EU Strengthens Local Therapeutic Food Production in Nigeria
By Zainab Bakare The European Union has reaffirmed its support for local production of nutrition products in Nigeria, as part of efforts to combat child malnutrition and reduce reliance on imported therapeutic foods. EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, made the commitment during a visit to NutriK’s production facility in the Kano Free […]
Witness Says Yahaya Bello Not Involved in Transactions
By Jumoke Abubakar The 17th prosecution witness in the alleged money laundering trial involving former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello and two others told the court that Bello did not participate in any of the property transactions under investigation. The witness, Shehu Bala, made the disclosure during cross-examination by defence counsel, Paul Daudu (SAN). He […]
Oyo Teachers’ Strike Sparks Concerns Over Children’s Future
By Zainab Bakare The indefinite strike by public school teachers in Oyo State has sparked growing concern among parents and education stakeholders, who warn that prolonged school closures are disrupting learning and exposing children to negative influences. The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) in Oyo State directed teachers in public primary and secondary schools to […]
NSITF Boss Mourns Daily Independent Business Editor Sylvester Enoghase
By Chinedu Echianu The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Oluwaseun Faleye, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Daily Independent Newspaper’s Labour Editor and Group Business Editor, Sylvester Enoghase. In a condolence message issued on behalf of the management and staff of the Fund, Faleye […]
Three Police Officers Killed in Zamfara IED Explosion
By Chinedu Echianu Three police officers lost their lives on Monday after an improvised explosive device (IED) exploded during a security operation along the Anka-Bagega Road in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The incident occurred at approximately 5:05 p.m. while a team of police operatives was carrying out a mission to identify and […]
Troops Rescue 388 Kidnap Victims – DHQ
By Zainab Bakare Nigerian troops operating across various theatres of operation have rescued 388 kidnapped victims, arrested 31 suspected terrorists and collaborators, and neutralised 10 terrorists within the past week, according to the Defence Headquarters (DHQ). The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, disclosed this on Tuesday during a briefing in Abuja […]
CGC Volleyball League Kicks Off with Thrilling Comebacks
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The opening day of the third phase of the 2026 CGC Volleyball Premier League delivered thrilling contests in Abuja, with Nigeria Customs Service, Nigeria Police, and CNS Spikers among the teams making strong statements in both the men’s and women’s categories. In the men’s division, defending contenders Nigeria Customs Service recovered from […]
Haiti Gang Violence Leaves 2,300 Dead, U.N Warns
By Oluwakemi Kindness Gang violence has claimed at least 2,300 lives in Haiti since the beginning of 2026, with nearly 100 people kidnapped, according to the United Nations. Speaking at the opening of the 62nd session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, said the Caribbean […]
EU Hails US-Iran Deal to End Conflict
By Oluwakemi Kindness European Council President, Antonio Costa has welcomed the reported agreement between the United States and Iran to end the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, describing it as a positive step toward regional stability and lasting peace. In a post on X on Monday, Costa said he looked forward to an end […]
UK to Ban Social Media Access for Under-16s
By Zainab Bakare British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer has announced plans to ban children under the age of 16 from accessing social media platforms, saying the sites are harming young people’s wellbeing and exposing them to dangerous content. Speaking on Monday, Starmer said the government would introduce legislation to prohibit under-16s from using major social […]