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Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening ear, nose, and throat (ENT) healthcare services across Nigeria, amid growing concerns over hearing loss and a critical shortage of specialised medical personnel in the sector. Shettima made this known on Thursday evening while receiving a delegation from…
The Lagos State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully concluded its inaugural Annual Conference for Assistant Superintendents of Narcotics I & II, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing campaign against drug abuse and illicit trafficking in Nigeria. The landmark two-day conference, held at the…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja for Rome, Italy, on Saturday, following an official invitation from Pope Leo XIV to attend a special Mass marking the beginning of his papacy. This was disclosed in a statement released on Thursday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has officially opened a high-level Validation Workshop for its Labour Migration Strategy and Action Plan (2025–2035) in Accra, Ghana. The landmark event, held on May 13, 2025, marks a pivotal step towards promoting safe, orderly, and well-governed labour migration across West…
In response to a brutal bandit attack that claimed 23 lives in Alkaleri Local Government Area, the Bauchi State Government has approved the recruitment of 2,100 local vigilantes to strengthen community security. The recent assault targeted the Duguri and Gwana communities, leaving families devastated and heightening concerns over safety in…
The Delta State Government has announced that more than 250,000 residents have benefitted from various empowerment initiatives in the past two years, under the administration of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. This was disclosed by the State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, during a press briefing…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially admitted to technical errors that negatively impacted the performance of candidates during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) held across the country. Addressing journalists in Abuja on Wednesday, JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, emotionally acknowledged the faults that plagued this…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has opened a crucial meeting in Lagos today, aimed at reviewing and approving the draft Strategic Business Plan (SBP) and Communication Strategy for the Project Preparation and Development Unit (PPDU). This high-level gathering underscores ECOWAS’s renewed commitment to accelerating infrastructure development and…
In a display of honor and gratitude, distinguished military personnel who rendered outstanding service under the ECOWAS Stabilization Support Mission in Guinea-Bissau (ESSMGB) were formally recognized during the Third Combined Presentation of Medals and Awards Ceremony held on May 8, 2025. The prestigious event, organized to acknowledge the dedication and…
An Abuja-based barber, Joshua Aiyenuro, has declared his intention to break a Guinness World Record by attempting the world’s longest haircut marathon. Mr. Aiyenuro, the founder of the T-Jos Signature brand, which caters to top Nigerian footballers and other high-profile clients, made the announcement during a media briefing in Abuja.…
