…contacts now being monitored," he said.Ghebreyesus noted that more contacts still needed to be identified for each confirmed case to effectively interrupt transmission chains.He said that treatment capacity has grown to about 650 beds across 22 health centres, although roughly 96 percent of available beds are already o…

…for the confidence reposed in him. Ofili said reconciliation efforts initiated by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare had restored harmony within the profession, creating an enabling environment for the council to effectively discharge its statutory responsibility of regulating medical laboratory practice…

…for six weeks. Recall that on February 27, the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation, AGF, arraigned Ozekhome and his co-defendant, Ponfa Useni, on 12 counts of forgery and impersonation, which stemmed from a battle over property ownership in the UK. Ruling on the application for release of Ozekhome 's passp…

…affected employees before making redundancy decisions and demonstrate they considered redeployment or alternative roles. In its defence, Nokia argued that its 2023 reorganisation of teams supporting Safaricom’s Kenya and Ethiopia operations was intended to improve efficiency and competitiveness. It said it had notified…

…the rivalry between Governor Hyacinth Alia and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume. According to the source, Tinubu and other national leaders approved a compromise under which Governor Alia retained influence over the State Assembly candidates while Akume's camp secured greater control of t…

…that allows Nigerians to prove their identity using both physical and digital credentials. Identity can now be delivered through smartphone apps, QR codes, biometric authentication, digital wallets, and other emerging technologies. The approach is consistent with digital identity systems increasingly adopted in several…

…candidate of the Action Alliance in Imo State, Uche Nwosu, has commended the Federal Government for its decision to phase out the separation of Junior Secondary School and Senior Secondary School, describing the policy as a timely reform capable of reducing school dropouts and improving access to education. Nwosu's com…

The management of Federal University Wukari, FUW, in Taraba State has issued a security advisory, directing all members of staff and students to refrain from travelling along the Wukari-Zaki Biam and Wukari-Takum roads until further notice, citing prevailing security concerns in the affected areas.The directive was con…

…of Kano, Kaduna and Jigawa states continue to delay the implementation of the 2025 Federal Government-ASUU Agreement in their state-owned universities. Addressing a press conference at Bayero University, Kano, on Wednesday, the Zonal Coordinator of ASUU Kano Zone, Abdulrazaq Ibrahim, said that while the Federal Governm…

…he got out from the Kuje correctional facility following his N200 million bail at a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja over alleged defamation of President Bola Tinubu. “Nigeria had a transition to civil rule, but never became a democratic nation. We don't have the basic tenets of democracy. “Because the military left…

…appreciated to N1,369 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, NFEM. 6. The Federal Government's reduction in vehicle import levies has officially taken effect, offering hope of lower vehicle prices while prompting auto dealers to seek clarity on the newly introduced Green Tax before assessing the full impac…

…NKST family." The church also appealed to security agencies and the Benue State and Federal Governments to intensify efforts to rescue the victims and bring the perpetrators to justice. "We further call on the relevant security agencies, as well as the Governments of Benue State and the Federal Republic of Nigeria, to…

…In the House of Representatives, Benue State recorded the most changes, with five federal constituencies affected. Dickson Tarkighir replaced Ikper Chris Terfa in Makurdi/Guma; Sesoo Ikpagher replaced Livinus Tsar Adzor in Vandeikya/Konshisha; Terser Ugbor substituted Kohol Shedrach Iornem in Kwande/Ushongo; Sekav Dzua…

…has no justification for failing the people on security, especially given that unprecedented funds have been accruing to it following the removal of fuel subsidy by President Bola Tinubu, to enable states to have the necessary support and resources to confront security challenges within their territories. The statement…

…secondary school facilities remain underutilised. "The Minister also announced that the Federal Government will phase out the disarticulation policy separating Junior Secondary Schools from Senior Secondary Schools, the arrangement that has contributed to overcrowded junior secondary schools, underutilised senior secon…

…properties connected to Alison-Madueke, were marked for final forfeiture to the Federal Government. The auction process commenced on January 9, initiating a complex legal battle. What you should know Diezani Alison-Madueke's tenure as Nigeria's Minister of Petroleum Resources between 2010 and 2015 was marked by allegat…

…Corps (NYSC). The bold move to reposition the 53-year-old scheme was approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) at its meeting on Monday. In a statement on Tuesday, Honorable Eta, who incidentally is the Chairman of the Board of NYSC, expressed delight over the move by President Tinubu to align the scheme with con…

…led to immediate consequences. The margins for error at this level are razor-thin, and federations have shown little patience, resulting in swift dismissals and abrupt ends to managerial tenures after disappointing results. At the same time, the conclusion of a tournament cycle brings a natural moment of reflection, pr…

…on Policy and Coordination, Hadiza Bala Usman, briefed journalists after Monday’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on the far-reaching reforms approved for the NYSC, which was established in 1973. In a post on his verified X account, @ABAT, on Wednesday, President Tinubu said his administration is repositioning…

…Solana $73.81 + 3.50% – 10.96% * Data as of 06.40 AM WAT, June 30, 2026. JOB OPENINGS Kredete —Blockchain Engineer — Lagos, Nigeria BBC — Video Journalist, BBC News Igbo — Lagos, Nigeria Bank of Taiwan, South Africa —Chief Risk Officer — Gauteng, South Africa M-KOPA — Group Tax Manager, Finance Business Partnering Mana…

…a thunderous strike and then turned provider for Raul Jimenez. Ecuador desperately needed to wrest back the momentum after the break but struggled to shift through the gears, with the home side largely in control. Mexico had not won a World Cup knockout game since 1986, when they last hosted the tournament. Tuesday's w…

…Alliance (APGA) House of Representatives candidate for the Dunukofia/Njikoka/Anaocha Federal Constituency in the 2027 general elections, Chief Chukwudi Oli, has received a boost following the endorsement of his candidacy by members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), All Progressives Congress (APC), Nigeria Democrat…

…again" were eliminated in Nigeria. He described the kill haul of terrorists as unprecedented since 9/11. Perhaps more important than the human yield was the confiscation of such a large quantum of electronic and digital devices from terrorist camps that it took "an additional plane" to move them out of Nigeria to a saf…

By Chioma Obinna The Federal Government, food industry players, and nutrition stakeholders on Tuesday intensified efforts to achieve full compliance with Nigeria's food fortification programme as part of a broader strategy to tackle the growing burden of hidden hunger and micronutrient deficiencies affecting millions a…

Kylian Mbappe scored twice and Michael Olise was in scintillating form as France beat Sweden 3-0 at the World Cup on Tuesday and set up a last-16 clash with Paraguay. Mbappe finished a superb move to break the deadlock just before half-time in the last-32 tie watched by 80,663 at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, afte…