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< 1 mn read The Kogi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended former senator and governorship candidate Dino Melaye over alleged anti-party activities. The suspension was carried out by the PDP executive committee in Ayetoro Gbede, Ward 1, due to Melaye’s failure to respond to a summons. In a memo dated September 12, the ward […]

< 1 mn read The Lagos State Government has announced plans to close and divert traffic on Eko Bridge to facilitate emergency repairs by the Federal Ministry of Works. The closure will begin on Monday, September 16, and is expected to last for 8 weeks, with the bridge scheduled to reopen in the second week of November. The State […]

< 1 mn read Randy Waldrum has stepped down as the coach of the Super Falcons, ending his four-year tenure. His resignation was detailed in a letter dated September 12, in which he cited his wife’s health issues as the reason for his departure. “It’s been a very difficult few weeks following the Olympics, with my wife’s health issues, […]

2 mn read China has unveiled plans to gradually raise its statutory retirement age in response to the challenges posed by an aging population and a looming demographic crisis. This policy shift comes as the country grapples with a declining birth rate and an increasing number of elderly citizens. Currently, China’s retirement age is among the lowest globally […]

2 mn read Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have apprehended Alhaji Suleiman Ganiu Aremu, also known as Barryshine, a wanted drug baron who had been under the agency’s radar for two years. Aremu, the Managing Director and CEO of Barryshine Suleiman Nigeria Ltd, was implicated in multiple attempts to export cocaine to Saudi Arabia […]

< 1 mn read Former Enugu State House of Assembly candidate, Hon. Johnpaul Ani, has urged the National Assembly to implement reforms aimed at strengthening the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the judiciary. His call for reform was made during a public lecture and book presentation. Ani stressed the importance of ensuring the independence and effectiveness of these […]

2 mn read On Friday, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced its first prequalification of an mpox vaccine, a critical step anticipated to accelerate vaccine access amidst the ongoing epidemic in Africa. The announcement coincided with the arrival of the initial MVA-BN vaccine doses in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the epicenter of the outbreak. “This first […]

2 mn read The Seaport Terminal Operators Association of Nigeria (STOAN) has urged for the 0.5% collected into the Stevedore Fund to be dedicated to the training of dockworkers. During a recent Shipping Correspondents Association of Nigeria event, in collaboration with the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) in Lagos, Dr. Vicky Hastrup, Chairman of STOAN, emphasized the […]

< 1 mn read Boeing workers at the company’s West Coast factory went on strike early Friday after overwhelmingly rejecting a proposed contract. This work stoppage has disrupted production of the 737 MAX, Boeing’s best-selling jet, exacerbating existing production delays and financial difficulties. The strike, the first since 2008, comes amid heightened scrutiny from U.S. regulators and customers following […]

< 1 mn read A Professor of Mass Communication at Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Prof. Sunny Udeze, has urged African leaders to dismantle the negative image of Africa by eradicating entrenched corrupt practices. In his ESUT 39th Inaugural Lecture titled “DECONSTRUCTION STEREOTYPES AND RECONSTRUCTING THE IMAGE OF AFRICA IN THE GLOBAL MEDIA: PUBLIC RELATIONS NEXUS,” […]

< 1 mn read On September 12, 2024, the Nigerian Army executed a series of successful operations against terrorist groups in Kaduna and Niger States, resulting in significant victories. Operation in Kaduna: Troops raided a terrorist stronghold in Chigbolu village, Kachia Local Government Area, based on reliable intelligence. During this intense operation, they rescued 13 kidnapped individuals—six males and […]

< 1 mn read On Friday, the Nigerian Army announced a major victory in its ongoing fight against terrorism. On Thursday, September 12, 2024, troops carried out a deliberate and coordinated offensive in Mayanchi village, Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State, successfully eliminating Haliru Buzu, a notorious terrorist kingpin, and several of his fighters. The operation targeted a […]

2 mn read The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has issued a stark warning about a looming health crisis in Nigeria, where 200 million citizens are at risk of contracting 17 Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). The organization has highlighted open defecation as a critical factor exacerbating the spread of these diseases. At a recent two-day media dialogue in […]

< 1 mn read The Federal Government has issued a warning to the Niger Delta and southern states to prepare for potential flooding. This announcement comes alongside a clarification regarding the recent devastating flood in Maiduguri, Borno State. During a press briefing, Engineer Joseph Utsev, the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, addressed concerns about the Maiduguri flood. He […]

< 1 mn read Precious Selong, the member representing Urue Offong Oruko State constituency in the Akwa Ibom House of Assembly, has advocated for legislation to regulate the location of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) sales and vending outlets in the state. During a plenary session on Thursday, Selong raised concerns about the rapid proliferation of cooking gas sales outlets […]