The Federal Government has flagged off the distribution of emergency obstetric and newborn healthcare equipment, commodities and delivery kits worth N10bn to strengthen maternal and child healthcare services in Bauchi State. The intervention, unveiled on Saturday by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, is…

…has become a matter of public accountability that requires full explanation from the Federal Government. This was contained in a statement issued on Saturday and signed by its spokesperson, Dr. Habibu Sale Mohammed. According to the statement, the movement said the controversy raises serious questions about transparenc…

…speaking at Mount Rushmore with its giant carved heads of four of his legendary predecessors. But he added at the foot of the iconic monument: "As we approach this magnificent anniversary, we see our American identity under a renewed attack." He charged that there was "a resurgence of the communist menace in our land."…

…on Friday. He said the gesture, alongside other pension interventions by the Federal Government, had strengthened confidence in the administration's commitment to the welfare of elderly citizens. He said, "We are very happy with the present government. No president in Nigeria has achieved as much as His Excellency, Bol…

…pontiff has made the defence of migrants one of the pillars of his papacy, like his predecessor, Francis, praising those who help the needy and decrying mass deportations in the United States. The 70-year-old was expected to use the half-day trip to the Mediterranean island, a frontier between Africa and Europe, to cal…

…strain, but played the whole 120 minutes and stepped up for his country when they needed him. “If somebody was going to do it, it would be me. I am more experienced than others and I wanted to give them confidence,” said Salah, who had looked emotional afterwards. “I decided last minute, I had to do it.” Salah proclaim…

…who made the declaration in a post on his X handle, accused Adeniyi of being an "irredeemable con artist" who is expertly exploiting Nigerian public psychology regarding corruption to shield himself from criminal accountability by dragging the name of the Chief of Staff into his multi-billion-naira fraudulent enterpris…

…reached the milestone following his two-goal performance in France's 3-0 victory over Sweden in the Round of 32 on June 30. Mbappé's average of 1.11 knockout-stage goals per game is the highest among active players on the list. Argentina captain Lionel Messi is among four players with six knockout-stage goals after add…

…secure our agricultural areas, we cannot secure our future," he said. Obi called on the Federal Government and state leaders to move beyond political rhetoric and make transparent, upfront investments in securing agricultural corridors and supporting smallholder farmers with accessible resources. He urged closer collab…

…and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, the aircraft unveiling was a validation of Federal Government's policy, which is to support local airlines. Keyamo said: "Let me be very clear: we are not confused as to where we are going. We are clear. We are very clear as to our policy direction, and it is better and more pr…

…announced the NRC's plans towards decarbonising its locomotive fleet, aligning with the Federal Government's drive towards cleaner energy. He encouraged investments in this area, saying Nigeria had a ready market. He said, "We have completed Proof of Concept converting our diesel engines to LNG. We ran it for one month…

…man of the match, said Colombia were improving game by game, though he admitted they needed to be sharper in front of goal. “We’re just missing that little detail of finishing a bit better and staying composed,” he said. “I think we played a very solid game.” The winger, who scored 15 goals in the Bundesliga for Bayern…

…is set to be the largest-scale public event in Iran since the burial of Khamenei's predecessor, Ruhollah Khomeini, in 1989. - 'Final goodbye' - The coffin will lie in state until Monday, when a procession will pass through Tehran. On Tuesday, it will move to the clerical hub of Qom, before moving on Wednesday to cities…

…him. Onome claimed he became one of the people regularly contacted whenever children needed to be transported from one location to another. Instructions were allegedly communicated through telephone calls, while payments were made into his account after assignments were completed. He said the organisers rarely met him…

…of these incidents underscores the urgent need for coordinated action at the federal, state, and local government levels. For the people of Ughelli North, however, the issue is not about political debates or policy discussions. It is about survival. Farmers want to return safely to their farms. Parents want their child…

…1999 Constitution contained one of the most consequential sentences in the country's federal architecture: that there shall be a police force for Nigeria, and that "no other police force shall be established for the Federation or any part thereof." That single clause has been the legal wall blocking every attempt at st…

…2025 after forged appointment letters surfaced and Adeyemi was later charged before the Federal High Court for forgery, impersonation and obtaining by false pretence. Adeyemi, however, denied all the allegations against him saying he was ready to clear his name in court. He also demanded an independent panel from the p…

…Congress (NDC) following a series of legal and political developments. In June, the Federal High Court in Lokoja, Kogi State, stunned sections of the opposition when it set aside its December 2025 judgment directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the NDC as a political party, although…

…the Mutfwang administration has continued to advocate closer collaboration among the Federal Government, licensed mining operators, host communities and security agencies to ensure that Plateau's abundant mineral resources contribute meaningfully to economic development rather than fuel insecurity. The governor has con…

…data openly accessible, we are equipping countries and partners with the evidence needed to design targeted interventions, strengthen surveillance systems, and accelerate progress towards reducing the global impact of STIs," Kasaeva said. According to the WHO, the database currently covers five STIs, including chlamydi…

…but they also bolster our resolve to work even more to make Edo State one of the Federation’s safest states. “Within the period under review, a total of 45 suspects of violent crimes were arrested. “These achievements underscore our unwavering resolve to rid Edo State of criminal elements and demonstrate that the Comma…

…promises skills training, trauma counselling By Dickson Omobola & Matilda Ikediobi Federal Government has said its agencies are committed to the reintegration of Nigerians who voluntarily returned from South Africa through livelihood support, skills acquisition programmes, psychosocial and mental health counselling to…

The Confederation of African Football has invited its member associations from 54 African countries to submit bids to host the 2028, 2032 and 2036 editions of the Africa Cup of Nations. CAF announced the bidding process in a statement published on its website on Friday. It said the framework was designed to ensure a tr…

…by moderate rains are expected over parts of Plateau, Niger, Nasarawa and the Federal Capital Territory during the morning hours. "By afternoon and evening hours, thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over parts of Kogi, Benue, Plateau, Niger, Nasarawa States and the Federal Capital Territory,'' it said. Accor…

…as a sign that the war against insurgency has been won. Instead, it urged the Federal Government to take urgent steps to prevent extremist groups from exploiting the situation. HURIWA warned that unless Nigerian security agencies quickly fill the operational gap left by the departing U.S. forces, terrorist groups could…