News as it breaks
The Ghanaian government has introduced a new licensing framework for the cultivation and management of industrial and medicinal cannabis. The initiative, announced on February 26 by Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, allows individuals and companies to apply for permits covering several activities in the cannabis value chain. These include cultivation, processing,…
Residents of Lagos state staged a protest over the persistent electricity outages affecting homes and businesses across the state. In a video that has since gone viral on social media, dozens of mostly young Nigerians were seen marching through the Fadeyi area of Lagos while holding placards and chanting slogans…
The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH) has suspended the implementation of its newly introduced ₦580,000 tuition fee for nursing students following protests by students of the institution. The decision was announced by the hospital’s Chief Medical Director, Joseph Ugboaja, during an interview with journalist. The…
The Nigeria Police Force has commenced the official pull-out ceremony for former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, marking the end of his tenure as the nation’s top cop. The ceremonial event, a long-standing tradition in the police force, signifies the formal retirement and honouring of a former Inspector-General for…
The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the appointment of Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance under the administration of President Bola Tinubu. The confirmation was announced by Senate President Godswill Akpabio after lawmakers approved the nomination through a voice vote during the Committee of the Whole session at…
Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, began their campaign at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament with an emphatic 70–37 victory over Colombia at the Astroballe Arena in Villeurbanne, France. The seven-time African champions delivered a commanding performance, dominating both ends of the court to underline their readiness…
Nkeiruka Nwode, who served as the Zonal Police Public Relations Officer (ZPRO) for Zone 13, has defended her role in an investigation involving the alleged withdrawal of over N100 million from the bank account of a detained suspect in Anambra State. In Nigeria’s often polarised conversation about policing,…
Dr. Ochogwu explained that the system is being upgraded to integrate climate risk indicators while strengthening the capacity of local response teams. By Isah Aliyu Chiroma The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution has intensified efforts to curb violent conflicts in Benue State, unveiling a strengthened early warning…
Benue’s landscape is marked by a complex terrain of challenges, from farmer-herder clashes and communal disputes and political contestation to rising youth violence and rising criminality like kidnapping and cultism. By Isah Aliyu Chiroma Benue State, a region often defined by the scars of recurring conflict, recently found…
The Federal Fire Service (FFS) has contained a midnight fire outbreak at De Bently Hotel in the Utako area of Abuja, preventing the blaze from spreading to nearby buildings. The incident occurred in a four-storey commercial building occupying an estimated 500 square metres, raising concerns among residents and business…
