The Federal Government says it has established 10 radio diagnostic centres to enhance diagnosis and treatment of diseases in the country. ​‌‌‍⁠‌‍⁠⁠Dr Ali Pate, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, said this during a courtesy visit to Gov. Bala Mohammed, on Monday in Bauchi. He said that the centres …

A helicopter crashed into a swamp near Naval Base in Igbokoda, the headquarters of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, on Monday. The incident occurred at about 11.00a.m. during heavy downpour, throwing the coastal community into panic. The number of people on board the helicopter was yet to be …

A Awka High Court on Monday sentenced a man, Silas Uwa, to life imprisonment for killing his uncle, Mr Nweke Eziokwu, over a land dispute. Delivering judgment, Justice Okechukwu Nwabunike held that murder could be established through direct eyewitness evidence, a confessional statement or circumstantial evidence. The trial judge held …

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Press Council (NPC), Dr Dili Ezughah, on his 65th birthday, commending his contributions to journalism, public communication and national development. Tinubu, in a congratulatory message issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday, …

Germany is partnering with the Federal Government to implement the Kampala Comprehensive African Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Agenda through stronger policy coordination. The support will ensure proper alignment and state-level implementation of Nigeria’s agrifood system priorities. The CAADP is Africa’s policy framework for agricultural transformation, wealth creation, food security, nutrition, …

The Rivers Police Command has arrested two suspected members of a six-member kidnapping syndicate allegedly involved in the abduction of a resident. The command’s spokesperson, ASP Blessing Agabe, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Port Harcourt. Agabe said the victim was abducted on Sept. 6 near Fidelity Bank, …

The Lagos State University (LASU) has received a 10-megawatt (MW) mini solar grid project from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to improve the university’s electricity supply. LASU disclosed this in a statement issued on its social media platform on Monday. The statement said the project would promote sustainable power …

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, is set to host a major national gathering of women stakeholders in Abuja today, as part of preparations for the 2027 presidential campaign and efforts to strengthen women’s participation in the political process. The Women Stakeholders’ Mobilisation and Empowerment Pre-Inaugural Campaign Roll-Out 2027, organised …

Vice President Kashim Shettima has launched the Community Investment Fund under the Nigeria for Women Programme Scale-Up Project in Katsina, targeting more than 40,000 women for business capital. Shettima said the initiative was designed to expand economic opportunities for women, strengthen household livelihoods and promote inclusive economic growth through access …

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has appointed Mr Suleiman Kum as new Head of its Nigeria National Office. Kum succeeds Dr Amos Josiah Dangut, the immediate past Head of the National Office (HNO), now Registrar of the Council. The appointment is contained in a statement by the Head, Public …