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Nigeria and India have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral relations, strengthening defence cooperation and advancing collaboration among countries of the Global South. The pledge was made during a courtesy visit by participants of the 66th Course of India’s National Defence College to Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja,…
The University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH) has awarded a contract for the supply and installation of a state-of-the-art 5 Tesla helium-free Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machine, in a move aimed at improving diagnostic services and patient care. Presenting the contract award letter to the successful contractor, the Chief Medical…
West African leaders, development partners and financial institutions have renewed calls for increased investment in the rice sector as the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) pushes to achieve regional rice self-sufficiency by 2035. The appeal was made at the opening of a two-day Round Table on Investment…
Nigeria and China have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cultural, sports and people-to-people exchanges as both countries marked the Chinese Wushu (Martial Arts) Premium Exhibition in Abuja. The event, organised by the China Cultural Centre in Nigeria in collaboration with Beijing Sport University, brought together government officials, diplomats, sports administrators,…
Italy’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Roberto Mengoni, has used celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic to reaffirm his country’s commitment to democracy, gender equality, international cooperation and stronger ties with Nigeria. Speaking during Italy’s National Day reception in Abuja, Mr Mengoni reflected on the country’s transformation since the…
A 14-year-old girl, Nancy Peter, has died after allegedly being subjected to severe corporal punishment by her mother and a pastor in Cross River State, police have said. The incident occurred in Wula Community, Eastern Boki, in Boki Local Government Area, and has triggered widespread outrage among residents and child…
Former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai (retd), has questioned claims that security agencies are unable to track bandits and kidnappers who openly share videos and communicate from their hideouts, insisting that authorities possess the capacity to locate such criminals. Speaking during an interview amid growing concerns…
The Director-General of the National Blood Service Agency (NBSA), Prof Saleh Yuguda, has called on Nigerians to embrace voluntary blood donation as preparations begin for the 2026 World Blood Donor Day campaign. In a message to stakeholders and development partners, Yuguda said the campaign would focus on increasing regular, voluntary…
Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has called for deeper cooperation between Africa and South Korea to tackle climate change, insecurity and future pandemics, insisting that the continent is seeking partnerships rather than aid. Speaking at the Korea-Africa Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Seoul, themed “Joint Responses to Global Challenges:…
More than 200 suspected terrorists have been killed during a five-day joint military operation along the Nigeria–Benin Republic border in Niger State, according to security and local sources. The offensive, codenamed Operation Savannah Shield, targeted armed groups operating around Banana community in Borgu Local Government Area and is being described…
