NMA Suspends Strike, Issues 21-Day Ultimatum To FG

HealthNewsNigeriaNMA Suspends Strike, Issues 21-Day Ultimatum To FG

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)July 28, 2025

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has suspended its strike and has issued a 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to meet its long-standing demands or face a total and indefinite nationwide strike. In a communiqué made available to journalists on Monday, jointly signed by Prof. Bala Mohammed Audu, the NMA President and Secretary General, Dr. Benjamin Egbo, the Association condemned what it described as the Federal Government’s persistent neglect of doctors’ welfare and failure to...

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Niger State Records over 1,000 rape, GBV cases in Seven Months

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaNiger State Records over 1,000 rape, GBV cases in Seven Months

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 28, 2025

The Director of Planning and Gender-Based Focal Person at the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs Mary Isa, said no fewer than 1,000 cases of rape and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) were recorded in Niger State between January and July 2025. The Director said the cases were reported from various NGOs and compiled on a central dashboard for tracking and reporting to the National Dashboard. To address the issue, the Director said the ministry...

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NIMC Warns Nigerians About Sharing Personal Information

NewsNigeriaNIMC Warns Nigerians About Sharing Personal Information

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 28, 2025

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has noted with serious concern the recent statement on Nigerians selling their personal information, including that of the National Identification Number (NIN. In a statement signed by the spokesman of the Commission Kayode Adegoke on Sunday night said that Nigerians have been informed repeatedly in the past by the NIMC not to disclose their NIN to any unauthorized individual or organization. “Equally of note is that any NIN presented...

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Python Found In Former-AGF’s Home Evacuated To Kano Zoo

NewsNigeriaPython Found In Former-AGF’s Home Evacuated To Kano Zoo

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 28, 2025

A python that escaped from the residence of a former Accountant General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris, has been recovered and evacuated, along with other wild animals, to the zoo in Kano. The Managing Director of Kano Zoo, Sadik Kura Muhammad, who confirmed this said the python’s escape caused panic among residents of Daneji and surrounding communities in the State. Residents of nearby communities, including Daneji, Mandawari, Kabara, and Soron Dinki, said they could not...

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Flood Kills 5, Many Injured In Yola, Adamawa State Capital

NewsNigeriaFlood Kills 5, Many Injured In Yola, Adamawa State Capital

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 27, 2025

At least five dead bodies have so far been recovered from flooding that devastated some parts of the Yola South local government area of Adamawa State, Northeast Nigeria, as rescue operations are still ongoing to recover missing persons, authorities said. No fewer than 55 people were injured and are receiving treatment at Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital, Yola. Ladan Ayuba, head of operations, Adamawa/Taraba states at the National Emergency Management Agency, said the overnight downpour...

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Nigeria Defeats Morocco to Win 10th WAFCON Title

NewsNigeriaSoccerSportsNigeria Defeats Morocco to Win 10th WAFCON Title

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 27, 2025

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have secured their record tenth Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title by defeating hosts Morocco 3-2 in the final played on Saturday at the Stade Moulay Abdellah, Rabat. The match saw Nigeria battle back after trailing 2-0 at halftime. Morocco took an early lead with captain Ghizlane Chebbak scoring in the 13th minute, followed by a second goal from Sanaa Mssoudy ten minutes later. The first half was dominated by the...

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Ododo Signs Landmark Bills Into Law, Reaffirms Commitment To Impactful Governance

NewsNigeriaPoliticsOdodo Signs Landmark Bills Into Law, Reaffirms Commitment To Impactful Governance

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)July 26, 2025

Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Usman Ododo has signed into law seven bills passed by the Kogi State House of Assembly. The governor described the legislative actions as pivotal to his administration’s quest for people-oriented development and institutional transformation. ‎While speaking shortly after the signing ceremony at the Government House in Lokoja, yesterday, the governor appreciated the Speaker, Aliyu, principal officers and Honourable Members of the State Assembly for what he described as deep sense of...

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Calabar Carnival 2025: 71 Embassies Confirm Participation

Arts & CultureNewsNigeriaCalabar Carnival 2025: 71 Embassies Confirm Participation

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 26, 2025

At least 71 embassies have signalled interest in participating in the 2025 edition of Carnival Calabar, reaffirming the international appeal of what is widely regarded as Africa’s biggest street party. Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, made this disclosure on Friday during the commissioning of the newly remodelled Channel View Hotel in Calabar, a major hospitality investment expected to boost tourism in the state ahead of the carnival. Governor Otu emphasised that the...

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Aliko Dangote Retires from Dangote Cement Board

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAliko Dangote Retires from Dangote Cement Board

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 26, 2025

…Emmanuel Ikazoboh Appointed  Chairman Africa’s richest man and founder of Dangote Cement Plc, Aliko Dangote, has officially stepped down as Chairman of the company’s Board of Directors. The decision, effective 25 July 2025, marks the end of an era for the cement giant and signals a renewed focus by the business magnate on his refinery, petrochemical, and fertiliser ventures. The announcement was made in a statement on Friday by Mr Anthony Chiejina, Chief Branding and...

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Nigeria Shares 88th Spot with Ethiopia, Myanmar in Latest Passport Ranking

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNigeria Shares 88th Spot with Ethiopia, Myanmar in Latest Passport Ranking

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 25, 2025

The Nigerian passport has recorded a modest improvement in the global mobility index, rising to 88th position out of 199 countries in the latest Henley Passport Index released on 18 July 2025. This marks Nigeria’s highest placement in the last five years. The Henley Passport Index, published quarterly, draws from exclusive data provided by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and offers expert insight into global travel freedom trends. Nigeria now shares the 88th position...

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