The FCT Police Command has arrested two suspected kidnap kingpins and recovered ₦7.4 million alongside rifles and ammunition in a major counter-kidnapping operation. The breakthrough followed the abduction of Abuja-based lawyer, Barrister Henry Chichi, from his Karu home on August 16. Police pressure forced the kidnappers to release him safely the next day. The suspects, …
By Esther Ososanya President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a 76 percent subsidy on kidney dialysis in federal hospitals, offering major relief to thousands of Nigerians living with kidney disease. The policy slashes the price of a dialysis session from ₦50,000 to ₦12,000. Patients who often need two or three sessions every week will now …
By Esther Ososanya The Acting Governor of Katsina State, Malam Faruk Lawal-Jobe, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu and the Federal Government to urgently strengthen security measures in the state following a brutal attack that claimed 13 lives. Gunmen stormed a mosque at Unguwan Muntau community in Malumfashi Local Government Area on Tuesday, killing worshippers …
By Esther Ososanya The International Organization for Migration (IOM), in collaboration with the European Union (EU) and the European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO), has launched a humanitarian support package worth $1.1 million (approximately N1.7 billion) for displaced persons in Benue State. The pledge was announced on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, during a …
By Esther Ososanya The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has flagged off Lot 1 of a 198km water pipeline project designed to supply potable water to residents of Bwari Area Council and its surrounding communities. Speaking during the launch on Wednesday, Wike said the project is a direct fulfilment of President …
By Esther Ososanya The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has openly declared that his loyalty lies with those who stand firmly behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stressing that governance is about rewarding support and delivering results. Wike made the statement on Thursday during the flag-off of Lot 2 of the Water …
By Esther Ososanya Nigeria's job market is increasingly testing the resilience of graduates and young professionals, with new reports highlighting three growing challenges: fake job adverts, unfair employment processes, and the infamous “experience trap.” In an exclusive interview with Pinnacle Daily, finance assistant administrative officer Bashir Ibrahim, tech entrepreneur Fred Johnson, and workplace commentator Olumuyiwa …
By Esther Ososanya The perception that soilless farming is too expensive is a myth that has long discouraged aspiring agripreneurs in Nigeria. But a closer look at the realities of modern agribusiness shows that the method is not only accessible but also highly profitable when executed strategically. Agronomist Peace Adaeze Anyaeriuba, hydroponics farmer and climate …
By Esther Ososanya French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that he held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with both leaders coordinating their positions on the war in Ukraine. Macron noted that beyond Ukraine, discussions touched on strengthening economic exchanges and expanding strategic partnerships between France and India. READ ALSO:Russia’s War in Ukraine …
By Esther Ososanya The Netherlands will send two Patriot air defence systems and 300 personnel to Poland to protect a key hub for military aid to Ukraine, Polish Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz announced on Thursday. The move comes just days after a Russian-made drone crashed into a cornfield in eastern Poland, sparking fires, shattering windows, …
