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ANSACA raises alarm over rising HIV/AIDS cases in Anambra
By Nwabueze Okonkwo ONITSHA – The Anambra State AIDS Control Agency, ANSACA has raised an alarm over the rising spate of HIV/AIDS scourge in the state. ANSACA, however, expressed optimism
2027: Obi not better than me — Umahi
…Insists it’s not yet Igbo turn to be president By Olayinka Ajayi BENIN CITY — Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has dismissed suggestions that he is not on the same
States, FCT IGR rises 41% to N5.15tn
By Elizabeth Adegbesan LAGOS — Internally Generated Revenue, IGR, of Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, rose by 40.93 per cent year-on-year to N5.15 trillion in 2025
Police arrest six over planned abduction, cult killing in Nasarawa
By Edwin Phillip, Lafia LAFIA — The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested four suspects over an alleged plot to abduct and kill a man after collecting ransom, as well
Nigerians to be affected as US changes green-card rules for foreign workers’ children
The United States has broadened the circumstances under which children born on American soil to certain foreign government employees can obtain lawful permanent residence. Under a new interim final rule
Ogun 2027: PDP vows to defeat APC
By Jimoh Babatunde The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ogun State has vowed to wrest power from the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in the 2027 governorship election, with its
Obi of Onitsha urges editors to combat AI disinformation
By Anayo Okoli ENUGU — Chairman of the 22nd All Nigerian Editors Conference, HRH Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe, Obi of Onitsha, has urged Nigerian editors to intensify efforts to combat
Truck crushes motorcycle passenger on Oshodi-Apapa Expressway
By Ogochukwu Agha LAGOS — A yet-to-be-identified adult male passenger on a motorcycle was killed on Wednesday when a sand-laden tipper truck collided with the motorcycle at Ilasa Bus Stop,
Bungudu chairman, four others escape kidnappers in Zamfara
By Idris Salisu, Gusau GUSAU — The Chairman of Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Hon. Nura Umar Abdullahi, and four other kidnap victims have escaped from captivity and
US launches online portal to report visa fraud, misuse
The US Department of State has launched an online portal allowing members of the public to report suspected visa fraud and misuse. The department said the new tool is designed
