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The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday enacted a significant amendment to its standing orders, a move that appears to have effectively dismantled the rumoured Senate Presidency ambitions of Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma. During a three-hour closed-door session presided over by Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, the upper chamber revised its internal rules to restrict […]
The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives has called on the Federal Government to prioritise the recruitment of more nurses to address workforce shortages linked to rising migration. The appeal was made by the Federal Health Institutions Sector of the association in a communique issued after its National Executive Council meeting held in April […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the third and final phase of the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise will officially resume on Monday, May 11, 2026. This announcement follows a brief hiatus after the conclusion of the second phase on April 17, during which the commission processed over 3.7 million […]
The organizers of Africa’s most-watched reality television show, Big Brother Naija, have officially announced the return of the program for its eleventh season. In a highly anticipated move on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, the show’s official social media handles released a cryptic teaser featuring the iconic voice of “Biggie” alongside a simple yet electrifying […]
Tension has gripped agrarian communities in Ondo State following a violent raid by armed assailants on a government-supported farmland. The attackers, who reportedly emerged from nearby forests, unleashed a volley of sporadic gunfire that sent workers fleeing for safety before setting a government-owned tractor on fire. Witnesses at the scene described a chaotic environment […]
A member of the African Democratic Congress National Legislators’ Forum, Kasimu Maigari, has said that former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has undermined the long standing quest for an Igbo presidency, claiming the ambition has been pushed back by two decades. Maigari made the remarks during an interview on ARISE News while assessing shifting […]
The Kenyan government has advised its citizens living in South Africa to exercise caution amid rising concerns over xenophobic violence and attacks targeting foreign nationals. In a statement issued on Monday, the Kenya High Commission in Pretoria urged Kenyans to stay away from protest sites and demonstrations as tensions escalate in parts of the country. […]
Nigeria has entered into a new aviation cooperation agreement with global aircraft manufacturer, Airbus, aimed at strengthening fleet expansion, infrastructure development, and human capital training within the country’s aviation sector. The announcement was made on Tuesday, May 5, via the X handle of the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, […]
Former Nigerian president, Goodluck Jonathan has paid tribute to late president Umaru Musa Yar’Adua on the 16th anniversary of his death, describing him as a servant leader remembered for humility, integrity and dedication to national service. In a statement shared on Facebook on Tuesday, Jonathan reflected on his time as vice president under Yar’Adua, noting […]
A Lagos based private facility, The Prostate Clinic, has performed more than 100 robotic assisted prostate cancer surgeries within its first year of operation, marking a milestone in specialised healthcare delivery in Nigeria. The achievement was announced during the clinic’s first anniversary event, where patients and stakeholders described the development as a significant step toward […]
