Herdsmen, bandits kill 3 in Benue
By Peter Duru Makurdi—Benue State is under siege as armed herdsmen and bandits continue to terrorize communities, leaving at least 53 people dead and residents living in fear. In Kwande…
Convention of controversies: How Turaki emerged as PDP national chairman
By Laolu Elija, Adeola Badru & Luminous Jannamike THE emergence of Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN, as the new National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, at the party’s National…
NERC: Nigeria’s power regulatory system in disarray – Experts urge Tinubu to look inwards
By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor There are indications that Nigeria’s power regulatory framework is facing an unprecedented crisis, as it becomes obvious that the tenure of the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer…
HEI saves 35,700 lives in 10yrs, transforms emergency healthcare nationwide
… Sanwo-Olu vows stronger public-private partnerships in healthcare … As NGO honours Vanguard with recognition Award By Chioma Obinna Within a decade of relentless service, the Health Emergency Initiative, HEI,…
WHO unveils first-ever global standard for diabetes care during pregnancy
By Chioma Obinna On this year’s World Diabetes Day, the World Health Organisation, WHO, introduced its first global guidelines dedicated solely to managing diabetes during pregnancy, marking an important moment…
Electricity workers threaten nationwide shutdown
…Halt power supply to Imo over attack, abduction of staff …Imo transmission incident a dispute, not abduction — Police By Victor Ahiuma-Young & Emmanuel Iheaka The nation’s electricity supply may…
Border governance: NIS, IOM deepen strategic collaboration
By Godwin Oritse Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, has strengthened its partnership with the International Organization for Migration, IOM, as part of renewed efforts to improve border management. The enhanced cooperation…
World Prematurity Day: WHO raises alarm as preterm births reach crisis levels
By Chioma Obinna As the world marks World Prematurity Day, global health agencies are calling attention to the increasing challenges faced by babies born too soon and the families who…
Alcohol Misuse: Nigeria must adopt National Alcohol Policy Now – Experts
By Chioma Obinna Following the misuse of alcohol among youths, stakeholders are calling for the urgent adoption of a national alcohol policy to protect Nigerian youth, safeguard public health, and…
UK govt to limit protections for refugees
Britain will drastically reduce protections for refugees under plans to overhaul its asylum system, the Labour government said on Saturday. The measures were announced as Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces…