The 2025 National Health Facility Survey (NHFS) has shown that 81.6 per cent of Nigeria’s public health facilities provided antenatal care (ANC) services, a modest increase from 79.7 per cent in 2023, the National Bureau of Statistics reported. Secondary health facilities recorded higher ANC coverage at 92.6 per cent, while primary facilities lagged at 81.1…
Four Boko Haram operatives have been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Federal High Court in Abuja after pleading guilty to terrorism charges, Justice James Omotosho has ruled. The judgement, delivered on Tuesday, followed confessions tendered by the accused and evidence provided by a Department of State Services (DSS) witness. The convicts receiving life sentences…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has recorded 3,441,121 completed registrations in the ongoing second phase of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise nationwide. In its Week 13 update released on Wednesday in Abuja, the commission stated that the total comprises both online pre-registrations and physical registrations completed as at 3 April. Of…
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has announced a suspension of its attacks on Iranian targets following a newly agreed two-week ceasefire with Tehran. The military said on Wednesday that the decision was taken in accordance with instructions from Israel’s political leadership, adding that forces remain on high alert in case of any breach. The ceasefire…
The Anambra State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has suspended all scheduled congresses across the state until further notice. In a statement released on Wednesday in Awka, the party’s Chairman, Mr Patrick Obianyo, and Secretary, Mr Lawrence Okeke, said the decision reflects the party’s adherence to legal processes and respect for judicial authority….
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has staged a peaceful protest in Abuja, challenging the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to withdraw recognition of the party leadership led by David Mark. The demonstration, which took place on Wednesday, saw party members march from Maitama Roundabout to INEC headquarters in the Federal Capital Territory….
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed support for the ceasefire between the United States and Iran, while calling on Russia to follow suit by ending its strikes against Ukraine. Writing on X, Zelenskiy reiterated Kyiv’s longstanding position in favour of a ceasefire, emphasising that diplomacy remains the path to resolving conflicts. “It is obvious to everyone…
Governor Abba Yusuf has pledged decisive action to resolve the ongoing water shortage in Kano, following an on-site assessment of critical facilities. During an inspection of the Tamburawa Water Treatment Plant on Wednesday, the governor identified leaking pipelines and malfunctioning pumping systems as key factors behind the disruption in water supply. He explained that the…
Nigeria’s stock market is expected to remain resilient in the face of rising tensions between the United States, Israel and Iran, a leading financial expert has said. Uche Uwaleke, President of the Capital Market Academics of Nigeria, stated in Abuja on Wednesday that the market’s domestic investor base provides a strong buffer against external shocks….
The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, has dismissed concerns over internal party issues, insisting that they do not threaten its stability. Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday as part of his 78th birthday message, the former Senate President said that internal challenges are a normal part of institutional growth. He stressed…
