Written by By Kingsley Omonobi Lieutenant A.M. Yerima, a young Nigerian Navy officer involved in a recent altercation with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, reportedly escaped an attempted trailing by unidentified individuals in Abuja last night. According to sources, men in two unmarked Hilux vans without name tags followed Yerima from the NIPCO Filling Station … Continue reading “Yerima allegedly trailed in Abuja”
By Peter Duru Makurdi—Benue State is under siege as armed herdsmen and bandits continue to terrorize communities, leaving at least 53 people dead and residents living in fear. In Kwande Local Government Area, two traders were ambushed on Saturday while returning from the Jato-Aka Market to Nzaav community in Yaav Council Ward. Eyewitnesses said the … Continue reading “Herdsmen, bandits kill 3 in Benue”
By Laolu Elija, Adeola Badru & Luminous Jannamike THE emergence of Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN, as the new National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, at the party’s National Convention in Ibadan was not a tea party. It was the culmination of a long, complicated and politically charged process, shaped by legal battles, internal … Continue reading “Convention of controversies: How Turaki emerged as PDP national chairman”
By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor There are indications that Nigeria’s power regulatory framework is facing an unprecedented crisis, as it becomes obvious that the tenure of the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), would lapse on December 1, 2025. President Bola Tinubu has already nominated Engr. Abdullahi Garba Ramat, a former … Continue reading “NERC: Nigeria’s power regulatory system in disarray – Experts urge Tinubu to look inwards”
… Sanwo-Olu vows stronger public-private partnerships in healthcare … As NGO honours Vanguard with recognition Award By Chioma Obinna Within a decade of relentless service, the Health Emergency Initiative, HEI, has saved over 35,700 lives across Nigeria, emerging as a beacon of hope for vulnerable patients and a model of compassion-driven healthcare. To this end, … Continue reading “HEI saves 35,700 lives in 10yrs, transforms emergency healthcare nationwide”
By Chioma Obinna On this year’s World Diabetes Day, the World Health Organisation, WHO, introduced its first global guidelines dedicated solely to managing diabetes during pregnancy, marking an important moment for maternal and child health. The condition affects about one in six pregnancies worldwide, placing roughly 21 million women at risk each year. For decades, … Continue reading “WHO unveils first-ever global standard for diabetes care during pregnancy”
…Halt power supply to Imo over attack, abduction of staff …Imo transmission incident a dispute, not abduction — Police By Victor Ahiuma-Young & Emmanuel Iheaka The nation’s electricity supply may face a major crisis as the National Union of Electricity Employees, NUEE, has threatened a nationwide shutdown, following alleged attack on staff of the Transmission … Continue reading “Electricity workers threaten nationwide shutdown”
By Godwin Oritse Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, has strengthened its partnership with the International Organization for Migration, IOM, as part of renewed efforts to improve border management. The enhanced cooperation is expected to bolster institutional capacity for more effective migration management and border governance across the country. Speaking at a meeting in Lagos, Comptroller-General of … Continue reading “Border governance: NIS, IOM deepen strategic collaboration”
By Chioma Obinna As the world marks World Prematurity Day, global health agencies are calling attention to the increasing challenges faced by babies born too soon and the families who care for them. The 2025 theme, “Give preterm babies a strong start for a hopeful future,” aligns with the World Health Organisation’s, WHO, Healthy beginnings, … Continue reading “World Prematurity Day: WHO raises alarm as preterm births reach crisis levels”
By Chioma Obinna Following the misuse of alcohol among youths, stakeholders are calling for the urgent adoption of a national alcohol policy to protect Nigerian youth, safeguard public health, and reduce the growing social and economic costs of alcohol misuse. The stakeholders made the call at the First National Conference on Alcohol Harm Prevention and … Continue reading “Alcohol Misuse: Nigeria must adopt National Alcohol Policy Now – Experts”