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PT Health Watch: How Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension puts mother, baby at risk

Nigeria, Sept. 27 -- High blood pressure during pregnancy can put both the mother and baby at risk, if not detected and properly managed. Pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) is high blood pressure t... Read More


Flamingos win WAFU-B U17 Girls Cup, set sights on World Cup

Nigeria, Sept. 27 -- Nigeria's U17 women's national team, the Flamingos, have won the WAFU-B U17 Girls Cup in Yamoussoukro, Cote d'Ivoire, after defeating Togo 4-0 in Sunday's final. The victory comp... Read More


Governor Oyebanji dissolves boards, terminates appointments of political aides

Nigeria, Sept. 27 -- Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has approved the immediate dissolution of boards, commissions and parastatals in the state. The Governor has also terminated the appointmen... Read More


Police arrest man accused of stabbing 42-year-old to death over N500 gift

Nigeria, Sept. 27 -- The police in Cross River State have arrested a man accused of stabbing a 42-year-old man to death following a disagreement over a N500 gift. The suspect, Ebino Ikpi, was arreste... Read More


Explosion as vehicle crashes into gas shop in Abuja

Nigeria, Sept. 27 -- Panic struck Kubwa, a satellite town in Abuja, on Sunday morning when a vehicle crashed into a gas retail shop, triggering an explosion that shook the area, Daily Trust reported. ... Read More


At least 27 people killed in separate South African mass shootings

Nigeria, Sept. 27 -- n South Africa, two mass shootings occurred hours apart between Saturday and Sunday that killed at least 27 people in two townships. The South African Police Service disclosed th... Read More


'I'm like three women': Olori Atuwatse says Olu of Warri won't embrace polygamy

Nigeria, Sept. 27 -- Olori Atuwatse III, wife of the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, has said her husband will not change his position on polygamy. The Queen commented during an exclusive intervie... Read More


CARSPO 2026: Philips praises Uzodimma, Disu for police retreat

Nigeria, Sept. 27 -- Shina Philips, one of the organisers of the Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers (CARSPO), has praised Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma and Inspector-General of Polic... Read More


Air Peace blames fuel shortage, weather for Abuja-Maiduguri flight cancellation

Nigeria, Sept. 27 -- Air Peace has attributed the cancellation of its Abuja-Maiduguri flight on Saturday to aviation fuel shortage in Abuja and a subsequent restriction on operations at the Maiduguri ... Read More


Super Eagles depart for Guinea-Bissau clash after Madagascar win

Nigeria, Sept. 27 -- The Super Eagles will leave Uyo on Sunday for Bissau, where they will face Guinea-Bissau in their second 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match on Tuesday. The Nigerian team... Read More