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I will hand over Kano to APC in 2027 – Minister

The newly appointed Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Yusuf Abdullahi, has pledged to hand over Kano State to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027. Abdullahi, who stated this while briefing newsmen shortly after arriving in Kano...

Arts and Vibes Exhibitions in Lagos to Promote Northern Nigeria

Arts and Vibes, a platform that promotes the potential of Northern Nigeria through art and culture, was held in Lagos on Saturday to help address stereotypes and change people's perception of the North. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports...

Nigerian Government Commits to Protecting Public Health Amid Climate Change Challenges

The Nigerian government has said it is taking proactive measures to protect its citizens from health risks related to climate change, as the global climate crisis continues to put pressure on health systems. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social...

First Lady Tinubu denies organizing national prayer

The first lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has denied organizing a national prayer. Mrs Tinubu made the clarification in a statement by her media assistant, Busola Kukoyi. Read the full statement below. This is to clarify and inform the general public that the First...

Why you should read The Middle Daughter by Unigwe – Wildlife Conservationist

"If you ask me for that 'book recommendation' that is a must-read this year, The Middle Daughter by Chika Unigwe will be that recommendation," said Enwongo Cleopas-Akwa, a lawyer and wildlife conservationist, in a 24 Publication report. October on...

Panel accuses army of infanticide, mass killings in Borno, but dismisses Reuters mass abortion story

An inquiry panel of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has charged the Nigerian military over a case of mass infanticide and other killings that occurred in 2016 in Abisari, Marte Local Government Area of ​​Borno State, North East...

Nigeria and eight other African countries will receive the Mpox vaccine

To control the growing threat of the Mpox virus, the Access and Allocation Mechanism (AAM) for Mpox has allocated 899,000 vaccine doses to Nigeria and eight other African countries with high infection rates. This was revealed in a joint statement...

Nigeria's Under-17 World Cup heroes still await reward

Friday, November 8, 2024 marks the eleventh anniversary of the Nigerian Golden Eagles' triumph at the 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup. The team, led by coach Manu Garba, defeated Mexico 3-0 in the final, securing Nigeria's fourth title in...

Road accidents: Forty-three people die in 10 months in Imo – FRSC

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Imo State recorded 62 road accidents and 43 deaths from January to October 2024. The FRSC Sector Commander in Imo State, Anthony Uga, disclosed this at the official launch of the command’s 2024...

SERAP replies SSS’ libel suit, says agency known for intimidating, harassing innocent citizens

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed its defence to a N5.5 billion defamation suit instituted against it by the State Security Service (SSS) and two of its operatives. SSS had sued SERAP at the Federal Capital Territory...
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Nigeria's population could rise to 450 million by 2050: experts

Experts have expressed concern about the possible increase in Nigeria's population, which could reach 450 million by 2050 if...
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