2027: Stakeholders call on Governor Sule to contest for Nasarawa North senatorial seat
Stakeholders in Akwanga Local Government Area have appealed to Governor Abdullahi Sule to offer himself for the Nasarawa North Senatorial Seat come 2027 elections. The stakeholders comprising of elders, political leaders, traditional titleholders, youth representatives, and women leaders in the area unanimously agreed that the Governor is a worthy representative who can bear the flag […]
Wike renames ICC after President Tinubu
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has officially renamed the Abuja International Conference Centre (AICC) in honor of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The newly renovated facility will now be known as the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre. The popular venue, which was originally built in 1991 during the military rule […]
Viral FMC Emergency Video: We treated, discharged accident victim same day – Hospital
The management of Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Abuja, has said the accident victim bleeding from his head in a viral video where health workers at the emergency unit displayed unprofessional conduct, was treated and discharged on the same day. Head of Clinical Services FMC Abuja, Dr. Bioku Muftau who spoke to newsmen on Monday, insisted […]
FG probes viral video alleging neglect of accident victims at FMC Abuja
The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Salako, has ordered a comprehensive investigation into a recent incident involving staff of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abuja, denying prompt medical attention to accident victims brought in by a good Samaritan. A statement signed by Public Relations Officer, on behalf of the Medical Director […]
Tinubu commissions $300m Afreximbank AMCE hospital
President Bola Tinubu has commissioned the $300 million world class health facility, the African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) built by the African Import-Export Bank (Afreximbank) in partnership with King’s College Hospital, London. The hospital would specialise in comprehensive care across oncology, cardiology, and haematology, including general medical and surgical services as well as advanced […]
CBCN condemns Benue massacre, demands govt’s firm action
…mourn victims of Mokwa flood, urge preventive measures The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), has condemned what it described as barbaric massacre of innocent and defenceless persons in Benue State on a daily basis. The Catholic Bishops also mourned with those affected by the flood in Mokwa, Niger State, which led to the loss […]
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o: The unyielding voice of African resistance
By Emman Usman Shehu On May 28, 2025, the world lost Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, the Kenyan literary titan whose pen was a machete, slicing through the chains of colonialism and cultural erasure. At 87, Ngũgĩ left a legacy that redefined African literature, blending fierce political conviction with poetic brilliance. His novels—Weep Not, Child (1964), A Grain […]
Menstrual hygiene: health practitioners advocate support for girls in vulnerable communities
Medical professionals have urged increased support for women and girls in vulnerable communities by providing essential amenities such as clean water, adequate toilet facilities, and tax exemptions on sanitary products. Speaking on Wednesday on Wednesday, May 28, to observe this year’s Menstrual Hygiene Day, the experts also enjoined women and girls to maintain proper hygiene […]
SAN calls for an overhaul of security operations in Benue
A senior Advocate of Nigeria, Sabastin Hon has called for an urgent overhaul of security operations in Benue state to save the people from the activities of armed Fulani militia. In a letter addressed to the a chief of Defence staff, the Inspector General of Police and Dirextor General of Department of state services, the […]
I have no plans to leave APC – Governor Alia
The governor of Benue state, Hyacinth Alia has said that as the leader of the All Progressive Congress in the state, he has no plans to leave the party. Governor Alia’s denial was in response to an online report that he had concluded plans to dump the APC for another party. But in a rebuttal, […]
