23+ hour, 44+ min ago  (208+ words) LAGOS " The Kogi State has recorded a significant milestone in its health sector, with malaria prevalence dropping from 16 percent in 2021 to 8.9 percent in 2025, according to the latest National Malaria Indicator Survey (NMIS). The Kogi State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abdulazeez…...

23+ hour, 44+ min ago  (232+ words) The new Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, on Friday, April 3, 2026, embarked on an Easter celebration visibility patrol in the State, covering the highways in key towns including Ibusa, Ogwashi-Uku, Ozoro, Oleh, Ughelli, Warri and Effurn. Bright…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (587+ words) Maryam Yusuf, a niqab-wearing student of Ar-Raheem International College, Ilorin, delivered a standout performance at the African Spelling Bee competition, held last week in Harare, Zimbabwe, where top young spellers from more than 30 African countries gathered for the continental contest....

3+ day, 4+ hour ago  (481+ words) Malabo, Equatorial Guinea Chevron, through its affiliate Noble Energy EG Ltd., has confirmed the Final Investment Decision (FID) on the Aseng Gas Monetization Project in Equatorial Guinea, marking a significant step in the country's gas development ambitions and long-term energy…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago  (384+ words) The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has confirmed the deportation of 40 out of 42 Nigerians arrested and locked up for weeks in Mozambique. In the same vein, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Commission, has advised Nigerians in South Africa…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago  (328+ words) Similarly, March 2026 marks four years since Nigeria officially exited the International Maritime Bureau's list of piracy-prone countries. And then in June 2026, the Nigerian Navy-led Gulf of Guinea Combined Maritime Task Force (CMTF) will take off, coinciding with the Navy's 70th anniversary....

1+ week, 9+ hour ago  (394+ words) A whistle-blower has petitioned the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over alleged abuse of office, financial misconduct, and intimidation involving an official of the State House Archives in Abuja. The petition, addressed to the ICPC chairman,…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (208+ words) 29 Still Incarcerated As Thirteen Out Of 42 Nigerians Arrested In Mozambique Deported'independent.ng 29 Still Incarcerated As Thirteen Out Of 42 Nigerians Arrested In Mozambique Deported Thirteen out of 42 Nigerians, who had earlier been arrested, in Mozambique and deported with no known charges…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (1115+ words) In the past, forex trading was mainly viewed as a specialised, niche financial activity in Africa." However, that all has changed in recent years, with the market moving toward becoming much more mainstream across the country. People from all demographics…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (319+ words) LAGOS" "Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited (EEPNL) an ExxonMobil affiliate, held a groundbreaking ceremony marking the commencement of development of a permanent Shore Base facility at the Lagos Deep Offshore Logistics Base (LADOL)." LADOL is building the purpose'built Shore…...