Trial of suspected arsonists stalled
The trial of five suspects arrested in connection with the burning of the Rivers House of Assembly last year could not proceed on Tuesday at the Federal High Court, Abuja. …
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NCDC highlights challenges faced in tackling diseases in Nigeria
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says it is facing numerous challenges in addressing epidemic-prone diseases in the country.The Director General, Jide Idris, highlighted inadequate funding and …
Tinubu celebrates Nigerian women, unveils empowerment initiatives
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to uplifting all women, especially those in rural communities, even as he hailed Nigerian women, describing them as “pillars of wealth and power”. …
Nigerian hospital identifies ‘under-explored’ areas in care management
A multidisciplinary committee in charge of cancer care management at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abuja, Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has said it already identified critical areas in the …
ECOWAS lifts sanctions on Niger, Mali, Guinea
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Saturday in Abuja lifted sanctions it imposed on Niger over the unconstitutional takeover of government in that country on July 26, …
ECOWAS lifts sanctions on Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Saturday in Abuja lifted sanctions it imposed on Niger over the unconstitutional takeover of government in that country on July 26, …
Police officers detained for alleged N30 million extortion
The Nigerian Police, Force headquarters, Abuja, has detained some officers over an alleged extortion of N30.3 million from a Nigerian. The Force spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi disclosed this in a statement …
What Tinubu told African leaders about African Central Bank, ECOWAS crisis
President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria is ready to host the African Central Bank in line with the vision of the Abuja Treaty. Addressing leaders at the 37th Ordinary Session of …
Why there is poor electricity supply in Abuja – AEDC
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has attributed the unstable power supply experienced in Abuja to insufficient power allocation. The management of AEDC made this known in a statement posted …
Nigeria’s electricity prices may increase as govt says subsidy no longer sustainable
The Nigerian government on Wednesday said it has become very difficult to sustain subsidies on electricity in the country. Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, disclosed this at a press …