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NEC adopts 112 as national emergency number
11 hours ago
NEC adopts 112 as national emergency number
Nigeria’s National Economic Council (NEC) has approved the use of 112 as the country’s unified emergency response number across all…
Egbin power failure triggers Lagos blackout, load shedding
12 hours ago
Egbin power failure triggers Lagos blackout, load shedding
The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) says the ongoing drop in electricity supply affecting Lagos and nearby areas was caused…
Shettima okays UNODC, MTN survey on substance use
3 days ago
Shettima okays UNODC, MTN survey on substance use
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has declared support for the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the MTN…
Tinubu appoints Ojukwu as Foreign Affairs Minister
3 days ago
Tinubu appoints Ojukwu as Foreign Affairs Minister
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, following the resignation of Ambassador…
CAN condemns church killings, demands urgent action
3 days ago
CAN condemns church killings, demands urgent action
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Wednesday issued a strong warning over the rising attacks on Christian communities, saying…
FG declares May 1 Workers’ Day holiday
3 days ago
FG declares May 1 Workers’ Day holiday
The Federal Government has announced Friday, May 1, 2026, as a public holiday to mark this year’s International Workers’ Day.…
Tinubu holds security talks with Plateau delegation
4 days ago
Tinubu holds security talks with Plateau delegation
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday held a closed-door meeting with a delegation of stakeholders from Plateau State at the Presidential…
Nigeria among countries driving hepatitis deaths globally
4 days ago
Nigeria among countries driving hepatitis deaths globally
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said Nigeria and nine other countries account for about 70 per cent of global…
FG launches nutrition 774 initiative to tackle malnutrition
4 days ago
FG launches nutrition 774 initiative to tackle malnutrition
The Federal Government has announced a renewed national effort to combat malnutrition with the launch of the Nutrition 774 Initiative,…
Azuka Jebose rings bell at Duke Cancer center
5 days ago
Azuka Jebose rings bell at Duke Cancer center
“I rang the bell today.” A wave of emotion and hope filled the Duke Cancer Center as Azuka Jebose…