By Esther Ososanya The Federal Capital Territory Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board (FCT-CPWB) has commenced the final round of screening for 250 intending Christian pilgrims bound for Israel and Jordan. At the screening exercise held Tuesday in Abuja, Director of the FCT-CPWB, Mrs Gloria Dandam, said the process was a key requirement before participants can proceed …
By Rafiyat Sadiq The Zamfara Good Governance Forum (ZGGF) has demanded the immediate resignation of Governor Dauda Lawal, following the killing of 35 villagers in Banga, Kaura Namoda Local Government Area, despite a ₦50 million ransom paid for their release. In a statement issued in Gusau on Monday, the group described the killings as an …
By Rafiyat Sadiq Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire following five days of deadly clashes along their shared border. The violence has claimed at least 33 lives and forced tens of thousands to flee their homes. The ceasefire was announced Monday night in Kuala Lumpur by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar …
By Rafiyat Sadiq An infant was among at least 15 Palestinians who died of hunger-related complications within 24 hours across the Gaza Strip as the humanitarian crisis in the besieged territory worsens. Health officials at al-Shifa Hospital confirmed the deaths on Monday, bringing the total number of starvation-related fatalities to 147 since Israel launched its …
By Esther Ososanya The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has issued a strong warning to Nigerians, urging them not to sell their National Identification Number (NIN) or any personal data for financial inducement as low as ₦1,500 or ₦2,000. The caution, issued in a statement on Sunday by NIMC spokesperson Kayode Adegoke, follows rising incidents …
By Esther Ososanya In a strategic push to improve Nigeria’s pharmaceutical sector, the Association of Industrial Pharmacists of Nigeria (NAIP) will establish new drug research and quality control centres in Kano, Anambra, and Lagos. These centres will be located in coordinated pharmaceutical wholesale zones. They aim to serve as central hubs for drug distribution …
By Esther Ososanya Nigeria’s Super Falcons will receive $1 million in prize money after securing their 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title in a dramatic 3–2 comeback win over hosts Morocco on Saturday night. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) had earlier announced a 45 per cent increase in the tournament prize pool, …
By Esther Ososanya Nigeria’s D’Tigress began their 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket campaign with a ruthless 92–45 demolition of Rwanda, sending an early warning to their continental rivals. Led by head coach Rena Wakama, the defending champions took control from tip-off and never looked back. The Nigerian side closed the first half with a comfortable 45–25 …
By Esther Ososanya The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has wiped out a major Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) hideout in the Marte Local Government Area of Borno State. The air raids also destroyed a large ammunition depot used by the terror group. The Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai launched the strikes on …
By Esther Ososanya The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has uncovered a massive violation of the Temporary Admission Permit (TAP) scheme, with 223 companies defaulting in ways that could cost the nation over ₦379.6 billion in unpaid customs duties. In a statement issued Friday, July 25, the Service granted a 21-day grace period, beginning Monday, July …
