On World AIDS Day, we reaffirm our collective commitment to ending HIV in Africa—a challenge that remains, yet one we are capable of overcoming. This year’s theme, Overcoming Disruption: Transforming the AIDS Response, calls on us to rethink our approach amid an unprecedented HIV funding crisis that threatens decades of progress. These setbacks make it…
Lagos, Nigeria – All roads lead to Ikeja City Mall this Saturday, 22nd November 2025, as the highly anticipated Capital City Race returns in grand style. Hundreds of runners, fitness enthusiasts, and fun-seekers are expected to converge at the Ikeja City Mall (ICM) for what has become one of Lagos’ most exciting annual road races….
Calabar, 20 November 2025 – The World Health Organisation (WHO) Representative to Nigeria, Dr Pavel Ursu, has urged federal and state health leaders to transform political commitments into concrete actions that guarantee the right to health for every Nigerian. Delivering a goodwill message at the official opening of the 66th National Council on Health (NCH)…
Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday, 18 November 2025, arrested Archbishop Angel Oyeghe for conspiracy, naira mutilation, and suspected money laundering. The self-proclaimed Archbishop, founder of Faith Healing Ministry in Warri, Delta State, was taken into custody following a viral video showing several individuals under…
Message from the WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Mohamed Janabi On this World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day, we celebrate the remarkable progress being made across the African continent toward a future free from cervical cancer. It is also a moment to renew our collective commitment to ensuring that no woman dies from a disease…
President Bola Tinubu has charged the Super Eagles to remain focused and determined until they clinch a qualification spot for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. His message came after Nigeria moved a step closer with an emphatic 4–1 win over Gabon in the African playoffs on Thursday. The…
The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has disclosed that the controversial $11.50 charge scheduled to take effect on December 1 originated from the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) but was announced and set to be implemented by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). The association criticised the new levy as an added strain on an already…
The Independent National Electoral Commission ‘s Chairman, Joash Amupitan has, assured residents that the Commission will conduct a credible exercise during the Anambra Gubernatorial Election . No fewer than 2,802,790 eligible voters are expected to cast their ballots across 21 local government areas of the South-East state. This will be his first governorship election since…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Major General Abdullahi Mohammed Adangba (rtd.), former Chief of Staff to Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Umaru Musa Yar’Adua. General Mohammed, who passed away at the age of 86, made enduring contributions to Nigeria’s security framework, notably through his role in establishing the National…
The Federal Government has begun disbursing funds under the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF)—a program aimed at improving staff welfare, boosting institutional productivity, and fostering innovation across Nigeria’s tertiary education system. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja by the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry…
