The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) is advocating for mandatory drug testing for all prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted a thundery weather outlook from Sunday to Tuesday across the country.
The Management of the University of Ilesa, Osun, on Saturday announced the death of a 100 level student of the institution who was electrocuted while charging his mobile phone.
As a bill seeking to make premarital medical tests compulsory in Sokoto State passed its second reading in the State House of Assembly, residents of Sokoto continued to jubilate, expressing their excitement and support for the development. It could be recalled that during its plenary session on Thursday, April 17, 2025, Kabiru Dauda (APC–Gada East) presented the bill as a private member. It was read on the floor of the Assembly. Following this development, many people in Sokoto have continued to express their happiness, stating that the proposed law would significantly improve and promote a healthier society if signed into…
Ford Motor Company has announced a halt in shipments of its SUVS, pick-up trucks, and sports cars to China, as the automaker laments increasing challenges from the trade war and retaliatory tariffs.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concerns over increasing levels of poverty and food insecurity in Nigeria, despite the country’s ongoing economic reforms aimed at stabilizing its economy and fostering growth. In its latest report on Nigeria’s economic outlook, the IMF acknowledged the federal government’s recent policy measures—such as fuel subsidy removal, exchange rate unification, and renewed commitments to fiscal discipline—as bold steps in the right direction. However, the Fund warned that these reforms, though necessary, have contributed to a sharp rise in living costs, leaving many Nigerians struggling to afford basic necessities. “The social impact of these reforms…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will commence on April 24, not April 25 as earlier stated. JAMB spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, made this known in a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday. Benjamin explained that the adjustment was made to accommodate essential commitments by the board and its partner agencies. He further stated that prospective candidates can now print their notification slips, which contain vital information regarding their examination. The notification slip includes details such as the examination date, venue (centre), time, and other essential instructions necessary for…
The Kaduna State Government has restated its commitment to reducing maternal and newborn mortality, pledging stronger collaborations with stakeholders across all levels of the health sector. The State Commissioner for Health, Umma K. Ahmed, made this declaration at the closing ceremony of the 4-day Maternal and Newborn Mortality Innovation Initiative (MAMII) Workshop held in Kaduna. During the event, she officially inaugurated the Technical Advisory Team charged with driving the implementation of innovative strategies aimed at safeguarding maternal and child health. In her remarks, Commissioner Ahmed emphasized that no woman should die while giving life, underscoring the critical need for innovation,…
Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu has commended the Commissioner of Science and Technology, Prof. Attahiru Ahmed Sifawa, and the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Prof. Ahmed Ala, for their effective supervision of schools across the state. He gave the commendation while declaring open the second State Executive Council meeting for the year 2025. The Governor noted that the efforts of the two commissioners had changed the hitherto negative narratives in the state’s schools, as principals and teachers are now more punctual. “I commend you for the commitment and dedication you are showing, which have started yielding positive results in…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has raised alarm over the life-threatening impact of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).