Nigeria Tobacco Control Alliance Alleges Tobacco Firms Targeting Youth with Trendy Products
Despite efforts to deter tobacco use, NTCA reported Nigeria still loses about 28,000 lives yearly to tobacco-related illnesses.
Lubricants-for-Petrol: NNPC Investigates Alleged Coercion at Filling Stations
NNPC has refuted claims that customers must buy lubricants to get petrol, tagging it false and pledging to deal with culprits.
Nigeria, Cameroon To Settle Decades-Long Border Dispute Without ICJ Intervention
Cameroon and Nigeria have opted to peacefully settle border disputes by 2025, bypassing costly ICJ proceedings.
Air Force Personnel Allegedly Invade Lagos Power Infrastructure Over Unpaid Bills, Rough-Handle Workers
Air force personnel allegedly stormed TCN, Eko Disco, Ikeja Electric facilities, assaulting employees and disrupting power supply to some feeders.
Abia on Edge as Gunmen Kill Two Policemen at Checkpoint
Two police officers were reportedly killed, two others wounded by unidentified gunmen at a checkpoint in Aba, instilling fear in residents.
Northern Governors Condemn ‘Cowardly’ Gwoza Suicide Bombings
NSGF Chairman Yahaya has described the attacks in Borno State as cowardly, while highlighting the importance of proactive security measures.
Pollution: Anambra Launches Operation Recover 100,000 Tonnes of Plastic
The Anambra State government has launched an operation geared towards recovering 100,000 tonnes of waste plastics to curb pollution.
UN Condemns Suicide Attacks on Gwoza, Borna State
The United Nations has strongly condemned the suicide bomb attacks on civilian populations in Gwoza, Borno State.
Terrorists Will Face Justice, Tinubu Vows As He Condemns Gwoza Suicide Bombings
Tinubu says his government is redoubling efforts to secure Nigeria and assured citizens that purveyors of violence will face justice.
NDLEA Intercepts N7.3bn Codeine Consignment as Two Passengers Excrete 150 Cocaine Wraps in Lagos
NDLEA operatives have intercepted 6,125 cartons of codeine syrup containing 1,050,000 bottles of the opioid worth at the Onne port.
NAFDAC Chief Hails Tinubu’s Executive Order As Transformative For Nigeria’s Health Sector
NAFDAC DG Adeyeye says granting waivers in critical healthcare areas shows the Tinubu administration’s commitment to transforming Nigeria’s healthcare sector.
Presidency, Peter Obi Clash Over ‘Concurrent Implementation of Four Budgets’
Peter Obi has faulted the “concurrent implementation of four budgets,” describing it as recipe for chaos. Presidency refutes his claims.
Shehu Sani: Insecurity Less Severe Under Tinubu Compared To Buhari Administration
Former Senator Sani has compared security under Buhari and Tinubu, stating the latter’s administration has shown improvement in handling challenges.
Tax Reforms Chief Oyedele Says Nigeria Can Generate More Revenue Without Raising Taxes
Fiscal Policy Chairman Oyedele criticised Nigeria’s complex tax system, suggesting fewer taxes and exemptions for vulnerable groups to stimulate economic growth.
NLC: FEC Lacks Constitutional Power To Deliberate on Minimum Wage, Governors Foot-Dragging Are Lawbreakers
The NLC faulted FEC’s claim of stepping down minimum wage deliberations for consultations, asserting that FEC lacks power to decide.
Shettima Defends Tinubu’s Capacity to Fix Economy, Cites Global Economic Turbulence
VP Shettima says the economic turbulence Nigeria is experiencing is a global phenomenon, and criticised those mocking the president.
30 Feared Dead, Over 100 injured As Female Suicide Bombers Attack Wedding, Funeral in Borno
Tears flowed freely on Saturday as female suicide bombers attacked funeral and wedding ceremonies in Gwoza, Borno State.
Peter Obi Says Nigeria Among World’s Most Insecure Nations, Calls For Nnamdi Kanu’s Release
Peter Obi has again, lamented the insecurity in Nigeria and warned that the country could become a failed nation.
‘Gifted Mind’: Tinubu Rejoices With Former Lagos Governor Babatunde Fashola At 61
Tinubu has sent warm congratulations to former Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola on the occasion of his 61st birthday.
Nigeria to Receive Over 50% of Global Water Fund to West African Countries
ECOWAS says Nigeria will get at least 55% of the global water fund coming to members the regional bloc.
