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In a bid to address rising food insecurity in Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu has authorized the immediate release of over 100 metric tons of assorted food items from the nation's strategic reserve and the Rice Millers Association of…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) on Thursday, dismissed rumors of an impending increase in the price of petrol, commonly known as Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). In a statement issued today, the company's Chief…

In a statement released on Thursday, the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) announced a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, threatening nationwide industrial action if their demands are not met. The…

The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has faced mass opposition from Nigerian nurses and other users on X following the announcement of revised guidelines for verifying nursing certificates for foreign boards. The…

The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drugs Agency Commission (NAFDAC), Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, was recently in the eye of the storm; when reports quoted her to have said 50 per cent of pharmaceutical products imported…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says the era of abandoning government projects has come to an end under the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Wike stated this during the flag off ceremony of…

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana, SAN has urged the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to urgently organise an extra-ordinary session to discuss and respond to the…

In a Wednesday interview on ChannelsTV, All Progressives Congress (APC) spokesperson Felix Morka acknowledged the difficult economic situation Nigerians face, but urged patience and defended the government's record. "Our people are…

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, on Tuesday, expressed concern over the continued rejection of gunshot victims by hospitals in the country. This, the ministry said, was against the provisions of the Gunshot Act…

The Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, presented an optimistic outlook on the nation's economy during his address to the House of Representatives on Tuesday, February 6th, 2024. While acknowledging ongoing challenges, Edun emphasized…

Rising food prices have become a growing source of concern for the Nigerian government, with protests erupting in the northern cities of Minna and Kano. This economic pressure, impacting essential commodities, has stoked public…

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) president, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, expressed mounting frustration over the government's lack of action on their demands in a statement issued to the PUNCH Newspaper, on Monday. This…

Nigerian journalist David Hundeyin sparked controversy on Monday with a tweet alleging government interference in the distribution of his new book, "Breaking Point." "I owe an apology to everyone in Nigeria who ordered 'Breaking…

A veteran actor, and folk singer, Jimi Solanke, is dead. The legendary poet and playwright died on Monday at the age of 81. He was said to have died while being rushed from his country home at Ipara Remo in Remo North Local…

The Minister of Youth Development, Jamila Bio-Ibrahim, addressed concerns about NYSC corps member safety during an appearance on Channels Television's "Sunday Politics" program. She confirmed that the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)…