The Nigerian Army has dismissed as false and misleading allegations by a dismissed soldier, Lance Cpl. Rotimi Olamilekan, describing them as deliberate attempt to misinform the public and undermine troops morale. In a statement on Tuesday, the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, said Olamilekan, popularly known as “Soja Boi,” was dismissed…
An emergency delegates’ meeting of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) is set to take place in Abuja on Wednesday, as more than 200 members convene to address a growing leadership crisis within the body. Dr Oreyemi Ifedayo, Chairman of State Chairmen, disclosed in a statement released on Monday in Lokoja that the meeting was necessitated…
The Coalition of Zamfara Civil Society Organization Forums has issued a statement condemning Governor Dauda Lawal for allegedly engaging in discussions with armed groups. speaking in an interview with BBC Hausa service, Governor Lawal said dialogue with bandits was not entirely off the government’s table. He said, “A number of people have been harmed, others…
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 Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has organised a two-day refresher training for political parties on the use of its Candidate Nomination Portal (ICNP). In a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, INEC Director of Voter Education and Publicity, Mrs Victoria Eta-Messi, said the aim was to enhance the capacity of political parties and minimise procedural…
Nestled above the misty forests of South Dakota, scientists are in pursuit of one of the most profound questions in science: why does our Universe exist? They are competing with a separate team of Japanese scientists, who are several years ahead in this quest. The current theory explaining the formation of the Universe fails to…
Gov Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has described the death of a former Guardian Cartoonist, Mr Olaseinde Obe, fondly known by his signature ‘Obe Ess’, as a great loss to the media industry. Obe Ess, 68, was a legendary figure in Nigerian journalism. He spent many years at The Guardian newspaper, where his cartoons became…
A survey has shown German companies in the United States are showing some reluctance to invest given the U.S. presidential election. According to a survey by the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DIHK) published on Monday companies are waiting to see what the future economic policy of the country will be. DIHK foreign trade…
Dr Adetokunbo Pearse, a senior Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) figure in Lagos State, has described the party as more united and strategically focused following its recent national convention. He emphasised that the PDP is committed to preventing Nigeria from becoming a one-party state. Speaking to NAN on Monday, Pearse, who is also the Convener of…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has declared Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State as the new leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state following his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking at the official ceremony held at Okpara Square, Enugu, on Tuesday, Shettima said the APC constitution recognizes the sitting governor as…
