The Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH), Bauchi, has reaffirmed its inclusion in the Federal Government’s subsidised kidney dialysis programme, disclosing that no fewer than 897 patients have already benefited from the intervention since its commencement in January 2025. The clarification followed the recent omission of ATBUTH from the list of federal […]
The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Communication, Sunday Dare, has said Nigeria has made progress in tackling insecurity and is no longer in what he described as the “jeopardy zone.” Speaking on Sunrise Daily, a Channels Television programme, on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, Dare maintained that while challenges remain, security conditions have […]
Governor Muhammadu Yahaya of Gombe State has expressed dissatisfaction with the ₦1.4 billion paid by the Federal Government as compensation for taking over the state-owned National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp in Malam Sidi, Kwami Local Government Area, now used for Operation Safe Corridor (OPSC). The camp, originally constructed under former Governor Ibrahim Dankwambo […]
A parliamentary bill seeking to ban online gambling was introduced by India’s government on Wednesday, citing concerns over addiction, financial fraud, and alleged links to money laundering and terrorism financing. The legislation, presented in the lower house of parliament, proposes to outlaw websites and apps offering games where users pay entry fees or stake money […]
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, announced a $100 million livestock offtake agreement with the Saudi Export and Import Bank. This deal is expected to boost Nigeria’s non-oil export drive and position Niger State as a key player in global protein supply chains. The agreement begins with a $10 million first tranche and is […]
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has assured personnel of the Nigerian Army of better welfare and working conditions, saying the challenges facing soldiers will be addressed squarely. Oluyede gave the assurance on Wednesday while speaking to journalists at the end of his three-day official visit to the Headquarters […]
Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has approved the suspension of three public officials in compliance with a resolution passed by the State House of Assembly. The affected officials include the Executive Chairman of Otukpo Local Government Area, Mr. Maxwell Ogiri; the Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Mrs. […]
The official hospitality provider for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, has appointed Integral as its exclusive sales agent in Nigeria, giving the sports marketing and hospitality company the sole rights to market and sell official hospitality packages for the tournament. The announcement positions Integral as the direct point of contact for Nigerians seeking […]
The International Council for Ifa Religion has called on President Bola Tinubu to grant formal recognition to the country’s traditional religion adherents by declaring August 20 and 21 as public holidays. The appeal was made in a statement released on Wednesday in Ibadan, Oyo State, by the council’s President, Fayemi Fakayode, as part […]
The Federal Government backed Centenary City project in Abuja has finally entered its implementation stage after more than 10 years of delays caused by legal and policy bottlenecks. At a press briefing in Abuja, the Managing Director of Centenary City Plc, Dr. Odenigwe Ike Michaels, announced that construction giant, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc […]
