Author: Toscad News
Daily Killings Persist as Governor Alia Downplays Attacks – Terver Akase
…how Ortom’s Proactive Security Policies Faced Federal Roadblocks …my biggest lessons as Governorship aspirant were importance of grassroots engagement and the need for resilience in the face of challenges …the need for ethical reporting and professional standards remains crucial to maintaining credibility in journalism. A chat with Terver Akase, his…
NNPC Ltd Seals 20-Year Gas Supply Deal with Ssonic Petroleum for LNG Plant
The NNPC Gas Marketing Ltd (NGML), a subsidiary of NNPC Ltd, in partnership with NIPCO Gas Ltd, has signed a Gas Sale and Purchase Agreement (GSPA) with Ssonic Petroleum Ltd to supply natural gas for the company’s proposed Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) plant in the Lekki Free Trade Zone, Lagos…
NAWOJ FCT Urges Action on Gender Equality, Amplifies Rural Women’s Voices on IWD
As the world marks International Women’s Day 2025, the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), FCT Chapter, joins the global call to Accelerate Action in promoting gender equality and empowering women, particularly in rural communities. In a statement to commemorate the day, NAWOJ FCT Chairperson, Comrade Bassey Ita Ikpang, highlighted…
President Tinubu Appoints Six Chief Medical Directors to Lead Federal Hospitals
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
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…
Benue State Moves to Revamp Gaming Industry, Seeks Best Practices from Lagos
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…
Dangerous Opioids: NAFDAC Bans Indian Pharma Giant for Smuggling Illegal Drugs
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,…
Senate President’s Wife Sues Senator Natasha for N250 Billion Over Alleged Defamation
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…
NNPC Ltd. Leads Africa’s Gas Revolution, Driving Investment Growth – Kyari
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)…