Politics Obi declares war on hunger, rejects coalitions ahead of 2027 election May 19, 2025 Friday Omosola Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has set the record straight amidst the mounting speculation over a possible alliance among opposition figures to challenge President Bola Tinubu in…
Health Temporary ban on sachet alcohol valid till December 31 – NAFDAC May 19, 2025 Damilola The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has explained its standpoint on the nationwide ban on sachet alcohol. Mr. Kenneth Azikiwe, Director of the FCT Directorate…
Politics Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan writes IGP, accuses Akpabio of tarnishing her image May 19, 2025 Damilola The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) in Nigeria, Kayode Egbetokun, claiming that Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, orchestrated “a coordinated smear campaign” targeted…
Health Kano govt, GAMMUN lead hypertension awareness campaign May 19, 2025 Helen Okechukwu The Kano State Government, in partnership with the GAMMUN Centre for Care and Development, has reaffirmed its commitment to preventing and managing hypertension through public awareness and advocacy.
World News Dawn Richard returns to stand as week two of Diddy trial unfolds May 19, 2025 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso The second week of Sean “Diddy” Combs’s criminal trial is underway, with more government witnesses expected to take the stand.
World News How 34,000 Nigerians become U.S. citizens in two years May 19, 2025 Damilola More than 34,000 Nigerians officially became citizens of the United States through naturalisation between 2020 and 2022, according to fresh data published by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).…
Nigeria News Lagos sets date to begin full enforcement of single-use plastics ban May 19, 2025 Friday Omosola The Lagos State Government has announced that it will begin full enforcement of the ban on Single-Use Plastics (SUPs) across the state starting from 1 July 2025. Commissioner for the…
Health Africa CDC, Unitaid sign MoU to boost production of health products in Africa May 19, 2025 Helen Okechukwu To strengthen and improve quality access to medicines, diagnostics, and medical oxygen, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), in a strategic partnership with Unitaid, has signed…
Health Mushrooms might treat parkinson’s, study suggests May 19, 2025 Helen Okechukwu A new study, which is at its early stage of development, has suggested that mushrooms could be used to treat patients suffering from Parkinson’s disease due to a component found…
World News Two Mexican navy cadets killed as training ship hits Brooklyn Bridge May 19, 2025 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso A promotional naval tour turned tragic over the weekend when Mexico’s naval training ship Cuauhtémoc collided with the iconic Brooklyn Bridge, killing two cadets and critically injuring 11 others. The…
