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AIR PEACE PICKETING: Due process followed, we owe passengers nothing – Unions

AIR PEACE PICKETING: Due process followed, we owe passengers nothing – Unions

By Dickson Omobola Unions in the air transport sector, Tuesday, defended their decision to picket the country’s largest airline, Air Peace, saying the industrial action was lawful and that they cannot be held responsible for third-party compensation claims by passengers and other parties affected by the disruption. Last Tuesday, the National Union of Air Transport […]
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PDP guber candidate, Archibong demands release of C/River govt critic, Odama

PDP guber candidate, Archibong demands release of C/River govt critic, Odama

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Cross River State, Sir Arthur Jarvis Archibong, has called on the state government to temper justice with mercy and secure the release of detained Dennis Odama, arrested in Lagos over social media comments critical of the administration.

Minister commends NEDC over rehabilitation of Borno flood-damaged bridges

Minister commends NEDC over rehabilitation of Borno flood-damaged bridges

By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri The Minister of State for Regional Development, Uba Maigari Ahmadu, has commended the North East Development Commission (NEDC) for the rehabilitation of bridges damaged by flooding in Maiduguri and Jere Local Government Areas of Borno State. Ahmadu gave the commendation on Monday during a two-day working visit to Maiduguri, where he […]

Osun election: NDC hails Adeleke, faults Tinubu endorsement

Osun election: NDC hails Adeleke, faults Tinubu endorsement

The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has hailed Governor Ademola Adeleke for his re-election in last Saturday’s Osun State gubernatorial election, describing the process as victory for democracy and for the people of the state.

Scientists lament Nigeria’s heavy dependence on imported diagnostics

Scientists lament Nigeria’s heavy dependence on imported diagnostics

Nigeria’s heavy dependence on imported diagnostic products is exposing the country’s healthcare system to supply vulnerabilities, with medical laboratory scientists calling for urgent investment in local manufacturing and stronger regulation to safeguard health security.

Firm seeks empowerment, healthy living for Women in grassroot community

Firm seeks empowerment, healthy living for Women in grassroot community

Nigeria’s dairy firm from FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria Plc, Three Crowns Milk, celebrated thousands of mothers at the 2026 August Meeting in Owerri, Imo State, over the weekend, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to supporting women’s well-being and promoting healthier living. Recognised as one of the largest and most significant cultural gatherings in South-Eastern Nigeria, the August […]

19-year-old allegedly steals newborn baby in Kebbi

19-year-old allegedly steals newborn baby in Kebbi

The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested a 19-year-old woman, Khadija Ibrahim, of Rikoto in Zuru Local Government Area, for allegedly stealing a newborn baby and presenting the child to her husband as her own.