The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has reminded airlines that passengers are entitled to care, including meals and hotel accommodation, during prolonged flight delays. The Commission said airlines are legally required to provide refreshments after extended waiting periods, while passengers affected by overnight delays must be offered hotel accommodation and transport. READ ALSO: …
The Nigerian Army has dismissed allegations of torture and inhumane treatment at its detention facility in Sokoto, while confirming that an investigation is underway into the death of a detained soldier. The response follows a petition by Malcolm Omirhobo, who accused personnel at the 8 Division Provost Group Detention Facility in Giginya Cantonment of brutality, …
Fresh concerns as Nigeria battles widening immunisation gaps despite pockets of progress in Katsina As the global community marks the World Immunisation Week 2026, Nigeria is once again at the centre of renewed concern over childhood vaccination coverage, with health experts warning that millions of children remain outside the protection of routine immunisation programmes. …
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has sealed Paradise Estate following serious complaints from homebuyers who alleged that they paid in full for properties but are yet to receive the homes promised to them. The regulatory action marks a significant escalation in the Commission’s enforcement efforts within Nigeria’s real estate sector, where delayed …
The Kogi State Government has confirmed the abduction of 24 children from an orphanage, raising fresh concerns over security in the state. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Sunday, April 26, 2026, saw armed men storm the facility and take the children to an unknown destination. Confirming the development, the State Commissioner …
The United States Mission in Nigeria has warned Nigerian travellers against visa overstays and fraudulent practices, noting that such actions could have far-reaching consequences for future applicants. In a statement shared via its X handle on Monday, April 27, the mission stressed that strict compliance with U.S. immigration rules is essential to maintaining fair and …
For the proposed State Police system to function effectively, a constitutionally backed funding structure with guaranteed contributions from both federal and state governments is essential. This formed part of key recommendations by the Prof. Olu Ogunsakin-led Steering Committee on State Police, inaugurated recently by the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu. According to the report, the …
Every April 25, the world observes World Malaria Day, a global reminder of humanity’s long fight against one of its oldest and most preventable diseases. It is a day that is meant to reflect progress, renew commitments, and push nations to confront one of the most persistent public health challenges in human history. Across continents, …
The outgoing Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has formally handed over the affairs of the ministry to the Minister of State, Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, describing his tenure as a privilege and a key contribution to the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Speaking during the handover ceremony, Dangiwa expressed deep appreciation to …
The Federal Government has intensified efforts to curb rising cyber threats with plans to establish a National Cybersecurity Coordination Council to protect Nigeria’s fast-growing digital economy. Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, who disclosed the initiative in Abuja on Wednesday, noted that it is part of a broader strategy to strengthen collaboration, …
