The record-breaking heat wave of 2023 and how climate change is intensifying extreme weather events is surprising many. The factors contributing to rising temperatures, marine heat waves, and the possibility of setting a new record for the warmest year globally have been unveiled. The Earth is experiencing an onslaught of heat records, and 2023 is…
The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has launched formal discussions with the Police Service Commission (PSC) to train police personnel in forensic science and DNA analysis, in a bid to bolster investigative efficiency in Nigeria’s criminal justice system. The talks, which commenced this week in Abuja, are part of UNIBEN’s broader vision to support security reforms…
Nigerian-American musician, songwriter and record producer, Collins Chibueze, popularly known as ‘Shaboozey’, has continued to top the Billboard Hot 100 with his song, ‘A Bar Song (Tipsy)’. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Shaboozey, who was born in Northern Virginia to Nigerian parents as topped the chart for fourteen weeks. He had gained…
The Enugu State Government says it is committed to ending maternal and newborn mortality in the state through its various policies and interventions. Prof. Emmanuel Obi, the state commissioner for Health, stated this during event to commemorate the 2025 Safe Motherhood Day in Enugu state on Tuesday. The theme for event was, “Innovating for Safer…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 80 deaths from 413 confirmed Lassa fever cases across 11 states during Epidemiological Week 6 (Feb. 3–9, 2025). The NCDC disclosed this information on its official website, noting that the case fatality rate (CFR) had risen to 19.4 per cent, up from 17.5 per…
Armed men suspected to be marauding herders in the wee hours of Sunday invaded communities in Gwer-west and Apa Local Government areas of Benue State killing 48 farmers on the spot while scores are still missing and several others sustained varying degrees of injuries. Recalled that the Sunday attack was coming exactly a week after…
A Nigerian court has adjourned a defamation trial involving a Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria (FRIN) staff member to 17 November, when final addresses from both parties will be heard. The defendant, Abraham Joseph, is standing trial before the Iwo Road Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, on charges of conspiracy, public disorder and defamation against former FRIN…
Nigeria’s electoral and identity management agencies are moving closer to a unified system that could transform how citizens register and vote. On Wednesday, INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu and NIMC Director-General Abisoye Coker-Odusote met in Abuja to deepen cooperation on biometric data harmonisation. Together, the two institutions manage the country’s most comprehensive citizen databases. Yakubu…
The Federal Government, on Monday, prayed a Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a bail application filed by four suspects linked to notorious bandit kingpin, Bello Turji. Mr David Kaswe, lawyer who appeared for the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), told Justice Emeka Nwite not to grant the bail request. Kaswe argued that the…
An army official has emphasised the importance of sport as a strategic tool for nurturing discipline, leadership and unity in schools. Brigadier-General Ogheneyerowo Onovwiona, Director of the Leadership Development Institute at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre, made the remarks at the 17th Inter-House Sports Competition of Command Day Secondary School, Lungi Barracks, Abuja. According to…
