The Ekiti State Government has pledged support for the 2026 Malaria Larval Source Management (LSM) intervention aimed at reducing malaria transmission across the state. The Ekiti State Commissioner for Information, Taiwo Olatunbosun, gave the assurance in Ado-Ekiti while receiving a delegation of federal and state partners implementing the intervention under the National Malaria Elimination Programme…
The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Bishop Prof. Stephen Adegbite, has announced the lifting of the ban on Christian pilgrimage to Israel. The ban was suspended by the Commission in February this year following the commencement of the US-Israel-Iran conflict. Bishop Adegbite made the declaration at the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem on…
Spain said most migrants who entered its North African enclave of Ceuta during a massive border rush had begun returning voluntarily, after at least 57 people died during the crossing. The Spanish government’s representative in Ceuta said 57 bodies had been recovered on the Spanish side of the border, adding there could be more casualties…
Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued the Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Kaura Namoda, Dr Aminu Yusuf, his family and 23 other civilians after foiling multiple kidnap attempts by terrorists in Zamfara State. The military disclosed this in a press release issued on Tuesday by the Media…
Nigeria and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have renewed calls for African countries to take greater control of the continent’s vast mineral resources through local value addition, regional cooperation, strategic financing and ownership of mineral data to ensure that Africa derives greater economic benefits from its natural wealth. The call was made at the Ministerial…
Big Brother Naija officially returned on Sunday night with the launch of its 11th season. Twenty-four contestants, who will compete over the next 72 days for a record grand prize worth ₦160 million, were unveiled. Hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, the new edition is themed “Everything Is For The Taking”, also known as “Show Ya Sef”,…
Ten Nigerians, 25 Ghanaians and 10 Senegalese are among 175 FIFA World Cup visitors who applied for asylum in Canada. See the full list. 175 FIFA World Cup visitors applied for asylum in Canada. Nigerians, Ghanaians and Senegalese were among those listed. Canada said over 26,000 World Cup-related visitor applications were approved. Asylum claims must…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi’s call for President Bola Tinubu to step aside ahead of the 2027 general election, insisting that the President remains physically fit, actively engaged in governance and retains the support of many Nigerians. APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, who appeared…
The House of Representatives has stepped down a bill seeking to ban the production, importation, distribution and sale of unbranded and unfortified edible oils in Nigeria. The decision followed a debate on the bill’s second reading, with lawmakers questioning the need for a new law when existing regulatory agencies already have the mandate to regulate…
US President Donald Trump has commended President Bola Tinubu for his decisive leadership “on behalf of the Nigerian people”. This was disclosed in a statement by Tinubu’s aide on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Wednesday The presidency said that in a letter to Tinubu, Trump applauded the President’s resolve “to tackle the issues plaguing…
