The World Health Organisation (WHO) says more than 720,000 people die by suicide every year, with millions more attempting it, calling for urgent action to […]
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Economy
FG, EU, Germany Launch €18.3m Climate-Smart Agriculture Project in Nigeria
The Federal Government of Nigeria, in partnership with the European Union and the Government of Germany, on Wednesday launched the €18.3 million EU-VACE TARED Project, […]
Ex-Wada Appointees Beg Ododo to Pay Three Months’ Salary Arrears
Former political appointees who served under ex-Governor Idris Wada of Kogi State have appealed to Governor Usman Ododo to pay their outstanding three months’ salary […]
Ooni Urges Prayers for Tinubu as Cherubim & Seraphim Marks 100 Years
MABA, Ogun State — The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has urged Nigerians to intensify prayers for the country and its leaders, particularly President […]
Soludo Orders Arrest of OCHA Brigade Operatives Over Onitsha Shooting
AWKA — Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has ordered the arrest and prosecution of operatives of the Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra Brigade (OCHA […]
Nigeria Targets $60bn Investment to Boost Gas Infrastructure — NNPCL
MILAN, ITALY — The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) says the country is seeking $60 billion in new investments over the next five to […]
Idoma Council Debunks Claims Linking Tinubu, SGF to Revoked Chieftaincy Titles
BENUE — The Idoma Area Traditional Council (IATC) has dismissed reports suggesting that President Bola Tinubu and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation […]
Resident Doctors Meet Today as Strike Ultimatum Nears Expiry
ABUJA — The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) will today (Wednesday) hold its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting to decide its next line of […]
Kano Govt Bans Unlicensed Chainsaw Use, Introduces Permit Framework to Curb Deforestation
KANO — The Kano State Government has announced a ban on the unlicensed use of chainsaws for tree cutting, felling, and trimming as part of […]
Dangote Refinery Dismisses Petrol Shortage Fears Amid Tanker Drivers’ Strike
LAGOS — The Dangote refinery has assured Nigerians that there will be no petrol shortage despite an ongoing strike by fuel tanker drivers, which has […]