Former Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, on Friday dismissed viral reports claiming he had died, describing the rumour as…
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Felicia Anumah: Nigeria’s True Diabetes Burden ‘Will Shock Nigerians’
Director of the Centre for Diabetes Studies at the University of Abuja, Professor Felicia Anumah has warned that Nigeria may…
Former Defence Chief Irabor Proposes Review Of Nigeria’s Terrorism Act
The ex-Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor (Rtd), has called for a review of the 2022 Terrorism (Prevention…
Ken Ife: Nigeria Politically Free But Lacking Economic Independence Due To Oil Sector Challenges
Economist Ken Ife has raised serious concerns over Nigeria’s continued reliance on imports and the systemic failures within its oil…
Tinubu Reappoints Buba Marwa As NDLEA Chairman For Another Five Years
President Bola Tinubu has renewed the appointment of Brigadier-General Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd) as the Chairman of the National Drug…
Okey Ikechukwu: Nigerian Media Must Prioritise National Interest, Avoid Sensationalism, Uphold Press Freedom
The Executive Director of Development Specs Academy, Professor Okey Ikechukwu stated that Nigerian media must strike a careful balance between…
Google To Pay $40M To South African News Outlets For Reducing Content Visibility
Google has agreed to pay more than $40 million to support South African news organisations after a landmark inquiry by…
Sheikh Hasina Rejects Crimes Against Humanity Charges Ahead Of Crucial Bangladesh Tribunal Verdict
Former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina has forcefully denied allegations of committing crimes against humanity as the country braces for…
Aliero: Nigeria’s Security Crisis Is ‘Alarming’ As Understaffed, Underequipped Forces Struggle To Confront Expanding Threats
Senator for Kebbi Central, Adamu Aliero, says Nigeria’s security situation has become “alarming”, warning that the country’s security architecture is…
PenCom Pledges To Expand Pension Coverage For Nigeria’s Informal Sector
Director General, National Pension Commission (PenCom), Ms. Omolola Oloworaran, on Thursday said the commission remained committed to driving pension coverage…