Nine Israelis have been killed and 27 others injured in an Iranian missile strike that directly hit a building in Beit Shemesh in west Jerusalem on Sunday, local media reported. The daily Yedioth Ahronoth, citing Israel’s ambulance service MDA, said the injured include four people who sustained critical injuries inContinue Reading
By Isaiah Eka The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Command in Akwa Ibom has reiterated its commitment to professional standards and the protection of the nation’s critical assets. The Commandant, Mrs Geraldine Abetianbe, stated this at a thanksgiving service in commemoration of the 2026 International Civil Defence DayContinue Reading
By Uche Bibilari The Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Yusuf Sununu, has commended the former Chief Medical Director (CMD), UATH, Prof. Bissallah Ekele, for his exemplary mentorship and enduring contributions to Nigeria’s medical profession. Sununu gave the commendation in Abuja during a send-off dinner in honourContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike Abuja, April 1, 2026(NAN) The Heads of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund(IMF) , and the World Bank Group have agreed to form a joint coordination group. The group is aimed at strengthening their response to the energy and economic shocks triggered by the ongoing warContinue Reading
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal Ayobola Ipinlaiye, former Chairperson of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalist (NAWOJ), Kwara Chapter, has distributed food items to widows, people living with disabilities and other indigent groups. Speaking with newsmen at the event in Ilorin, Ipinlaiye who is the Founder of Help Women Foundation, an NGO,Continue Reading
By Suleiman Shehu Stakeholders from academic, legal and religious circles have called for the responsible use of social media to help instil values gradually eroding in society. The Criterion, Association of Muslim Women in Business and the Professions, Oyo District, made the call at its 10th Annual Ramadan Lecture inContinue Reading
By Ephraims Sheyin As the 2027 general elections approach, Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo has urged the Federal Government and states controlled by the All Progressive Congress (APC), to publicise achievements as their continued silence was being exploited by the opposition. “There are gains, but a gap persists. There isContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Federal Government has inaugurated distribution of food and nutrition support items in Niger under the Presidential Initiative for Food and Nutrition Assistance in Niger. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Bernard Doro, said the intervention was designed to support vulnerable households and reinforceContinue Reading
The Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund (MDGIF) has inaugurated an integrated Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) refuelling facility at the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife to spur gas availability and reduce transport cost.Continue Reading
By Chinyere Omeire A legal practitioner, Mr Adedoyin Afun, has praised corporate legal leaders as the driving force behind Nigeria’s economic stability and institutional progress. Afun, partner at Bloomfield LP, made the remarks at the 2026 edition of the Legal 500 General Counsel (GC) Powerlist Nigeria, hosted by his firm onContinue Reading
