Category: News
PDP NWC Counters Suspensions of National Chairman, Secretary, Legal Adviser & Others
Abuja | November 1, 2025 The leadership crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) deepened on Saturday as the National Working Committee (NWC) countered the suspension of key national officers, including the National Chairman, Ambassador Umar Damagum. This comes after an emergency NWC meeting held in Abuja, following a court ruling that halted the party’s…
Doctors’ Welfare And Industrial Harmony: Massive Recruitment, Payment of Arrears, And Reforms Underway – FG
Abuja, November 1, 2025 The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting industrial harmony, improving doctors’ welfare, and driving sustained reforms across Nigeria’s health sector, emphasizing that the wellbeing and motivation of health professionals remain central to the nation’s healthcare agenda. This assurance came during a high-level meeting between the Minister of State for…
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan Wins Landslide Election Victory
Dodoma, Tanzania — November 1, 2025 Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has secured a resounding victory in the country’s general election, according to official results announced on Saturday.The National Electoral Commission declared that President Hassan won 97.66 percent of the vote, a commanding lead over her opponents. The results were broadcast live on state television,…
WHO Warns of Surging Mpox Spread Across Africa and Beyond
Geneva, Switzerland — November 1, 2025 The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised alarm over the accelerating spread of mpox across Africa and several new regions worldwide, warning that the situation poses an increasing global health threat if not urgently addressed. In a statement released by the agency, 17 African countries have reported active mpox…
House Probes Excessive Tax Deductions From Civil Servants and Multiple Bank Charges
Abuja, Nigeria — November 1, 2025 The House of Representatives has commenced an investigation into allegations of excessive tax deductions and multiple bank charges affecting civil and public servants across the country.At the inaugural sitting of the Ad-hoc Committee established to conduct the probe, lawmakers said the move followed a growing number of complaints from…
NMA to Begin Monthly Psychiatric Evaluation of Inmates
Abuja, Nigeria — November 1, 2025 The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has announced plans to commence monthly psychiatric evaluations for all inmates across Nigeria’s correctional facilities starting next month. The initiative, unveiled by the First Vice President of the Association, Dr. Benjamin Olowojebutu, during a visit to the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) Headquarters in Abuja,…
Governor Zulum Receives Rural Electrification Agency Delegation in Maiduguri
Maiduguri, Borno State | November 1, 2025 Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, on Friday received a delegation from the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), led by its Managing Director, Abba Abubakar Aliyu, at the Government House in Maiduguri.The visit was part of a comprehensive roundtable discussion aimed at strengthening collaboration between the state government…
The United States Department of State on Friday issued a stark new travel advisory for the Republic of Niger, urging American citizens to avoid all travel to the country amid an increasingly perilous security landscape.
The advisory upgrades Niger to a Level 4 “Do Not Travel” status, the highest warning level the U.S. issues. According to the State Department, the country is facing a “perilous mix of rampant crime, civil unrest, terrorism, health risks, and widespread kidnapping.” Key concerns highlighted in the advisoryKidnapping and terrorism: Armed groups and jihadist insurgents…
KEBBI POLICE DEPLOYS TACTICAL UNITS, MILITARY AND VIGILANTES TO RESCUE KIDNAPPED DEPUTY SPEAKER
Bagudo, Kebbi State — November 1, 2025 The Kebbi State Police Command has deployed tactical units alongside military personnel and local vigilantes in a coordinated search and rescue operation following the abduction of the Deputy Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Hon. Muhammad Sama’ila Bagudo.According to a statement issued by the Police Public…
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT & WORLD BANK COMMIT $500 MILLION FOR AGRICONNECT IMPLEMENTATION
Abuja, October 31, 2025 The Federal Government of Nigeria and the World Bank have agreed to commit a total of $500 million towards the implementation of the Agriconnect Project, a major initiative aimed at transforming Nigeria’s agricultural sector through digital innovation, improved infrastructure, and enhanced access to markets. The commitment was disclosed by World Bank…