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Police Service Commission promotes 775 officers

Nigeria, Dec. 19 -- The Police Service Commission (PSC) said 775 police officers have been promoted to various ranks. The commission, in a statement posted on Facebook Thursday evening, said the prom... Read More


Family of truck driver killed during police shootout seeks Otti's help

Nigeria, Dec. 19 -- The family of a slain truck driver in Abia State, Chinedu Ukwu, has appealed to Governor Alex Otti of Abia to assist them in their difficulties caused by the loss of their breadwin... Read More


SERAP urges court to halt extension of sachet alcohol ban moratorium

Nigeria, Dec. 19 -- The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Lagos, seeking to stop the Federal Ministry of Health and the Attorney-Ge... Read More


In honour of Odia Ofeimun, By Kunle Ajibade

Nigeria, Dec. 19 -- Odia Ofeimun is formidably learned and insightful. His poetry and journalism are distinguished by their eloquence and dazzling intelligence. Deriving strength and confidence in stu... Read More


Tax data sovereignty: Tinubu's open invitation to French neo-colonialism, By Jibrin Ibrahim

Nigeria, Dec. 19 -- Last week, Nigeria gave up its proud history of assertiveness and independence in the international system by signing off our tax data sovereignty to a foreign power. The Federal I... Read More


Nigeria exceeds global targets on neglected tropical diseases - Official

Nigeria, Dec. 19 -- Nigeria has recorded notable progress in the fight against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), exceeding global targets for lymphatic filariasis and onchocerciasis, as a Gates Foun... Read More


Tinubu asks House to revise 2024, 2025 budgets, extension of implementation till March

Nigeria, Dec. 19 -- President Bola Tinubu has transmitted fresh Appropriation (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bills for 2024 and 2025 to the House of Representatives, seeking to repeal the existing budgets ... Read More


24 women graduate from Women in Global Health Nigeria fellowship

Nigeria, Dec. 19 -- Women in Global Health Nigeria on Wednesday graduated 24 women from the inaugural cohort of its EmPOWER Health Fellowship. The fellowship is a six-month leadership programme desig... Read More


Lagos police arrest four teenagers, one 20-year-old for alleged staged kidnap, taking ransom

Nigeria, Dec. 19 -- The Lagos State Police Command has arrested five suspects, including four teenagers aged between 15 and 19, for allegedly staging a fake kidnapping and circulating a distress video... Read More


Davido to headline AFCON 2025 kick-off concert in Rabat

Nigeria, Dec. 19 -- The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced Nigerian music star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, as a headline performer for the kick-off concert of the 2025... Read More