News as it breaks
The Zamfara State Government has announced a major milestone in its fight against malaria, revealing that more than 1.5 million children under the age of five have received Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) treatment in 2024. The announcement was made by the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Nafisa Mohammed Maradun, during…
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has extended its heartfelt congratulations to the Honourable Minister of Women Affairs, Hajia Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, on her appointment and recent international recognition for her efforts in championing women’s rights. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Honourable Minister in Abuja, NAWOJ National Chairperson,…
In a significant development for Nigeria’s aviation sector, unions under the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) have suspended their strike action until May 13, 2025, following the personal intervention of the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN, CON, FCIArb (UK). The resolution was reached after a crucial…
In a development raising fresh concerns over governance in Rivers State, the Sole Administrator, retired Vice Admiral Ibok Ette-Ibas, has again failed to honour an invitation by the House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee on Rivers State Oversight. The Committee, chaired by House Leader Professor Julius Ihonvbere, was constituted by the…
Medical experts have sounded the alarm over the escalating diabetes crisis in Nigeria, revealing that more than 11 million Nigerians are currently living with the disease, with many more cases remaining undiagnosed. The revelation was made by Professor Zuba Ilyasu, a consultant endocrinologist at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, during the…
The Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN, has officially designated the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport, Minna, as the alternative airport to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The announcement was made during the formal inauguration of Overland Airways’ new flight operations at the Minna airport.…
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has issued a firm directive to the Nigerian Army to eradicate bandit groups operating in Baruten and Kaiama Local Government Areas of Kwara State, as well as Borgu in the Kainji Forest area of Niger State, within the next one month.…
Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima has called for enhanced collaboration between stakeholders in the public and private sectors to drive Nigeria’s skills development agenda and unlock the country’s vast demographic potential. Speaking at the 5th National Council on Skills (NCS) meeting held in Abuja, the Vice President emphasised the need…
In a significant policy shift, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the use of cash transactions for Nigerian pilgrims participating in the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. This decision comes after appeals from Vice President Kashim Shettima and the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), aimed at safeguarding…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council has announced it will honour veteran media professional, Mrs. Moji Danisa, with the prestigious Trailblazer in Tabloid Journalism Award. This recognition celebrates her remarkable impact and trailblazing achievements in Nigeria’s media industry. A respected investigative journalist, television presenter, producer,…
