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BREAKING: Kebbi Assembly Speaker, Muhammad Zuru, dies in Egypt

Nigeria, April 7 -- The Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Muhammad Zuru, is dead. Mr Zuru, popularly known as Lifiddan Zuru, reportedly died on Monday evening in Cairo, Egypt, where he ha... Read More


ADC alleges political persecution of El-Rufai, opposition in Kaduna amid INEC dispute

Nigeria, April 7 -- The Kaduna State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has alleged a persecution of former governor Nasir Ahmed El-Rufai and other opposition figures in the state. The ... Read More


Again, Trump threatens to commit war crimes, says 'Iranian civilisation will die'

Nigeria, April 7 -- United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to extinguish an entire civilisation, as American and Israeli forces intensified strikes on Iranian territory and a self-... Read More


World Health Day: WHO urges Nigerians to trust science, warns against health misinformation

Nigeria, April 7 -- The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged Nigerians to rely on verified health information and scientific evidence, warning that misinformation continues to threaten public hea... Read More


Nigeria moves to establish air emergency system, begins talks with aerospace firm

Nigeria, April 7 -- The Nigerian government has opened discussions with European aerospace manufacturer Airbus to develop a nationwide ground-to-air emergency medical response system. The Coordinatin... Read More


World Health Day: WHO calls for science-driven action amid rising global health threats

Nigeria, April 7 -- The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for stronger global collaboration and sustained investment in science to tackle emerging health threats, as countries mark World Heal... Read More


Nigerian resident doctors suspend strike, resume Wednesday

Nigeria, April 7 -- Less than 24 hours after commencing a nationwide strike, the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced the suspension of the industrial action. The strike, tri... Read More


Updated: Nigerian resident doctors suspend strike, resume Wednesday

Nigeria, April 7 -- Less than 24 hours after commencing a nationwide strike, the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced the suspension of the industrial action. The strike, tri... Read More


Middle East War: How countries are responding to oil price shock & what Nigeria must do

Nigeria, April 7 -- The ongoing war that the United States and Israel are waging on Iran has sent shockwaves across global energy markets, with far-reaching consequences for economies worldwide. Afri... Read More


Clarus of 'New Masquerade' fame is dead

Nigeria, April 7 -- Veteran Nollywood actor Davis Ofor, renowned for his role as Clarus in the 1980s Nigerian sitcom "New Masquerade", is dead. He was 85. Fellow actor Tony Akposheri broke the news ... Read More