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The Custos Care Foundation (CCF), under its flagship Expanded Mama Care Initiative (EMCI), on Saturday organised a large-scale free medical outreach that provided essential healthcare services to thousands of women and girls at Michael Okpara Square, Enugu. The outreach formed part of activities marking the 2026 International Women’s Day celebration and was aimed at improving … [Read more…]

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has affirmed the November 14 judgment by Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, restraining the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from proceeding with its November 15–16 national convention in Ibadan without giving former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, the opportunity to participate as a chairmanship candidate. In a … [Read more…]

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has again increased the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, to N1,175 per litre, marking another upward review in fuel pricing. The latest adjustment represents the third increase in petrol prices within seven days. The new price was communicated to petroleum marketers and depot operators on … [Read more…]

The abducted father of former Deputy Governor of Ebonyi State, Kelechi Igwe, has been killed by his kidnappers, the police have confirmed. The victim, Francis Igwe, was the traditional ruler of Ndufu-Alike in Ikwo Local Government Area of the state before his death. According to the police, the monarch was abducted on Sunday, March 1, … [Read more…]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the postings of 65 ambassadors, comprising 31 career diplomats and 34 non-career envoys, to various countries and the United Nations. The ambassadors-designate, who were confirmed by the Senate in December 2024, will now proceed to their respective missions following the President’s approval. Non-Career Ambassadors’ Postings Among the prominent non-career … [Read more…]

President Bola Tinubu has announced the successful resolution of the long-standing dispute over Oil Prospecting Licence (OPL) 245, following a historic settlement agreement between the Federal Government of Nigeria, ENI, and Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited (NAEL). The announcement came on Thursday after a meeting in the President’s office attended by top executives of ENI, including … [Read more…]

The Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology (FMIST) has unveiled a strategic national initiative to transform Nigeria’s scientific research outputs into commercially viable products, industries, and jobs, as part of efforts to drive innovation-led economic growth. Speaking at a strategic meeting in Abuja on Wednesday with Honourable Commissioners of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) … [Read more…]

A Federal High Court in Abuja has discharged and acquitted suspended DCP Abba Kyari – former head of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) – and his two brothers – Mohammed and Ali – on charges bordering on non-disclosure of assets. In a judgment on Thursday, Justice James Omotosho found … [Read more…]

The Enugu State Government has warned individuals and organisations engaging in the marketing or purchase of the vast plots of land designated for the Enugu Mechanic Village at Akegbe Ugwu to steer clear of the property, describing their activities as clear illegalities and acts of trespass. The government also threatened to prosecute trespassers and anyone … [Read more…]

Nigeria will launch the highly anticipated National Single Window (NSW) platform on March 27, a move described by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, as a “monumental” step in transforming the country’s trade ecosystem. Gbajabiamila disclosed this during a stakeholders’ meeting at the State House, Abuja, attended by ministers, agency heads, and … [Read more…]

President Bola Tinubu has set up plans to establish a Grid Asset Management Company (GAMCO) to address persistent electricity challenges in Nigeria, focusing on the transmission segment of the power sector. Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris told State House correspondents on Wednesday that the proposal was presented by the President to the … [Read more…]

Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, has explained why he declined to answer questions from the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC), describing his silence as a constitutional right rather than an act of defiance. El-Rufai, who is currently under investigation by the anti-graft agency, submitted two handwritten statements to ICPC officers on February 19 … [Read more…]