Aliko Dangote, Chairman of the Dangote Group, has urged Nigeria to reduce its reliance on medical tourism and focus on local drug production. During the Gates Foundation’s Goalkeepers event in Lagos on Wednesday, he stressed the need for every Nigerian, rich or poor, to have access to quality healthcare within the nation. Dangote highlighted the…
Saudi Arabia’s interior ministry has announced a strict ban on taking photographs or videos or raising political and sectarian expressions at main hajj sites. In a statement, the ministry stated that pilgrims were prohibited from taking photographs or recording videos within Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, Masjid an-Nabawi in Madinah, and at key hajj locations including…
Former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi has firmly rejected Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike’s criticisms, stating he will not engage in a war of words with “children.” This assertion was made during an appearance on ARISE TV on Tuesday, in response to Wike’s comments regarding Amaechi’s remarks on hunger in Nigeria….
The Rivers State Government has made strides in strengthening its civil service by appointing 11 new Permanent Secretaries. The announcement was issued by the Office of the Head of Service on Tuesday, 3rd June 2025, with the following individuals named: Imaonyani Roselin Ephraim-George, Dr. Mina T. Ikuru, Dabite Sokari George, Soibitein Duke Harry, Lauretta Davies…
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, officially launched the inaugural Liquefied to Compressed Natural Gas (LCNG) hub in North-east Nigeria yesterday, highlighting the power of public-private partnerships in furthering the federal government’s ‘Decade of Gas’ initiative. During the event held in Yola, Adamawa State, Ekpo stressed that the Greenville LNG project…
The Nigerian Federal Government is collaborating with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to train 20 million youths in digital skills by 2030. Vice-President Kashim Shettima made this announcement during a meeting in Abuja with Mohammed Fall, the UN’s resident and humanitarian coordinator in Nigeria. Also present were UNICEF’s Deputy Representative, Rownak Khan, and Celine…
Lieutenant General Oluyede, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), has relocated to Makurdi, the capital of Benue State, due to the alarming rise in attacks on innocent villagers by herders and armed groups. These violent incidents have become almost daily occurrences, resulting in numerous deaths, injuries, and the destruction of homes, leaving many residents displaced….
The latest round of direct peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine wrapped up in Istanbul on Monday without any significant advancements, as both parties failed to agree on the crucial unconditional ceasefire many had anticipated. Despite this setback, they did manage to establish an agreement to exchange all sick and severely wounded prisoners of war,…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has revealed that as of April 2025, $1.3 billion in airline funds are currently blocked by governments, hindering repatriation efforts. Notably, Nigeria is absent from this troubling list. Despite the significant amount, this reflects a 25% improvement from the $1.7 billion reported in October 2024. Over the past two…
The devastating floods in Mokwa, Niger State, have resulted in a rising death toll of 200, with over 1,000 individuals reported missing, according to Deputy Governor Yakubu Garba on Friday. In light of the tragedy, Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate for the 2023 general elections, visited Governor Muhammad Bago to offer his condolences….
