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Tinubu, Obasanjo, Otti Urge National Unity as Abia Honours Aguiyi-Ironsi
The leaders called on Nigerians to embrace unity and learn from history during a memorial ceremony in Umuahia commemorating the late military leader, urging collective efforts toward a more peaceful, united, and prosperous nation. President Bola Tinubu, represented by the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa; former President Olusegun Obasanjo; Abia State Governor, Alex Otti;…
NMA Raises Alarm Over Doctor Shortage, Calls for More Medical Schools
The association has urged the Akwa Ibom State Government to establish at least seven medical training institutions to help tackle the growing shortage of healthcare professionals. An illustration showing a doctor The Nigeria Medical Association, Akwa Ibom State chapter, has decried the shortage of medical personnel in the state. The NMA urged the state government…
NCoS set to enrol inmates in health insurance scheme
The Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Sylvester Nwakuche, has disclosed that discussions are at an advanced stage to secure the enrolment of inmates into the National Health Insurance Scheme as part of efforts to improve healthcare delivery across custodial centres nationwide. Nwakuche stated this on Wednesday during the flag-off of the second phase of…
ADC Petitions NJC Over Judge’s Deregistration Ruling
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has petitioned the National Judicial Council (NJC) against Justice Lifu, accusing him of disregarding a Court of Appeal order directing him to stay proceedings in a case involving the party’s deregistration. ADC is one of the opposition parties in Nigeria. X/@Aminuchindoo The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has confirmed that it…
Okonjo-Iweala Urges AI, Clean Energy Investment To Withstand Economic Shocks
Analysts say Africa holds some of the world’s largest reserves of these minerals, yet continues to capture only a fraction of their economic value because most are exported without significant local processing. A file photo of former Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okono-Iweala. Africa must move urgently to position itself at the centre of the…
Nigeria, South Africa Hold Talks Over Xenophobic Attacks
The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Sola Enikanolaiye, decried what he described as a recurring pattern of xenophobic violence dating back to 1995, with subsequent outbreaks recorded in 1998, 2006, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2021, 2024 and 2026. Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Sola Enikanolaiye (R), meets with the South Africa’s Minister of…
Africa’s Top Policymakers Meet In Abuja To Tackle Global Economic Uncertainty
The event, themed “Building Resilience Amidst Geoeconomic Uncertainties,” brings together policymakers and finance experts to share perspectives on addressing volatility in global and domestic markets. A combo image of Cardoso and Okonjo-Iweala The seventh meeting of the African Emerging Markets Forum is ongoing at the Central Bank headquarters in Abuja. The meeting is attended by…
Northern Senators Condemn Benue, Kaduna Killings
They urged communities to work with security agencies by sharing timely information. This photo shows senators during a plenary session at the National Assembly in Abuja. The Northern Senators Forum has condemned the recent attacks in Benue and Kaduna states that resulted in the killing of dozens of citizens and the displacement of many families.…
FIFA To Sell Minority Stake In World Cup, Other Tournaments, Targets $4.2bn
FIFA has announced plans to sell a stake in the business operations of the World Cup and its other competitions through the creation […] FIFA has said it plans to sell a stake in the business operations of the World Cup and its other competitions through the creation of a semi-private subsidiary. World football’s governing…
EFCC faces credibility questions over asset auction
EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede. Photo: EFCC The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has come under fresh scrutiny over its decision to auction seized vehicles through a platform it intends to manage, with the Nigeria Association of Auctioneers accusing the anti-graft agency of undermining transparency, accountability and due process in the disposal of forfeited assets. The…
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