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Jigawa State Government Provides Free Cataract Surgery to 200 Citizens

The Jigawa State Government has successfully conducted a two-day free cataract surgery program for 200 less privileged individuals across the state.   The initiative, held at the Dutse General Hospital, aimed to address the pressing health challenge of cataract-related blindness and improve the quality of life for thousands of citizens.   Cataract remains a leading […]

Tinubu Approves ₦16.7bn for Immediate Reconstruction of Mokwa Bridge

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved ₦16.7 billion for the immediate reconstruction of the Mokwa Bridge in Niger State, which was destroyed by flooding in May. Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi, confirmed the approval on Saturday in Abuja, describing the project as an emergency intervention aimed at restoring a key transport link between the […]

Shinkafi, Ex-Zamfara Governorship Candidate Escapes Assassination in Abuja

Former Zamfara State governorship candidate and prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Dr. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, narrowly escaped an assassination attempt in Abuja on Friday, August 15, 2025. The incident happened shortly after Friday Juma’at prayers when Shinkafi’s convoy was blocked by masked gunmen clad in black. The assailants, armed and moving in an unmarked […]

Zelensky to Meet Trump in Washington Monday as Peace Push Gains Momentum After Putin Talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will travel to Washington, D.C., on Monday, August 18, 2025, for crucial discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump, as diplomatic efforts intensify to end Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The visit comes just days after Trump’s three-hour meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska, which, while described as “productive,” […]

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Flight Attendants Strike Grounds Air Canada Operations 

Air Canada has suspended all operations due to a strike by its 10,000 flight attendants, represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE).   The strike, which began at 12:58 a.m. on Saturday, has forced the airline to cancel its entire schedule of 700 flights for the day, affecting thousands of passengers.   The […]

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EFCC Cracks Down on Illegal Mining Operation in Akwa Ibom

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended five individuals suspected of involvement in an illegal mining operation. The suspects, who were transporting 1,200 bags of ilmenite, a valuable mineral used in the production of titanium dioxide, were arrested in Akwa Ibom State.   The EFCC’s Uyo Zonal Directorate had been conducting surveillance along […]

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Nigeria’s Mining Sector Set to Receive Boost from World Bank Partnership

The Mining Cadastre Office (MCO) and the World Bank have initiated discussions on a potential partnership aimed at enhancing Nigeria’s mining industry. The talks, which took place on August 15, focused on leveraging technology to improve efficiency, transparency, and sustainability in mining operations.   A key area of collaboration between the MCO and the World […]

North-East Group Apologises to Jonathan, Urges 2027 Presidential Bid

A coalition of political and civic groups in Nigeria’s North-East has tendered a public apology to former President Goodluck Jonathan, admitting that many citizens in the region were misled by political propaganda during the 2015 election cycle. Speaking at a press conference in Maiduguri, the National Chairman of the Bring Back Our Goodluck movement and […]