Abbas Urges Religious Leaders to Promote Peace in 2027
By Oluwakemi Kindness Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has urged religious leaders to use their influence to promote peace before, during and after the 2027 general elections. Abbas made the call in Abuja on Tuesday when the Religious Network for Peace and Development visited him to present its programmes ahead of next […]
US Mission Mourns Olu Jacobs, Hails Global Legacy
By Halima Adisa The United States Mission in Nigeria has described veteran Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs as a legendary performer whose career crossed borders and generations. In a statement shared on Tuesday, the Mission said Jacobs’ career extended beyond Nigeria, including appearances in American productions, before he became one of the defining voices of Nigerian […]
SEDC Unviels Enugu Farm Project to Boost Food Production
By Oluwakemi Kindness The South East Development Commission (SEDC) says its new agricultural project in Enugu will create opportunities for smallholder farmers and young people while strengthening food production in the region. The Commission made this known as it flagged off its South East Agro-Development Programme with the development of a 200-hectare integrated model farm […]
Four Miners Killed as Pit Collapses in Plateau
By Oluwakemi Kindness Four miners have reportedly been killed after a mining pit collapsed on them in Baban Rafi, Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident occurred on Tuesday while the victims were reportedly mining tin inside the pit. Bokkos Youth Leader, Daniel Tula, confirmed the incident, saying the victims comprised two men […]
UK Pushes Global AI Safety Standards, New Disinformation Centre
By Victoria Victor The United Kingdom will push for global standards to ensure artificial intelligence is developed safely and establish a new centre to tackle disinformation. Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced the plans in his first address to the United Nations General Assembly. Burnham said the UK would work towards a single set of global […]
Oil Prices Fall as Trump Hails US-Iran Talks
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Oil prices fell on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump said talks between American and Iranian representatives at the United Nations were “very good” and productive. Brent crude, the international benchmark, dropped 0.9 per cent to $98.41 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) fell 1.4 per cent to $89.23. Both […]
CAN Demands Probe Into Deaths of 37 Miners in NSCDC Custody
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Niger State Chapter, has called for a thorough investigation into the deaths of 37 artisanal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). CAN made the call during a condolence visit to Niger State Governor Umaru Bago at the Government House […]
Pregnant Woman, 11 Others Die in South Africa House Attack
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Gunmen have killed 11 people, including a pregnant woman, after storming a house in KwaMakhutha township, south of Durban, South Africa. The attack happened shortly before 11pm on Tuesday, September 22, when 14 people were gathered inside the home in the Ziko area. Police said three people survived with injuries. According to […]
NCDC Tightens Ebola Screening for High-Risk Travellers
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has stepped up screening measures for travellers arriving from countries affected by Ebola Virus Disease (EVD). The agency said some travellers from countries with active or relevant Ebola transmission may be required to complete health declaration forms on arrival in Nigeria. The NCDC […]
FG Commends South-East Governors for Infrastructure Support
By Sulyman Gobir The Federal Government has commended South-East governors for supporting infrastructure and other development projects under the President Bola Tinubu administration. Minister of Works David Umahi gave the commendation on Tuesday in Abuja while receiving a report on a nationwide project tour by the leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS). […]