Hisbah Arrests 9 for Prostitution in Kano End-of-Year Raid
Kano State Hisbah Board detained eight girls and one boy for alleged prostitution in a special operation. Suspects aged 15-20 confessed. Read details of the raid.
Kano State Hisbah Board detained eight girls and one boy for alleged prostitution in a special operation. Suspects aged 15-20 confessed. Read details of the raid.
Health stakeholders call for urgent reform of Nigeria's dysfunctional health insurance scheme after a free medical outreach in Port Harcourt highlights the deadly cash-and-carry system.
Enugu State and Nigeria bid farewell to Chief Rex Onyeabo, a PDP founding father, technocrat, and devout Catholic. His legacy of public service and faith is honoured.
Nigeria Police arrest two key bandits, Abubakar Usman & Shehu Mohammadu, in Kaiama, Kwara. Recover AK-47, ransom cash, motorcycle. IGP commends operatives.
Kwara state teachers protest being left out of a 30% salary allowance. They accuse the NUT leadership of inaction and reveal many are surviving on loans. Read the full story.
A Nigerian man's heartbreaking self-tribute before dying from a heart condition has gone viral, exposing demands for N2m deposits by Lagos hospitals and a failing healthcare system. Read his full story.
Oba Kamilu Salami, the Ojibara of Bayagan Ile in Kwara, is free after 25 days. The community paid a huge ransom in two installments without government help. Read the full story.
The prolonged JOHESU strike has paralyzed Abuja's public health system. Wards are empty, services halted. Patients and doctors appeal for urgent government intervention to resolve the crisis.
Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu says strong boards and sound governance are critical for Nigeria's economic growth. Read his full speech at the CIoD awards.
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq presents a N644 billion 2026 budget to the Kwara State Assembly, with 66% for capital expenditure to complete ongoing projects and support workers. Read the full breakdown.
The World Bank's IMPACT project has revitalised 83 Primary Health Centres in Kwara State, enhancing access to quality healthcare, safe deliveries, and immunisation for over 722,000 outpatients. Read more.
A prominent Kwara cleric warns APC and PDP that zoning the 2027 governorship outside Ilorin will lead to failure. Meanwhile, traditional rulers from Kwara North and South unite to demand a power shift.
Bayelsa State launches a road show to sensitize residents ahead of the Measles-Rubella vaccination campaign from January 20-29, 2026. Health officials urge parents to vaccinate children aged 9-15 months.
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq presents a N644bn 2026 budget to Kwara State House of Assembly, focusing 65.98% on capital projects for growth. Read the full details.
A registered nurse at Duke Health is charged with sexually assaulting two incapacitated patients. Jomil Uy Tugado, 39, faces multiple felonies and had his nursing license suspended. Duke Health has a zero-tolerance policy and is cooperating with police.
The Jigawa PDP chapter condemns the suspension of ex-Governor Sule Lamido from the party's BoT, calling it unjust and a threat to internal democracy. They demand immediate reversal.
As Kwara gears up for 2027, a fierce succession battle unfolds. Analysts examine if power will rotate or if Central's 18-year dominance continues. Discover the key players and political strategies shaping the race.
LASEMA revitalises Local Emergency Management Committees (LEMCs) across Lagos to strengthen grassroots disaster preparedness ahead of the festive season. Residents urged to act responsibly.
The Christian Association of Nigeria condemns the Nollywood film 'A Very Dirty Christmas' as offensive, calls for a title change and public apology from producers.
A senior aide to Kwara Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has accused the PDP of spreading dangerous misinformation on insecurity. The opposition party refutes the claims, alleging government links to suspects. ONSA clarifies arms distribution policy.
A key APC group in Kwara State, KPLOT, urges that the 2027 governorship be based on capacity and experience, not zoning or sentiment, to tackle insecurity. Read their full demands.
Nollywood star Ini Edo officially responds to CAN's criticism of her film 'A Very Dirty Christmas,' stating it's meant to provoke thought. She confirms all regulatory approvals were secured.
Nigeria has been re-elected to the ICAO Public Key Directory Board for a sixth consecutive term, a testament to its technical expertise and commitment to global aviation security standards. Read more about this diplomatic achievement.
President Bola Tinubu has reconstituted the NERC board with Dr. Mulisiu Oseni as Chairman. The new team is tasked with implementing the Electricity Act 2023 to transform Nigeria's power sector. Read the full details here.
KWACCIMA alleges the Kwara State government deliberately withdrew support, harming the 12th Trade Fair's success and foreign participation. Read the full details.
Transcorp Hotels Plc appoints Dr Awele Vivien Elumelu as its new Board Chair effective January 1, 2026. Discover her vision for innovation and growth in Nigeria's hospitality sector.
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have kidnapped five employees of Fix Contracting Engineering Company in Kwara State. Security forces are combing the area. Read for details and updates.
Suspected bandits killed two residents in Ifelodun LGA, Kwara State. The attack happened on Monday, December 15, 2025. Read for details and community impact.
Suspected bandits launched a fresh attack on Oreke town in Kwara state, killing two youths and forcing residents to run for their lives. Read the full report on the worsening insecurity.