The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) today published its 2024 Spectrum estimates, showing that Rivers State now has the highest number of people living with HIV (PLHIV) in Nigeria, recording 208,767 cases. Benue State follows closely with 202,346 PLHIV, while Akwa Ibom ranks third at 161,597 cases . Together, Rivers, […]
In a strategic move to ease the burden of commuting for millions of residents, the Lagos State Government has disclosed that it has spent a total of ₦14.9 billion over the past six years to subsidize public transport fares. This initiative, carried out through the Lagos Bus Service Limited (LBSL), is aimed at making transportation […]
In an effort to support his constituents, Senator Prof. Okorie Ani from Ebonyi South has begun distributing new pots and charcoal burners within his senatorial district. This initiative, intended to enhance the lives of his constituents, has generated a variety of responses on social media. While some applauded the senator for his initiative, […]
The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) is pleased to bring to the notice of the public that the applications for 2025/2026 Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme(OSS), has commenced. The PTDF Overseas Scholarship Scheme is strategically designed to cultivate indigenous talent for the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry and has been recently restructured to further promote the […]
Hundreds of Air Peace passengers were left stranded at the Port Harcourt International Airport on Wednesday after the airline failed to notify them of the disruption to their flights caused by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) strike. The strike, which commenced on the same day, affected Air Peace’s operations, but the airline […]
In a major breakthrough in the fight against armed banditry in Nigeria’s northwest, Kachalla Harisu, one of the most wanted bandit leaders in the region, has been killed along with ten of his gang members following a violent intra-gang clash in Katsina State. The deadly confrontation occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, within […]
In a decisive move to cleanse Nigerian football of corruption and restore integrity to the sport, the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has announced a 10-year ban for referees found guilty of match-fixing, with additional plans to prosecute offenders through the appropriate legal channels. This declaration follows the recent expulsion of two referees Temitope Fadojuto and […]
Amid growing political re-alignments in Kano State, Senator Kawu Samaila, who represents Kano South Senatorial District, has officially defected from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The announcement, which comes after days of speculation, was confirmed by the senator in a public statement shared by political analyst Imran […]
STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged world leaders to demonstrate unity, courage, and sustained commitment in addressing the worsening global climate crisis. Speaking on Wednesday during a high-level virtual dialogue on climate and the just transition, President Tinubu reaffirmed Nigeria’s dedication to forging a paradigm shift in which climate action and economic […]
In a surprise move, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the National Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), and Senator Datti Baba-Ahmed, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential running mate, paid a visit to Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, a close ally of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, at his Asokoro residence in Abuja. […]
