In an urgent response to the Mpox outbreak, the Nigerian federal government has instructed states to establish emergency preparedness teams with support from the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). The confirmed cases have reached 40 out of 830 suspected cases. Dr. Jide Idris, NCDC Director General, announced that they […]
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President Tinubu appoints Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as acting CJN
President Bola Tinubu has lauded the appointment of Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as Chief Justice of Nigeria, describing it as an inspiration for young women aspiring to break barriers and make significant societal contributions. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony at the State House in Abuja, Tinubu emphasized that Justice Kekere-Ekun’s rise […]
UPDATED: Supreme Court upholds Kogi gov’s election
The Supreme Court, on Friday, dismissed the appeal of the Social Democratic Party candidate, Muritala Ajaka, in the Kogi State governorship election. Ajaka had challenged the result announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission after the November 11, 2023 election which produced Usman Ododo of the All Progressives Congress as […]
Nigerians Are Good People, It’s Our System That Allows Fraud To Flourish, Says Anti-Corruption Agency, EFCC Boss
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has emphasized that Nigerians are fundamentally good people, but the system in the country allows fraud to thrive. During a courtesy visit by the NDDC management led by Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, Olukoyede praised the NDDC’s “Rewind to […]
A’Ibom youths storm NNPC premises in Rivers over kinsman’s death
Hundreds of protesters from Akwa Ibom State gathered outside the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) office in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Friday, demanding justice for the death of 23-year-old Asher Christopher. Asher reportedly died on Tuesday under unclear circumstances within the NNPC premises on Moscow Road. Despite heavy rain, […]
Supreme Court affirms Gov. Uzodimma’s re-election victory
The Supreme Court has upheld the re-election of Hope Uzodimma as the Governor of Imo State in the November 11, 2023, governorship election. In a lead judgment delivered by Justice Mohammed Idris, the five-member panel dismissed the appeals filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate Samuel Anyanwu and the […]
Remaining kidnapped corps members regain freedom – NYSC DG
The last of the eight prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members kidnapped in Zamfara State, Solomon Bassey Daniel, has been freed. Mr. Umoh, a family member, confirmed the news to newsmen on Friday morning, expressing his immense relief and joy. Bassey Daniel, who was abducted with seven others on […]
On Foreign News, 11 dead, 14 missing in Northeast China floods
On Foreign News, Tragedy has struck China’s northeastern province of Liaoning, where heavy rains have led to the deaths of eleven people, with 14 others still missing. State broadcaster CCTV reported that the flooding, which hit Huludao City particularly hard, caused severe damage to infrastructure, including roads, electricity, and communications, […]
Gundogan returns to Manchester City after Barcelona stint
On Sports News Ilkay Gundogan has rejoined Manchester City, calling it the “best club in the world” after his brief stint with Barcelona. The 33-year-old, who previously won five Premier League titles and the Champions League with City, has returned to the Etihad following a mutual agreement to end his […]
Anambra community protests six-year blackout
Residents of Ukpor, the headquarters of Nnewi South Local Government Area in Anambra State, protested on Friday over six years of power outages. They gathered at the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) office, chanting slogans and holding placards demanding action. Messages on the placards included “EEDC, give us prepaid meters” […]