Benue Gets Federal Approval for Four Snakebite Treatment Centres
The Benue State Government has secured federal approval for four health facilities to operate as designated snakebite treatment centres across the state’s three senatorial districts, a move expected to improve access to affordable, life-saving care. The approval, granted by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, will strengthen the state’s free snakebite treatment programme, […]
Police Fire Tear Gas at Lekki Tollgate #EndSARS Memorial
Police officers fired tear gas on Tuesday morning to disperse residents, journalists and political figures gathered at the Lekki tollgate in Lagos for a memorial commemorating victims of the October 2020 #EndSARS protests. Those affected included the African Democratic Congress governorship candidate in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, and the Nigeria Democratic Congress governorship candidate, Funso […]
EKSUTH to Induct 109 Nursing Graduates in Ekiti
The College of Nursing Services at Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH), Ado-Ekiti, is set to induct its first 109 graduates as part of efforts to address shortages of healthcare professionals in Nigeria. The Chief Medical Director of EKSUTH, Prof. Kayode Olabanji, disclosed this on Monday in Ado-Ekiti, saying the Nursing and Midwifery Council of […]
Atiku Faults Tinubu Government Over Lekki Shooting, Rising Costs
African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has criticised the Federal Government over unresolved questions surrounding the October 20, 2020, Lekki shooting and the rising cost of living in Nigeria. In a post on his X account on Tuesday, Atiku said Nigerians were still waiting for accountability over the shooting of #EndSARS protesters at […]
Tanker Explosion Under Otedola Bridge Leaves Two Severely Burnt, Triggers Lagos Traffic Gridlock
By Shakirat Lawal. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) said the “terrifying conflagration left two victims with extensive and severe burn injuries, necessitating their immediate extrication from the danger zone and urgent medical intervention”. Adebayo Taofiq, LASTMA’s Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, however, said the agency’s emergency response team, in […]
Poland Target Winning Start Against Nigeria’s Flamingos at U-17 World Cup
Poland U-17 women’s head coach Paulina Kawalec is targeting a winning start when his side faces Nigeria’s Flamingos in their opening match at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup on Saturday. The Group B encounter will take place at Pitch 4 of the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat, Morocco, with kick-off scheduled for […]
Ibadan Indigenes Council Warns Politicians Against Electoral Violence
The Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) has urged politicians and their supporters in Oyo State to shun violence and embrace peaceful campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections. The council’s President-General, Chief Ajeniyi Ajewole, made the call in a statement issued by its Publicity Secretary, Kola Olomide, in Ibadan on Saturday. Ajewole expressed concern […]
Osun Amotekun Arrests Five Suspects Over Theft, Burglary, Fraud
The Osun State Security Network Agency, known as Amotekun Corps, has arrested five suspects over alleged theft, conspiracy, shop burglary and fraud in different parts of the state. The suspects were identified as Adebisi Olalere, 30; Isiaka Yinusa, 33; Farika Azeez, 30; Daniel Moses, 30; and Monday Lawrence, 30. In a statement issued on Saturday, […]
Enugu Approves N32bn Gratuity Payments for Retirees
The Enugu State Government has approved the payment of approximately N32 billion in outstanding gratuities owed to retirees, with an initial N10 billion tranche to be released to begin the process. The Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, announced the decision on Friday while briefing journalists at Government House after a State Executive […]
Onidogun of Idogun, Oba Moses Bakare, Dies After Collapse
The Onidogun of Idogun in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, Oba Moses Ekundayo Bakare, has died after reportedly collapsing on Wednesday. The monarch was taken to a hospital, where he remained in a coma for about 24 hours before he died on Thursday evening. His death comes nearly a year after a crisis […]
