The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday, for the first time, recommended the global use of a new class of weight-loss and diabetes drugs, urging […]
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Parents Decry Rising School Costs as Jigawa Resumes September 8
As public and private schools in Jigawa State prepare to resume for the 2025/2026 academic session on Monday, September 8, parents across the state are […]
Putin Warns Western Troops in Ukraine Would Be “Legitimate Targets”
VLADIVOSTOK, RUSSIA — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday warned that any Western troops deployed to Ukraine would be treated as “legitimate targets” for Moscow’s […]
Sokoto’s Deadly Waters: Boat Mishaps Claim 36 Lives in One Month, 74 Since 2020
SOKOTO STATE — Sokoto is once again in mourning as a string of fatal boat accidents continues to devastate riverine communities, exposing years of neglect […]
NESREA to Evacuate Hazardous Lead Slag from Ogun Community
OGIJO, Ogun State — The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) says it is finalising plans to evacuate hazardous used lead-acid battery (ULAB) […]
Abia Govt Sacks Six Justice Ministry Officers Over Payroll Fraud
UMUAHIA, Abia State — The Abia State Government has dismissed six senior officers of the Ministry of Justice after an internal audit and administrative inquiry […]
National Youth Games: Team Ekiti Clinches Basketball Gold, Shines in Multiple Sports
ASABA, Delta State — Team Ekiti continued its remarkable performance at the ongoing National Youth Games (NYG) in Asaba on Thursday, clinching gold in the […]
Onne Customs Generates N859bn, Seizes Contraband Worth N200bn in 15 Months
Rifles, ammunition, fake drugs and codeine cough syrups among major seizures under Babandede’s leadership The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Port Harcourt Area II Command, Onne, […]
FG Makes Tax ID Mandatory for Banking, Business Transactions from 2026
New Tax Administration Act requires all taxable persons, MDAs, and foreign suppliers to register The Federal Government has made it compulsory for all taxable Nigerians […]
Cigarette Stub Sparks Fire at Oyo Residence, Destroys Two Rooms
OYO TOWN – Panic gripped residents of Olugbile House in the Iyalamu area of Oyo town on Thursday morning when a fire outbreak, caused by […]