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Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako The Federal Government on Monday raised fresh concerns over the growing burden of foodborne diseases in Nigeria, revealing that unsafe food causes more than 53,000 deaths and nearly 50 million illnesses annually across the country. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr […]

Abducted Oyo Principal, Mrs Rachael Alamu Twenty five days after the abduction of over 40 pupils alongside their teachers at Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota, Community Grammar School and L.A. Primary School, Esiele, in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, residents of Ogbomoso, on Monday, again trooped out in large numbers to demand […]

Mr Peter Obi The 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration over what he described as excessive borrowing and poor fiscal accountability. Obi said Nigeria’s total public debt has risen to about N200 trillion, which he attributed to what he called “imprudent governance” under the current […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has commended the Governor of Benue State, for what he described as his commitment to good governance and development, while reminiscing about his memorable National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) experience in the state. He made the remarks on Monday at his palace in while […]

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum, hailed the Nigerian military, particularly troops of the Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) for rescuing no fewer than 360 abducted Ngoshe community residents in Gwoza Local Council Area of the state. The rescued residents, mainly comprising women and their children were kidnapped by Boko Haram […]

Akpabio and Abbas The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has declared unlawful the National Assembly’s controversial N110 billion vehicle and allowance schemes, ruling that the spending of N40 billion on 465 vehicles for lawmakers and N70 billion in support allowances for newly elected members breached procurement laws, constitutional obligations, and the public trust. The […]

President Bola Tinubu The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling insecurity and easing economic hardship, insisting that Nigeria will not yield to terror or criminal intimidation. President Bola Tinubu’s position was conveyed on Sunday by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, during the National Inter-Denominational Church Service held […]

Ali Ndume Former Senate Leader, Senator Ali Ndume, has commended the Nigerian military and Borno State Governor, Prof Babagana Zulum, for the successful rescue of 360 abducted residents of Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. The victims, who had reportedly been held in insurgent captivity since March, regained their freedom on […]

Adelabu, his sister, and twin nephews after their release. Credit: Oyo Affairs Oyo State Police Command, on Sunday, confirmed the arrest of four suspects as well as the killing of two others during a rescue operation involving the sister of the 2027 governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress in the state, Bayo Adelabu, Busola, […]

Senator Yemi Adaramodu The Senate has promised to expedite action on the constitutional framework for the establishment of state police amid rising insecurity, banditry and abductions across the country. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Yemi Adaramodu, disclosed this in an interview with Saturday Punch. The lawmaker said the Red Chamber […]