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The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has highlighted the state of Nigeria’s healthcare system, and life expectancy, calling for urgent reforms to improve access to quality medical care for all citizens. Expressing his…

The immediate past governor of Kogi state, Yahaya Bello, has asked the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court Abuja, Justice John Tsoho, to transfer his trial in alleged money laundering to Lokoja. Yahaya Bello said that he preferred…

The Senate on Thursday denied approving the purchase of a new presidential jet for President Bola Tinubu and Vice President, Kashim Shettima as speculated. Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, revealed this during plenary at the…

President Bola Tinubu has pledged to prioritize evidence-based prevention strategies to combat drug abuse and illicit drug trafficking in Nigeria. He urged all stakeholders to support the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)…

The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Wednesday ended their closed-door meeting with an agreement that all contentious issues will be amicably resolved to avert a strike. The parties also…

Former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi has said that most households in Nigeria now resort to prayers when they are sick, instead of procuring medicines to treat themselves. Peter Obi stated this on Wednesday at Nnamdi Azikiwe…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, says the intention of the man who detonated an explosive in Port Harcourt Tuesday, was to blow up the Presidential Hotel, a highly-rated hospitality facility in the state. Governor Fubara…

The Federal Government has commenced negotiations with the leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) as part of efforts to avert a proposed strike by the union. Speaking at the end of the meeting which held behind…

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has sued the Kaduna State House of Assembly over the latter’s claim that his eight-year administration allegedly siphoned ₦432bn leaving the state with huge debt liabilities. El-Rufai…

A former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has urged the Federal Government to step up its fight against drug abuse by introducing severe punishment for drug traffickers. Peter Obi disclosed this in a statement on X.com on Wednesday…

An officer of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has been confirmed dead while attending an engagement with a committee of the House of Representatives. A statement signed by the House Spokesman/Chairman, House Committee on Media and…

The Nigerian Army has condemned a viral video alleging that it recruits jihadists, saying that the footage is aimed at sowing discord and cause religious crisis in the country. Army spokesman, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, in a…

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has stepped down from consideration and deliberation on the memo on the new minimum wage to allow President Bola Tinubu to engage in more consultation with stakeholders. Minister of Information and…

President Bola Tinubu has described the lingering insecurity bedevilling Nigeria, particularly the North West region of the country, as inherited security compromises. The president added that the banditry and insurgency facing the…

Shoprite Mall has announced its intention to cease operation in one of its Abuja branches from June 30, 2024. The branch is situated at Novare Central Mall in Wuse Zone 5. This was contained in a circular signed by the Chief…