New York (Nigeria): More than 720,000 people commit suicide every year, and many more attempt it, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said. The Director-General of WHO, Tedros Ghebreyesus, is …
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Monthly Archives
September 2025
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New York: No fewer than 80 million children can enjoy nutritious meals at school, bringing the global total to approximately 466 million, the World Food Programme (WFP) has said. WFP, …
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Abuja (Nigeria): The Federal Government says Nigeria is on the path to achieving a sustainable power sector and ensuring a reliable electricity supply for its citizens. The Federal Government says …
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Sokoto, Nigeria: The Sokoto State House of Assembly has approved a fresh amendment to the 2025 Appropriation Bill, endorsing a virement of ₦38.8 billion to fund critical infrastructure and social …
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Abuja (Nigeria): The Nigerian Government is collaborating with the Coalition for AfricanRice Development (CARD) to strengthen the country’s rice sector and make it more competitive, resilient, and sustainable. Minister of …
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Education, Science and Technology\IT
Grid Failure Under Investigation: NISO Vows Full Probe, Nationwide Restoration
Abuja, Nigeria: The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has launched a full-scale investigation into the national grid disturbance that occurred on Wednesday, disrupting electricity supply across multiple states. The incident …
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Ibadan (Nigeria): An Islamic Cleric, Musa Akewusola, 30, who allegedly defrauded prayer seeker of N21 million, on Wednesday, appeared before an Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan. The cleric, whose address …
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Education, Science and Technology\IT
NSE Welcomes Alaafin of Oyo as Honorary Member, Celebrates Engineering Legacy
Oyo State, Nigeria. The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has officially extended an honorary membership invitation to the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, recognising his distinguished career as a …
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Akure (Nigeria): The Police Command in Ondo State says one Abdullahi Saliu of Top Quality Hotel has been apprehended for parading himself as a Colonel in the Nigerian Army. DSP …
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Abuja, Nigeria: The House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation has summoned key ministers to address concerns over the pace and transparency of the 2024/25 budget implementation. Addressing reporters after the …
