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The Sickle Cell Foundation Nigeria has raised urgent concerns over the growing neglect faced by individuals living with sickle cell disorder in the country, citing both a mental health emergency and systemic healthcare discrimination. Speaking on Sunrise, a Channels Television programme, the Foundation’s Communications Director, Caleb Audu, revealed that the suicide rate among persons […]
Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has confirmed that his administration held meetings with some bandits in a bid to restore peace to troubled areas across the state. Speaking through his Special Adviser on Security Matters, Colonel Ahmed Usman (retd), the governor said the initiative was part of a broader strategy to end violence, rebuild displaced […]
Goodluck Ihemnacho, the council administrator of Ahoada East in Rivers State, has officially resigned his position amid growing allegations of coercion and political pressure under the current emergency administration in the state. The resignation, dated June 20, 2025, comes just two months after Ihemnacho was appointed by the interim military administrator, retired Vice Admiral Ibok […]
A recent Channels Television clip has stirred political discourse across Nigeria, as it features a dramatic exchange of views between former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and the National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Victor Oye, over Obi’s past with the party and a controversial vow […]
In a stunning revelation that has sparked outrage and prompted an official investigation, a convicted inmate serving a 21-year sentence for armed robbery was reportedly caught processing international travel documents while still in custody at Kirikiri Maximum Security Prison in Lagos. The inmate, identified as Haruna Ayo, was apprehended at the Nigeria Immigration Service […]
A media aide to the presidency, O’tega Ogra, has criticised former Anambra governor and 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his leadership record, describing it as tainted by human rights abuses and a history of marginalisation. In a strongly worded social media post, Ogra condemned Obi’s comments on the recent killings in Benue State, […]
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for strengthened international cooperation to address the challenges of illegal migration and climate change, describing both issues as interlinked global threats that require urgent, coordinated action. Speaking at high-level engagements with global leaders and development partners, Shettima emphasized the need for shared responsibility and strategic partnerships to tackle the […]
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has stated that all property owners affected by the ongoing Arterial Road N20 project in Abuja have been fully compensated by the Federal Capital Territory Administration. Wike disclosed this during an inspection tour of the road project, stressing that the administration ensured no demolition was carried […]
In a major legal blow to the Trump administration, a U.S. federal judge has indefinitely blocked efforts to revoke Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students. The ruling, issued by U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs in Boston, grants a preliminary injunction that allows Harvard to continue operating its international student programs while litigation continues. […]
The Sokoto State Government has clarified that its decision to enter into dialogue with bandits operating in the state should not be misconstrued as an act of weakness, but rather a strategic step towards restoring peace and stability in affected communities. Speaking on behalf of the state government, a senior official emphasized that while security […]
