Army HQ Debunks Abduction of Islamic Scholars at Yari’s Residence
Osoba said no Islamic cleric was abducted at Yari’s residence, stressing that the claim that the incident occurred at the senator’s residence in Talata Mafara was “entirely false.” He, however,…
Tobacco control: As industry tactics evolve, advocates call for stronger response
By Toyin Victor, ABUJA Civil society organisations and tobacco control advocates have called for stronger and more coordinated responses as the tobacco industry continues to evolve its tactics, particularly in…
Climate Change: International Alert Backs WEP Call for Gender-Responsive Action
By Toyin Victor, ABUJA The Country Director of International Alert Nigeria, Dr. Kingsley Udo, has backed the call by the Women Environmental Programme, WEP, for a more deliberate and gender-responsive…
1,477 Nigerians Get UK Passports as NIS Extends Exercise to October 3
The Service Public Relations Officer, DCI Akinsola Akinlabi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja, saying 1,477 Nigerians had been successfully processed and enrolled within the first…
10,000 ADC, PDP, NDC Members Dump Opposition for APC
ABUJA – The All Progressives Congress says it is set to receive over 10,000 members of opposition parties, including the African Democratic Congress, Peoples Democratic Party and Nigeria Democratic Congress,…
Obi’s convoy attack: Ameh demands probe, accuses APC-linked thugs
ABUJA — The Kogi East Senatorial candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Ameh, has condemned the reported attack and obstruction of the convoy of the party’s presidential candidate, Peter…
Without Subsidy Removal, Nigerians would’ve Used Wheelbarrow load of Naira to buy Bread – Alake
Defending the timing of the policy, Alake said there would never be a perfect time to stop a policy that was deepening an economic crisis. “When you are in a…
Adeyanju Demands Action After Reported Attack on Peter Obi in Benue
Adeyanju urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to unequivocally condemn the reported attack, while calling on the Benue State Governor to ensure that his administration does not tolerate or encourage what…
CAPPA: Fortified Ultra-Processed Foods Could Mask Nigeria’s Nutrition Crisis
Humphrey Ukeaja, the Industry Monitoring Officer at Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa, CAPPA, raised the concern in an opinion article, questioning the promotion of bouillon cubes, instant noodles, sugary…
NDLEA arrests fugitive kingpin over 49.70kg heroin seizure
Ibewuike was arrested at the airport in Cotonou, Benin Republic, on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, following actionable intelligence. He was subsequently handed over to NDLEA operatives on Friday, September 4,…