The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has accused the Presidency of twisting facts and misrepresenting its position on the ongoing killings of Christians in parts of the country, describing the government’s recent statement as “completely false” and “grossly unfair.” In a strongly worded statement issued on Tuesday and signed by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, …
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has intensified efforts to protect residents and reduce crime. Between October 9 and 18, 2025, officers conducted coordinated, intelligence-led operations across Abuja. The Scorpion Squad, Kubwa, Life Camp, and Mabushi Divisions carried out the missions with remarkable success. The operations led to the arrest of Manaseh Emmanuel (36), …
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dealt a major blow to drug traffickers, intercepting multiple consignments of illicit substances concealed in frozen snails, electrical bulbs, and female clothing. The shipments were destined for the United States, United Kingdom, and Democratic Republic of Congo. NDLEA confirmed the seizures and arrests through an official press …
Nigeria is intensifying efforts to reduce salt consumption and promote healthier diets. The initiative aims to curb the rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as hypertension, stroke, and heart disease. Speaking at a stakeholders’ engagement in Abuja for World Food Day 2025, Dr. Salma Anas, Special Adviser to the President on Health, stressed the …
Public health experts have urged all levels of government to focus more on environmental cleanliness and hygiene. They warned that relying too much on vaccines cannot guarantee lasting good health. The call came during the 10th National Conference on Environment and Health, organised by the Living Sciences Foundation at the University of Ilesa, Osun State. …
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has called on local government officials to uphold integrity, transparency, and accountability, emphasising that corruption extends far beyond the mere theft of public funds. Dr Aliyu made the remarks in Abuja while presenting a paper titled “Understanding …
Nigeria’s anti-corruption drive took centre stage in the West African subregion as the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, called for deeper regional collaboration to track, recover, and return stolen assets hidden across borders. Speaking at the 7th Annual General Assembly (AGA) of the …
Across Nigeria’s capital city, the dream of living close to work is fast slipping away. The recent spike in house rents across Abuja has triggered an exodus of residents from central districts to far-flung areas, as landlords adjust their prices in response to inflation, rising building costs and, in some cases, sheer greed. For many, …
Beneath the shadow of Nigeria’s more publicized health battles like HIV and malaria lies a silent but equally deadly epidemic Hepatitis B Virus (HBV). It kills slowly, spreads quietly, and often goes unnoticed until the damage is irreversible. Yet, it is one of the most preventable viral infections in the world. While the country’s public health …
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), has urged world leaders to unite in dismantling criminal drug networks that threaten global peace and security. Marwa made the call at the 80th United Nations General Assembly Plenary Session of the Third Committee held …
