access to safe reproductive healthcare for women and girls. The organisation urged government and stakeholders to […]
Nigeria will remain united, support Tinubu — Prophet Iyunade
The President of Pentecostal Sanctuary Bible Ministries, Prophet Sunday Dare Iyunade, has declared that Nigeria will remain one indivisible nation, urging citizens to abandon secessionist agitations and support the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in rebuilding the country.
‘Enough of Litigations,’ Wike-backed PDP group urges as BoT pushes for party unity
By Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja ABUJA — A faction within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aligned with former Rivers State governor Nyesom Wike has called on party members to end prolonged legal disputes and focus on reconciliation and strengthening the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Wednesday at the 86th meeting of the […]
US has ‘practically nothing left to target’ in Iran, says Trump
President Donald Trump on Wednesday again signaled there could be a swift ending to the US war on Iran, saying there is little left in the country for US forces to attack.
PDP Crisis: Elders move to reconcile warring factions after Appeal Court advice
Elders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), led by former Senate President Adolphus Wabara, have initiated fresh efforts to reconcile feuding stakeholders in the party’s leadership dispute following advice from the Court of Appeal, Ibadan Division, urging parties involved in the case to explore reconciliation.
EFFC invites Edo traditional ruler over alleged fraud, others
They accused him of disrespecting the people and usurping the Edo State government’s constitutional powers.
Nigeria records over 1000 deaths in road crashes – NBS
By Elizabeth Adegbesan The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, today said that 1,374 deaths were recorded in the fourth quarter of 2025 (Q4’25) with males accounting for the majority of deaths. The Bureau disclosed this in its Road Transport Data for Q4’25 noting that a total of 1,085 males and 289 females were killed during […]
Motorists allege low-quality fuel in circulation
Some motorists in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have expressed concern over the quality of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, being presently sold.
Court adjourns El-Rufai’s N1bn suit against ICPC, others until March 25
When the case was called, Ubong Akpan, who appeared for El-Rufai, informed the court that the matter was fixed for hearing.
