By Daniel Ayantoye and Dare Olawin Nigerians in major cities are groaning under the rising cost of Liquefied Petroleum Gas, commonly called cooking gas, as the...
By Isah Ojo Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have freed the 416 captives abducted from Ngoshe, a community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. Confirming...
The Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS) has called for the full implementation of a national cancer survivorship framework and stronger support systems to improve the lives of...
By Saheed Oyelakin The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency says it has intercepted large consignments of opioids and other illicit substances concealed in a truck conveying...
Angela Onwuzoo In a move to improve the nutritional value of plant-based foods and tackle micronutrient deficiencies in Nigeria, a non-governmental organisation, Sight and Life Foundation,...
By Muhammad Nur Tijani The Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Malam Ali M. Ali, has commended the contributions of nurses and midwives...
While Nigeria’s most successful businessmen often command the spotlight for their wealth, influence and corporate achievements, many have had remarkable women standing beside them through the...
With 208 deaths from Lassa fever and 67 fatalities from cholera already recorded in 2026, Nigeria is grappling with multiple infectious disease outbreaks even as fears...
School attacks, kidnappings and the worsening insecurity in the country are putting children at risk of depression, anxiety, poor academic performance, trust issues and post-traumatic stress...
As transport fares soar, driven by rising petrol prices amid poor pay, worsening hardship and deepening poverty, many Nigerian workers are sacrificing sleep to cut costs—turning...
By Franca Ofili Prof. Palokinam Pitche has assumed office as Director-General of the West African Health Organisation (WAHO), the Economic...
“The heart of the seminary experience” is “learning to be with the Master, Jesus,” Pope Leo XIV tells Italian seminarians...
Ayoola Babalola The Lagos State Government has unveiled a three-year strategic plan to close persistent gaps in HIV prevention, testing...
Disney star, Carla Jeffery has died at the age of 33. This was disclosed in a statement shared on her...
By Kazeem Akande The Rotary Club of Lagos Royale on Wednesday sensitised Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) and Faith-Based Birth Attendants...
As he meets with Latin-rite Bishops from Arab regions, Pope Leo XIV urges the Church to confront conflict and division...
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This has long been recognised – a previous Government target aimed to diagnose 75% of cancers at stages I and II by 2028. But progress has been slow. Will things...
Music star, Joseph Akinwale Akinfenwa-Donus, popularly known as Joeboy, has shared his opinion on early marriage, revealing that he fancies...
Ayoola Babalola The death toll from last week’s devastating flash floods in Nepal has risen to 1,222, with 4,875 people...
Veteran Nollywood actress, Patience Ozokwor, aka Mama G, has said it is wrong for parents to completely shield their children...
By Rosemary Iwunze Pension Fund Administrators, PFAs, have pushed about N17.1 trillion from Nigerian pension monies to Federal Government, FG,...
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By Rose Okudaye The World Health Organisation (WHO) and stakeholders in Nigerian natural medicine have called for stronger regulation,...
The mortal remains of three former Church leaders return to Dili, joining those of a fourth bishop as Timor-Leste honours...
By Elizabeth Adegbesan Credit to the private sector declined month-on-month (MoM) by 15.3 percent to N33.9 trillion in July 2026...
•As DISCOs meter 308,106 Nigerians in 2 months By Ediri Ejoh The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, yesterday said the...
– Advertisement – The world is on track to cross the 1.5°C global warming threshold, likely within the next few...
Afrobeats star, Davido has revealed that he will soon leave music to focus on making billions. He said this while...
By Gilbert Ekugbe The Lagos State Government has called for greater support for widows, reaffirming its commitment to protecting their...
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By Gilbert Ekugbe The Oyo State Government has commenced enforcement of its house-to-house waste collection policy, warning residents and business...
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By Efecha Gold Residents of Delta State may soon no longer have to travel to neighbouring states for specialised psychiatric...
At the Wednesday General Audience, Pope Leo XIV reflects on the Church’s mission to be at the service of humanity...
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The document “Caring for Our Common Home” calls for a “responsible and fraternal response to the Triune God”. The ecological...
By Nathaniel Shaibu The Federal Capital Territory Administration has commenced a two-week mass vaccination campaign targeting between 15,000 and 20,000...
Poland’s new rules on religion classes in public schools are raising concerns among parents, catechists and bishops, who say the...
– Advertisement – The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, participated actively in the Africa Local Content...
