Nigeria will soon choose its next space representative through a new democratic selection process launched today by the Space Exploration & Research Agency (SERA). The program allows citizens of Nigeria, India, Indonesia, Brazil, and Thailand to vote for who represents them in space using a blockchain-powered platform. This is a major change from the past, where astronauts were usually chosen by governments, the military, or academic institutions. Through SERA’s Mission Control platform on Telegram, any citizen of the partner countries can now apply and gain support from their communities for a chance to go to space. Joshua Skurla, SERA’s co-founder,…
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An Ebola outbreak was reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) in early September. So far, 42 people have died out of 64 confirmed cases. The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday that the chance of the disease spreading in the region is moderate. Two weeks ago, health officials in DR Congo started giving out vaccines to help protect people from the deadly virus. Ebola is a highly contagious disease that causes bleeding and fever. It has killed about 15,000 people in Africa over the last 50 years. The vaccination campaign began after a new wave of…
The vast expanse of Northern Nigeria has long been overshadowed by socio-economic stagnation. For decades, the region has remained ensconced in a state of dormancy, its potential lying untapped while the world around it surged ahead. However, a palpable shift is underway, as the Northern Elders Forum recently convened a pivotal summit aimed at revitalizing the region’s development prospects. The two-day summit, held from September 29 to 30, 2025, under the theme “Unlocking Strategic Opportunities in Mining, Agriculture, and Power (MAP 2025),” heralds a new era for Northern Nigeria—one that seeks to reconcile its historical legacy with a vision for…
The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, has started a 3-month advanced digital skills training for 850 young people in the state. The goal is to help them learn modern digital skills to succeed in today’s world. The training program is called TechRise Cohort 2. Earlier in May, the state had trained 510 young people in the first phase of the program, called TechRise Cohort 1. From that group, 19 top-performing participants were given jobs in the Abia State Civil Service. At the launch event, Governor Otti said that the TechRise program shows how serious his government is about…
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday addressed the nation during the celebration of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary, saying his administration’s reforms are yielding results for Nigerians. Read the full text below: Fellow Nigerians, Today marks the 65th anniversary of our great nation’s Independence. As we reflect on the significance of this day and our journey of nationhood since October 1, 1960, when our founding fathers accepted the instruments of self-government from colonial rule, let us remember their sacrifice, devotion, and grand dream of a strong, prosperous, and united Nigeria that will lead Africa and be the beacon of light to the…
The National President of the Nigerian Veterinary Association, Dr. Moses Arokoya, has described deaths linked to rabies from dog bites as alarming. He urged all levels of government to step up awareness about the deadly viral disease. Arokoya spoke on Tuesday when he led national officials of the association on a courtesy visit to Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya at the Government House, Gombe. The officials were in the state to mark World Rabies Day, themed: “Act Now: You, Me & Community.” He explained that Gombe was chosen for this year’s commemoration because of the sharp rise in reported dog bite…
The Ondo State branch of the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has urged the state government to quickly employ more health workers to solve the shortage of manpower in hospitals and primary health centres across the state. The group also called on Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s administration to make the recruitment and welfare of health workers a priority, saying quality healthcare cannot be achieved without a well-motivated and well-staffed workforce. Speaking at the maiden Leadership Conference for Nurses on Grade Level 12 and above, the state chairman of NANNM, Felix Orobode, appealed for better training and capacity building…
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced that passenger train services on the Abuja–Kaduna route will resume on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. According to its Chief Public Relations Officer, Callistus Unyimadu, the services will restart after completing all necessary safety, technical, and operational checks. Train operations were suspended after a derailment on August 26, the second such incident at the same station in just over a year. The accident happened after the train passed a manually operated switch point that had earlier been declared faulty. The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) later reported that the derailment was caused by defective…
As Nigeria celebrates its 65th Independence Day, President Bola Tinubu has called on citizens to work together to reposition the country on the global stage. In his national address on Wednesday, the President said Nigeria must become a nation that produces, not just consumes. “We must all embrace productivity, innovation, and enterprise—just like the Ministry of Interior has done by speeding up passport processing. I also call on state governments to join in building the nation,” Tinubu said. He urged Nigerians to farm the land, set up factories, process local produce, and buy goods made in Nigeria. “I say Nigeria…
At least 20 people have died in a boat accident that happened on Tuesday around 4:30 p.m. in Ibaji Local Government Area, Kogi State. A local farmer named James Otoga, who witnessed the event, told reporters that the accident happened on Tuesday evening. He said the boat was carrying many passengers and had left Onugwa community in Ibaji, heading to Ilushi market. But on the way, the boat overturned, and many people are feared dead. “The boat was full of people going to the market to prepare for the October 1st celebration. So far, only five people have been found…