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Hypertension By Chimezie Anaso Awka, March 25, 2026.(NAN) The Chief Medical Director of Rock Foundation Hospital, Awka, Dr Chukwudi Njelita, has expressed concern over what he described as “the increasing prevalence” of high blood pressure among adolescents and youths in the country. Njelita spoke on Wednesday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria […]

ABUJA — The newly deployed Commissioner of Police in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Ahmed Sanusi, has declared an uncompromising stance against criminality, vowing that crime will not thrive under his watch. Sanusi made the pledge on Wednesday during his maiden press conference in Abuja, assuring residents of a proactive, intelligence-driven and relentless policing […]

LAGOS — A civil society organisation, the Movement for Credible Elections, has called for an urgent overhaul of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) guidelines to tackle persistent voter apathy ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group’s spokesman, Mr Olawale Okunniyi, made the call in a statement issued on Wednesday, warning that Nigeria’s democracy […]

ABUJA — The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has identified drug abuse as a significant driver of HIV transmission in Nigeria, calling for a coordinated and integrated response to tackle both public health challenges. Chairman of the agency, retired Brigadier-General Buba Marwa, made the assertion on Wednesday in Abuja at the inauguration of the […]

Abuja: Nigeria has begun preparations to roll out Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable HIV prevention drug, across eight states and the Federal Capital Territory, as part of efforts to expand access to innovative prevention services. At a media briefing on Monday in Abuja, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, said […]

Uyo: The Police Command in Akwa Ibom has urged political parties to desist from holding unauthorised political rallies in the state. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Timfom John said in a statement in Uyo on Monday that police approval was required for any political rally to hold. John said that the command had […]

ABUJA — The Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted and sentenced a former Acting Accountant-General of the Federation, Chukwunyere Nwabuoku, to a total of 72 years imprisonment for money laundering involving N868 million. Delivering judgment on Monday, Justice James Omotosho found that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) proved its nine-count charge beyond […]

BENIN CITY — The Edo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting the welfare and inclusion of Persons With Disabilities (PWDs), with a focus on strengthening advocacy and support systems. Chairman of the Edo State Disability Commission, Hon. Theophilus Egbodion, made this known while receiving members of the Association for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities […]

Yenagoa, the capital of Bayelsa State, is set to host the 2026 Extraordinary General Assembly of the Nigeria Football Federation on Monday, March 23, . ‎ ‎Governor Douye Diri will formally declare the assembly open at the DSP Alamieyeseigha Banquet Hall, located within Government House in Yenagoa. ‎ ‎A number of high-profile stakeholders in Nigerian […]

Veteran French coach Claude Le Roy has clarified his earlier remarks regarding the Appeal Committee decision on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, insisting that his comments were misinterpreted and not directed at Morocco. ‎ ‎Le Roy, who has managed several national teams across Africa, was previously reported to have criticised Morocco following […]

Lagos: A Men’s Mental Health Advocate, Ms Halima Layeni, says that nothing justifies sexual violence/assault, describing it as a grave violation of human dignity and a crime that leaves lifelong scars. Layeni, Executive Director, Life After Abuse Foundation (LAAF), made the assertion while reacting to viral videos allegedly showing women being assaulted in Ozoro, a […]

Ibadan: Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved N10,000 monthly transportation support allowance for civil servants in the state. Makinde announced this on Monday during the supervision of the YEAP-SAFER support disbursement and stakeholder engagement programme at the Fashola Agribusiness Hub in Oyo town. He said the initiative would be implemented for an initial […]