NAPTIP Hands Over 21 Rescued Children to Niger State Government
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has handed over 21 minors rescued from traffickers at the Nigeria-Niger border to the Niger State Government for rehabilitation and reunification with their families. Speaking during the handover today in Abuja, NAPTIP’s Director-General, Binta Lami Adamu Bello, confirmed that the children were intercepted by […]
South Africa Orders Taiwan to Relocate Embassy
South African government has given Taiwan until the end of March to relocate the island’s de facto embassy outside of the capital city Pretoria. Taiwanese Foreign Ministry announced this in a statement and blamed Chinese pressure for the move. It said the demand “shows China’s suppression against Taiwan in South Africa is becoming more serious”, […]
PSC Clarifies It Has No Power Over IGP Appointment or Removal
The Police Service Commission (PSC) stated it has no constitutional powers over the appointment or removal of the Inspector-General of Police (I-G). Its Head of Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani, in statement yesterday made the clarification after the commission directed the immediate retirement of all police officers who had served for 35 years or […]
FEC approves $1.07 billion for health sector reform and HIV treatment expansion
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a total of $1.07 billion in financing for healthcare sector reforms under the Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity (HOPE) program. Briefing newsmen after FEC meeting on Monday, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, who reeled out some of the Council’s approvals, revealed […]
NLC Calls Off Nationwide Protest Over Telecom Tariff Hike
By Raliat Adenekan The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has suspended its planned nationwide protest against the recent 50% hike in telecom tariffs approved by the Federal Government. The Labour Union decision followed a meeting with the Federal government representatives at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation on Monday night, as it resolved […]
NHIA Increases Capitation by 93%, Fee-for-Service by 378% to Enhance Healthcare Delivery
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced a 93% increase in capitation fees and a 378% rise in fee-for-service payments, marking the first major adjustment in over a decade. The new rates, approved by the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, will take effect from April 2025. Speaking at a […]
Grammys 2025 Honors Music Icons and Fire Victims
The Recording Academy took a moment during the 2025 Grammy Awards to honor those we’ve lost in the music industry this year. Coldplay’s Chris Martin kicked off the annual In Memoriam segment, delivering a heartfelt performance of “All My Love” with a four-string orchestra. Following Martin’s performance, a special tribute video for Liam Payne was […]
Three More Hostages Freed in Gaza as Ceasefire Holds
Palestinian militants have released three more hostages in the Gaza Strip as part of the fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal. In exchange, Israel was to release 183 Palestinian prisoners to complete the hostage handover for the past weekend. A truce in Gaza has been held for nearly two weeks, with Four swaps freeing 18 hostages and […]
NARD Urges FG to Settle Outstanding MRTF
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has appealed to the Federal Government to pay the 2023 and 2024 outstanding Medical Residency Training Funds (MRTF). Its President, Dr Osundara Tope-Zenith, who made the appeal at a news conference to mark the end of the 2025 National Executive Council (NEC) meeting and Scientific conference of the […]
NCDC Urges Caution Over Ebola Outbreak
The Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Dr. Jide Idris, has urged Nigerians to adopt preventive measures against Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) following the confirmation of an outbreak in Uganda. He advised the public to maintain strict hygiene practices, including frequent handwashing with soap and water or using hand […]
