The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has embarked on a five-day nationwide warning strike, shutting down services in several government hospitals to press home long-standing demands over unpaid allowances, salary arrears, and other unresolved welfare issues. The strike, which commenced at 8:00 a.m. on Friday (today), follows the expiration of a fresh ultimatum issued …
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has launched RenewHER, a Presidential Women’s Health Transformation Initiative, designed to drastically reduce maternal mortality and improve women’s well-being across Nigeria. The programme was unveiled on Thursday night at a Gala and Awards ceremony held at the State House, Abuja. Vice President Kashim Shettima represented the President at the event. Tinubu …
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has neutralized a notorious gang leader linked to the armed robbery at Zone E Extension, Apo Resettlement, on June 23, 2025, during a follow-up operation that also led to the recovery of firearms and ammunition. According to the Command, operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, acting on credible intelligence, …
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has tracked at least 1,440 government-funded projects worth over N271 billion across Northern Nigeria under its constituency and executive project tracking initiative. ICPC Chairman, Musa Aliyu, SAN, disclosed this on Thursday at a press briefing in Kano, revealing that 767 projects in the North-West were …
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) says a preliminary investigation has indicted an Air Peace pilot and co-pilot for testing positive for alcohol and hard drugs after a runway excursion at the Port Harcourt International Airport on June 13, 2025. The NSIB disclosed this in a preliminary report released Friday, signed by its Director of …
Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has directed Border Patrol Commanders nationwide to intensify efforts in securing Nigeria’s borders and maritime corridors. Speaking on Friday at a conference with the commanders at Force Headquarters, Abuja, Egbetokun described them as the nation’s first line of defence against external threats and urged proactive measures to prevent cross-border …
Ahmed Alhasan, a deputy director at the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and acting head of the Rural Electrification Fund, has died after collapsing during an official engagement on Wednesday. His death occurred at REA’s stakeholders’ roundtable in Akwa Ibom State. READ ALSO:NISO Blames GenCo Tripping For Loss Of Power To National Grid Kunle Olubiyo, President …
African leaders ended the second Africa Climate Summit on Wednesday with a resounding call for greater investment in renewable energy and stronger financial support to help the continent confront climate change. The three-day gathering in Ethiopia’s capital produced a joint declaration that emphasized the urgent need to scale up renewable energy projects across Africa. Leaders …
The Nepali army lifted its citywide curfew for four hours on Wednesday, giving residents a brief chance to buy food and pray at temples as armed soldiers maintained heavy security. Troops inspected vehicles, guarded streets, and assisted those stranded by days of violent unrest. The military seized control of the capital late Tuesday after police …
The Federal Government has endorsed the forthcoming first National Science, Technology and Innovation Communication Conference (STICOMMS 2025), calling it a timely initiative to boost research visibility and promote innovation for national development. The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, gave the endorsement when the leadership of the African University of Science and …
