—Document will guide operations of regional commissions, strengthen development planning across six geopolitical zones — Momoh By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA—THE Federal Government on Thursday unveiled a National Regional Development Policy aimed at providing a strategic framework for the operations of Nigeria’s regional development commissions, ending months of policy uncertainty following their establishment. Minister of Regional…
By Chioma Obinna Delta State University Teaching Hospital (DELSUTH), Oghara, was on Thursday thrown into disruption as medical consultants under the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) commenced an indefinite strike over the dismissal of their chairman and alleged government insensitivity to their demands. The industrial action has led to a total shutdown…
By Adegboyega Adeleye The opening round of matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered goals, surprises and several breakout performances from the next generation of football superstars. While established stars such as Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane grabbed headlines, a number of young players also announced themselves on the global stage with…
—Says additional funding possible after assessment of flood threats nationwide By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA— IN what appears to be a proactive measure, the National Economic Council, NEC, on Thursday approved the release of over N83.2 billion for flood preparedness and climate disaster mitigation across the country. The ₦83.2 billion was half the N166.4 billion intervention…
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The National Youth Wing of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Thursday petitioned the National Judicial Council (NJC), calling for the removal of Justice Peter Odo Lifu from all matters involving the party and seeking his dismissal from the bench over alleged misconduct. The petition follows a Federal High Court…
A New York court has sentenced a 44-year-old man to five years’ imprisonment after he admitted to sexually abusing the body of a deceased passenger aboard a subway train in Manhattan. The convict, Felix Rojas, was sentenced on Wednesday following his guilty plea in connection with the April 2025 incident involving Jorge Gonzalez, a 37-year-old…
A stationary saloon car was destroyed by fire at the Polaris Bank Tower on Lagos Island, on Thursday, prompting an emergency response from the State Fire and Rescue Service. The incident occurred on the third floor of the 17-storey building located at 61/65 Broad Street, which also serves as a parking facility. The Lagos State…
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