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  FG vows zero tolerance for health sector corruption FEDERAL Government has declared zero tolerance for corruption in the health sector, warning that diversion of healthcare resources could cost lives and undermine efforts to improve services nationwide. The Coordinating Minister ...

  The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said he would have been in Osun to help secure victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC) if President Bola Tinubu had wanted the party to win the ...

  Pastor di£s after getting bitten by ssnakein Plateau community. A pastor, identified as Rev Nankur Peter Kundul, has di£d after getting bitten by a snake while serving in a mission field in Boltim village, Gamakai District of Langtang South ...

  ECOWAS to award N91m to startups ECOWAS Acting Director, Private Sector and Industry, Peter Oluonye, speaking at the news conference on Monday in Abuja . THE Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says it is strengthening Micro, Small ...

  Etsu Nupe celebrates IBB at 85, hails his service, contributions to Nigeria ALHAJI Yahaya Abubakar, the Etsu Nupe and Chairman, Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, has congratulated former Military President, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, on the occasion of ...

  A 19-year-old automotive enthusiast from Katsina State, Nigeria, Ishaq Jamilu, has gained international recognition for his innovative electric vehicle design. Jamilu’s electric vehicle design was recognised by the International Art Magazine Japan for its innovation. The teenager, from Kusada ...

  Anglican Lagos mainland diocese begins 4-Day Synod on Thursday Synod themed “Thus far has the Lord helped us” marks 20th Anniversary of the Diocese THE Anglican Diocese of Lagos Mainland will commence its 4-day synod on Thursday afternoon with ...

  Customs hands over cannabis cookies worth N373.8m to NDLEA THE Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has handed over seized cannabis-infused products, including cookies, to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), with an estimated street value of N373.8 million. The ...

  Providus Bank boosts Asaba urban renewal with Kainebisi project PROVIDUS Bank has commenced the beautification and restructuring of Kainebisi Roundabout in Asaba, giving fresh impetus to the existing urban renewal initiatives. Speaking at the project’s take off, on Monday, ...

  Disco confirms staff death in electrical accident MAINPOWER Electricity Distribution Ltd. (MEDL) has confirmed the death of an operations staff member in an electrical accident in Enugu State. The company’s Head of Communications, Mr Emeka Ezeh, confirmed the incident ...

  NDLEA vows to crush drug cartels THE Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, has vowed to sustain the agency’s crackdown on drug cartels. Marwa said the agency would dismantle criminal networks and ...

  Fleeing celebrity drug kingpin arrested as NDLEA smashes cocaine cartel The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a self-styled luxury goods dealer and social media influencer, as he attempted to flee the country. The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer ...

  INEC, security agencies passed Osun election key test – YIAGA Africa AN election observation group, YIAGA Africa, has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies for their professional conduct during Saturday’s Osun governorship election. The Chairman ...

  El-Rufai sues ICPC for allegedly denying his family access to him FORMER Gov. Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has filed a fresh N10 billion suit against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The ex-governor instituted ...

  IPAC congratulates Adeleke over Osun governorship election victory THE Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has congratulated Sen. Ademola Adeleke on his victory in the Saturday governorship election in Osun, describing the outcome as a significant win for the entire state. This is contained ...

  Atiku congratulates Adeleke, says Osun poll is forerunner of 2027 general elections  ATIKU Abubakar, former vice president of Nigeria and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke and the voters in Osun State ...

  Take NNPCL to capital market, expert urges FG AN energy development economist, Prof. Ken Ife, has called on President Bola Tinubu to take the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPCL) to the capital market. The expert made the call ...

  Why I chose to be Obi’s running mate – Kwankwaso VICE-Presidential Candidate of National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, says his decision to be running mate to Mr Peter Obi in the 2027 election is for national balance, ...

  We’re studying Osun election results — APC THE All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun says its leadership is currently studying the results of Saturday’s governorship election. This is contained in a statement by the APC Director of Media and ...

  Troops kill 5 terrorists, nab 9 IPOB/ESN suspects, intercept political thugs TROOPS of the Nigerian Army have killed five terrorists, rescued abductees and arrested several suspects in intelligence-led operations across the country. This is contained in an operational update ...

  NDLEA arrests India-bound bizman with cocaine, recovers N3.6b Colos, codeine THE National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA has arrested a 48-year-old businessman at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Ikeja Lagos, while heading to New Delhi, India, with 1.550 ...

  UNIOSUN VC congratulates Adeleke on re-election, hails Osun voters  THE Vice-Chancellor of Osun University (UNIOSUN, Prof. Odunayo Adebooye, has congratulated Gov. Ademola Adeleke on his re-election for a second term in office, hailing the mandate and its democratic significance ...

  NGF congratulates Gov. Adeleke on re-election THE Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has congratulated Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun on his re-election, describing his victory as a reflection of the confidence reposed in his leadership by the people of the ...

  2007: I’m not bothered about ‘spare tyre’ tag for vice-presidents – Kwankwaso VICE-Presidential Candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, says he is not bothered about the treatment of vice-presidents as ‘spare tyres’ by their principals. Kwankwaso, ...

  SOME traders and residents in Lagos have expressed relief over the gradual drop in tomato prices across major markets. They said the development had made the commodity more affordable, although some consumers still considered the prices relatively high. The ...