The Nigerian Hypertension Society (NHS) says less than 2.5 per cent of Nigerians living with hypertension successfully manage to keep their blood pressure under control. Prof. Simeon Isezuo, President of the NHS, made this known on Tuesday in Abuja during the 2025 World Hypertension Day (WHD) commemoration, themed “Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It,…
The Emir of Daura, Alhaji Faruq Umar-Faruq, in Katsina State, has announced the removal of Iliya Dakaci, the Village Head of Mantau, in Yam-Maulu community in Baure Local Government Area. The decision, announced in Daura by the Emir, followed a protest by the residents of the area, demanding for his removal over his alleged involvement…
Britain, France and Canada collectively decided to sanction Israel if it does not cease the renewed military offensive and lift its restrictions on humanitarian aid, on Gaza. In a joint statement, they described the recent Israeli escalations in Gaza as wholly disproportionate. They emphasised that the three countries will not stand by “while the Netanyahu…
An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Malam Abubakar Abdullahi, has said that there is no way defections can be avoided in Nigerian politics. Abdullahi, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Tuesday, attributed cross carpeting by some politicians to desire for political protection. “You see in Nigerian politics, defections…
Taiwan plans to establish a sovereign wealth fund and investment platform, aiming to harness its industrial capabilities to expand globally and target key artificial intelligence (AI) markets. President Lai Ching-te announced on Tuesday. Lai highlighted the recent growth of U.S. firms such as Entegris, Micron, Google, AMD and Nvidia in Taiwan, underscoring their impact on…
The South East Zonal Executive Committee (ZEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is presently in a meeting with the National Working Committee (NWC) to tackle urgent issues threatening the party’s cohesion and stability. The meeting commenced at 12:45 a.m. on Tuesday, chaired by the Deputy National Chairman (South), Taofeek Arapaja, representing the Acting National…
The Village Head of Mantau in the Yam-Maulu community within the Baure Local Government Area of Katsina State, Iliya Dakaci, has been dismissed from his position. The Emir of Daura, Faruq Umar-Faruq, made this announcement on Tuesday, 20th May 2025. The decision, conveyed in Daura by the emir, came in response to protests from local…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has affirmed its commitment to maintaining stable prices for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), widely known as petrol, despite the ongoing fluctuations in global crude oil markets. In a statement issued by the Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, the company highlighted that its decision to uphold price stability…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has officially launched the disbursement of upkeep payments for April 2025 to eligible student beneficiaries nationwide. This announcement was made by Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, the Director of Corporate Communications for the fund, on Monday. “While the majority of payments have been processed successfully, a minority of beneficiaries may face delays…
Operatives from the Department of State Services (DSS) have apprehended a suspected notorious bandit and kidnapper in Sokoto amid the screening of intending Muslim pilgrims. The suspect, known as Sani Galadi, was taken into custody on Monday at Sultan Abubakar International Airport after being closely monitored by the operatives. This arrest follows the capture of…
