News as it breaks
President Bola Tinubu has appointed six Chief Medical Directors (CMDs) to lead federal government-owned hospitals in Akure, Gombe, Azare, Lafiya, Maiduguri, and Kafanchan. The appointments, which span newly established and existing healthcare institutions, reflect the administration’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s healthcare system. List of Newly Appointed CMDs: Professor Olusegun Sylvester…
Women Groups Want Akpabio to Step Down, Demand Investigation into Alleged Sexual Harassment Saga …call for public hearing by Senate Committee on Ethics, for transparency, accountability Members of WOMANIFESTO, a coalition of over 350 women’s rights advocates, practitioners, and activists, have expressed deep concern over recent developments in the National…
By Manasseh Akawe, Media Assistant to the Executive Secretary, Benue State Sports Marketing and Lottery Board In a bid to modernize its gaming and lottery industry, the Benue State Sports Marketing and Lottery Board (BSSMLB) has embarked on a strategic initiative to adopt global best practices. A high-level delegation, led…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has banned Aveo Pharmaceuticals, an Indian pharmaceutical company based in Mumbai, for its involvement in the illegal production and distribution of dangerous opioid drugs across Nigeria and West Africa. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, NAFDAC’s Director General,…
Mrs. Unoma Godswill Akpabio, wife of the Senate President, has filed multiple lawsuits against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, demanding N250 billion in general damages and an unconditional apology to be published in two national newspapers. The legal battle, initiated at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, revolves around…
The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), Mele Kyari, has reaffirmed Africa’s strategic role in the global energy market, emphasizing Nigeria’s position as the continent’s leading oil and gas producer. Speaking at the opening of the 2025 Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES)…
In a strategic move to enhance Nigeria’s energy and maritime industries, NNPC Shipping, Stena Bulk, and Caverton Marine Limited have entered into a groundbreaking joint venture. The partnership, finalized in London last week, aims to establish a cutting-edge tanker operation catering to Nigeria and West Africa’s crude oil, refined products,…
By Gambo Jagindi The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has been a cornerstone of national security and critical infrastructure protection. Despite their heroic efforts, the corps faces a significant challenge The escalating attacks on electrical equipment, high-tension wire vandalism, and power cable sabotage have exposed a critical vulnerability…
Meet Toscad’s MAN OF THE WEEK: Dr. Kazeem Kolawole Raji …We Will Establish NBTI Technology Parks, Hubs in The Six Geo-political Zones of the Country. …through commitment, innovation, strategic collaboration, we will build a technologically driven, corruption-free, prosperous Nigeria The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Board…
In a significant move to support farming activities and promote food security, the Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and food security has distributed N5 billion worth of farm equipment and inputs to farmers in Jigawa State. This effort reaffirms the government’s commitment to agricultural transformation and food…
