The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recovered about 86,000 opioid pills and arrested four suspects in connection with the seized drugs in Katsina State.
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The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, says the state recorded 10 confirmed cases of diphtheria between Jan. 1 and March 27, 2025.
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) have reiterated the importance of vaccinating children against diphtheria, a potentially deadly but vaccine-preventable disease.
No fewer than nine persons lost their lives and 11 others were injured in a lone crash on Malumfashi – Kafur Road in Katsina State.
Nigerian business tycoons Aliko Dangote, Mike Adenuga, Femi Otedola, and Abdulsamad Rabiu have been named among Africa’s billionaires in Forbes ranking for 2025. The quartet are the only Nigerians on the exclusive list published on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Forbes reported that Africa’s 22 billionaires saw their collective wealth rise from $82.4 billion in 2024 to $105 billion, with two new entrants joining the ranks. Dangote, owner of Dangote Petroleum Refinery, retained his position as Africa’s richest man with a staggering net worth of $23.9 billion, up from $13.9 billion the previous year. Forbes attributed his financial growth to the…
The President of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Dr. Farouk Rabiu Mudi, has congratulated Nigerian Muslims on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr, marking the successful completion of the Ramadan fast. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the AFAN President described the festive period as a time for reflection, gratitude, and renewed commitment to nation-building. He urged Muslim faithful to uphold the values of sacrifice, unity, and perseverance demonstrated during Ramadan. “As we celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all Nigerian Muslims, particularly our hardworking farmers who play a vital role in ensuring food security for the nation.…
President Bola Tinubu has revealed that he almost withdrew from the 2023 presidential race due to the challenges he faced during the campaign. Speaking at a special Iftar held in his honor at the Presidential Villa on Saturday night, Tinubu reflected on his political journey, sharing a moment of doubt that tested his resolve. “Those close to me know that the odds were against me,” he said. “During the campaign, a relative visited me at 3:30 a.m. and requested N50,000 to buy foodstuff for our uncle. He lamented that the currency crisis was because of me, that people were jumping…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed that the Bi-Modal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and the INEC Result Viewing Portal (IREV) are critical tools for electoral transparency, not fraudulent schemes. INEC’s Director of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Dr. Lawrence Bayode, clarified this during an interactive session organized by the commission on X (formerly Twitter) in Abuja. Speaking on “BVAS and IREV: Facts and Myths,” Bayode emphasized that these technologies were introduced to enhance the credibility, transparency, and accuracy of Nigeria’s elections. He addressed misconceptions surrounding BVAS and IREV, stating that doubts stemmed from misinformation, technical issues, and general…
“Today, nearly everything is made in China – except courage; it’s made in Palestine.” – Anthony Bourdain. Anyone conversant with world affairs knows what’s happening in the Middle East. One does not have to belong to a particular faith to take an interest in events there because, where humanity is concerned, all divine religions agree on the sanctity of human life. Even though Nigeria has unending problems, that does not mean one should shut out other humans and their suffering. It’s like saying we don’t have enough food, so we would not give someone in dire need, even a bite. We…
Former Lagos State governorship candidate Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour has extended his heartfelt greetings to the Muslim Ummah in Nigeria as they mark the end of Ramadan and celebrate Eid-el-Fitr 1446 A.H. In a message addressed to the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Sultan Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, Rhodes-Vivour expressed his best wishes to the entire Muslim community across the nation. “As the crescent moon of Shawwal has been sighted, marking the end of the blessed month of Ramadan, I join millions of well-wishers across our great nation in celebrating this joyous occasion with…