News

Read the latest news, breaking news, headlines, updates and happenings in Nigeria and the world.

C/River orders arrest, prosecution of 1,000 illegal miners

The Cross River State Government has ordered the arrest and prosecution of over 1,000 illegal miners. The government said that the Fulani had invaded

I engaged in protests but without violence – Tinubu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday spoke about the planned nationwide protest by some Nigerians, emphasising the importance of sustaining democracy

Cholera: Plateau declares war on open defecation

The Plateau State Government has declared war against open defecation to avert cholera outbreak. While Plateau has not yet reported any cholera cases,

Islamic scholars condemn skipping of basic 6

Islamic scholars have criticised parents and school owners for allowing their children to skip Basic Six and promoting them directly to Junior Seconda

North Central accounts for highest TB rights Violations in Nigeria – Report

The North Central geopolitical zone has been ranked highest in Human Rights Violations Associated with Tuberculosis in Nigeria. According to the repor