Author: Helen Okechukwu

The Nigeria Police Force has warned all intending protesters and counter-protest groups to steer clear of restricted areas in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), following a subsisting order of the Federal High Court, Abuja, which prohibits demonstrations around major government installations. In a statement signed by the Force spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, on Saturday, the Police recalled a subsisting order of the Federal High Court, Abuja, issued on 17 October 2025 by Justice M.G. Umar in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/2202/2025, Federal Republic of Nigeria v. Omoyele Sowore & 4 others. The order restrains the respondents and their associates from staging protests in…

The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has called on Nigerians to take greater responsibility in the fight against HIV, as Adamawa State records a steady rise in new infections despite years of donor-funded interventions. Speaking at a media engagement on the state’s HIV/AIDS response in Yola, the North-East Zonal Coordinator of NACA, John Tobias, said the recent “stop-work order” issued by the United States Government in February had disrupted donor-supported HIV programmes across the country, a development he described as a “wake-up call” for Nigeria. “This development is a wake-up call for us to begin to take…

To deepen understanding of the link between chronic illness and depression, Osibogun said LUTH has launched a research initiative called Project Suffering, aimed at exploring how long-term physical ailments contribute to suicidal tendencies.

Yobe State has taken a pioneering step in Nigeria’s public health sector by launching the country’s first-ever integrated measles-rubella campaign that combines six life-saving health interventions in a single exercise. The initiative, inaugurated on Friday in Damaturu by Governor Mai Buni, marks a new chapter in Nigeria’s approach to disease prevention and maternal-child health. The campaign, set to run from October 28 to November 1, 2025, will be implemented simultaneously across all 17 local government areas of the state. Read Also: LASG urges promotion of cleanliness, good sanitation practices in communities Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Baba Malam-Wali,…

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has taken a decisive step towards promoting entrepreneurship and financial inclusion in the oil-rich region with the launch of a N1.5 billion loan scheme for small and medium-scale enterprises. In partnership with the Niger Delta Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Trade, Mines and Agriculture (NDCCITMA), the initiative seeks to support business expansion, reduce poverty, and create a new culture of enterprise among residents of the Niger Delta. At the official unveiling in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, the NDDC Director of Commercial, Industrial and Trade Development, Mrs. Lyna Okara, explained that the programme was designed to…

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a 46-year-old man, identified as Abi Baragon, in connection with a widely circulated social media video showing a woman crying for help after allegedly being assaulted in Port Harcourt. Recall that the incident, captured on June 20, 2025, sparked outrage online and prompted a rapid response from the Police Command’s Human Rights Department, State Headquarters, Moscow Road. Acting on credible intelligence and leveraging public information, operatives tracked down and arrested the suspect on October 13, 2025. Read Also: Police arrest NURTW chieftain over assault, murder allegations Police investigations revealed that the assault was allegedly…

By: Helen Okechukwu, Fatimah Idera Over time, Nigeria’s education sector has undergone several systematic changes, from new policy recommendations to their implementation. In 2024, the former Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, raised the minimum age for university admission to 18. The decision stirred controversy among Nigerians. Following a review at a policy meeting organised by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in July 2025, the incumbent education minister, Tunji Alausa, reduced the minimum age to 16, explaining that it reflected a balance between cognitive maturity and academic preparedness. Despite these adjustments, the Federal Government’s (FG) on Tuesday announced the…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued a stark warning about the global rise in neurological diseases, urging governments to invest urgently in brain health and strengthen neurological care systems. A new WHO report shows that fewer than one in three countries have national policies on neurological disorders, while only 18 per cent have dedicated funding. The Global Status Report on Neurology warns that essential care and services remain out of reach for most people, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. “With more than 1 in 3 people in the world living with conditions affecting their brain we must do…

The Rivers State Police Command has apprehended a 42-year-old man alleged to be part of the armed gang behind a viral robbery incident in the Choba area of Port Harcourt. The robbery, which took place around 3:00 p.m. on 15 October 2025, gained widespread attention after a video showing hoodlums snatching a Toyota Avalon at gunpoint surfaced online. In a swift follow-up operation, police operatives, acting on intelligence and technical leads, tracked the suspect, identified as Iruo Young, to his hideout in the Ikoku axis of the city, where he was arrested without resistance. Read Also: Police probe deaths of two…

The Federal Government (FG), in collaboration with development partners, has reiterated its commitment to promoting inclusive hygiene access across Nigeria, following concerns that only 60 per cent of citizens have access to basic handwashing facilities at home.