The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has warned the Federal Government against proposed amendments to the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) and the planned sale of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s (NNPC) equity shares, describing the move as a grave disservice to Nigeria. ADC’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, issued the caution at a press conference in Abuja as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. Abdullahi argued that selling off NNPC assets would not amount to reform but would instead erode Nigeria’s energy sovereignty and transfer national wealth into private hands. He recalled that on September 22, the Nigerian…
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The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has raised the alarm that more than 35% of Nigerian children under five suffer from malnutrition, describing it as a serious public health problem. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, the association stressed that malnutrition contributes significantly to child deaths. It also affects brain development, weakens immunity, and reduces national productivity. NARD explained that ongoing interventions include the distribution of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF), community-based management of acute malnutrition (CMAM), and Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) counselling. The association added that research has shown these approaches improve recovery rates…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has said that 24 people were rescued after a boat accident in Kogi State. On Thursday, NEMA said that 42 people are still missing, and rescue work is still going on. The boat accident happened on Tuesday evening. The boat, which had about 80 people on board, capsized in the River Niger. The boat left Onugwa community in Ibaji Local Government Area and was going to Olushi village when it sank. NEMA said the accident has caused many deaths, and many people are still missing. NEMA’s Director General, Zubaida Umar, asked the Abuja Operations…
The Smile Train Initiative, in partnership with the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), has provided free cleft lip surgeries to 250 patients in Kwara State over the last 18 years. The partnership continues to deliver high-quality and comprehensive treatment to children born with cleft lip and palate across the state. Prof. AbdulRasheed Nasir, Team Lead of the Smile Train-UITH partnership, revealed this during the 2025 Cleft Awareness Day rally held at Oke-Oyi in Ilorin East Local Government Area on Wednesday. He said the community rally was organized to raise awareness about cleft conditions and encourage families, especially in rural…
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,…
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…