The African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has explained why his party applied to use Aso Rock for the inauguration of his presidential campaign council, insisting that opposition parties should enjoy the same privileges as the All Progressives Congress (APC). Sowore, who spoke at an event organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants […]

The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has ruled out joining a proposed opposition coalition, predicting that the alliance would collapse after the 2027 general elections. Sowore made the declaration on Thursday while speaking at an event organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN). He criticised the idea […]

The Edo State Ministry of Health has called on residents to observe strict preventive measures following a reported confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease in the country. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr Paul Eighemhenrio, who represented the Edo state Commissioner for Health, Cyril Adams Oshiomole at a press conference  said that the ministry has […]

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Kwara State has urged residents to adopt preventive measures used during the COVID-19 pandemic to prevent the spread of Ebola following the confirmation of the first case in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The state NMA chairman, Dr Suleiman Rotimi, gave the advice in an interview with LEADERSHIP […]

He described the practitioners as frontline healthcare workers who play a critical role in delivering primary healthcare services at the grassroots. The post Awojobi emerges as Oyo ACHPN chairman, pledges improved welfare  appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has inaugurated a national committee to develop a framework for establishing international-standard autism centres... The post TETFund to establish specialised autism centres in medical schools nationwide appeared first on Tribune Online.

The federal government has announced the enforcement of the Equipment Leasing Registration Authority (ELRA) Certificate as a mandatory eligibility criterion for all public procurement processes involving the leasing of equipment. The directive was officially communicated through a circular issued by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, FNIM, CON, with […]

The Nigerian Navy hinted plans to establish a research institute and research and development cells across its commands to develop indigenous technologies, reduce operational costs and strengthen its combat capabilities. This is just as the Navy said criminal networks were increasingly exploiting technology to evade detection and threaten critical national assets, requiring improved intelligence gathering, […]

Kebbi State has begun work on an abandoned erosion control project covering Badariya and Malala areas of Birnin Kebbi, the state capital, following the flag-off by Governor Nasir Idris to address persistent erosion problems affecting residents. Speaking at the ceremony, Idris expressed confidence that the project would provide a lasting solution to erosion in the […]

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has accused former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, of politicising Nigeria’s Ebola response, insisting that approved emergency funds remain untouched. The post N10bn untouched – APC accuses Atiku of politicising Ebola response appeared first on Vanguard News.

Pate said there was currently no indication requiring changes to planned large gatherings, including political campaigns ahead of the next elections.

The Nigeria Academy of Pharmacy has called on the federal government to strengthen Nigeria’s preparedness for Ebola Virus Disease and other emerging infectious diseases through a coordinated national epidemic-readiness framework. The Academy said preparedness measures should be institutionalised, regularly assessed and made functional across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. In a statement […]

President Bola Tinubu has appointed former Director-General of the Department of State Services, Yusuf Bichi, as Chairman of the Governing Board of the National Institute for Security Studies. The post Tinubu names former DSS DG Bichi NISS board chairman appeared first on Vanguard News.

Twelve professors and one PhD holder in the field of medical sciences across Nigeria will be conferred with the Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences of Nigeria (AMSN) this year. This follows the induction of 15 and 13 fellows in 2025 and 2024, respectively, further expanding the numerical and professional strength of the body. […] The post Academy to induct 12 medical professors as fellows appeared first on Tribune Online.

Max Shipping Services Limited, owner of ANAMBRA BASIN FSO, has denied the involvement of its chairman, Chief Cletus Ibeto, in the recent incidents in Kula community, Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State. No fewer than 10 persons are feared dead after a boat reportedly capsized during a confrontation over an oil spill at OML-55 […]

Religious and traditional institutions have been urged to educate their communities on the importance of women’s participation in politics, stressing that it is neither against religious teachings nor a cultural taboo. The call was made by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) North-West women zonal leader, Hajiya Zainab Audu Bako, during a two-day leadership training workshop […] The post 2027: Stakeholders urged to educate communities on women’s political participation appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has called on political parties and their candidates to prioritise peaceful campaigns, exercise restraint and conduct their activities responsibly ahead of the 2027 general elections. He also urged Nigerians to demonstrate a collective commitment to preserving the country’s peace, unity and stability as political activities gather momentum […]

PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported sporadic shootings at the airport and the NDC secretariat in Enugu State on 10 October during the party's governorship campaign flag-off. The post Peter Obi promises support as family buries NDC supporter killed in Enugu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Deputy Director-General, Media and Communications of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Presidential Campaign, Dele Momodu, has said that presidential leadership requires vision, experience, tolerance and the ability to manage people and resources, rather than physical strength. Momodu made the remarks on Politics Today on Channels Television on Thursday while reacting to Oyo State Governor […]

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has extended the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) food outreach scheme to Osun State, with Ogun and Akwa Ibom states... The post Food outreach: Tinubu’s wife extends support to Osun, names next beneficiary states appeared first on Tribune Online.