Health General

Nigeria, WHO Roll Out Unified Health Communication Framework

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, in collaboration with the World Health Organisation, has launched a unified national health promotion and communication framework. The initiative emerged after a four-day technical workshop involving stakeholders from federal and state health ministries, development partners and public health experts. Officials said the framework is designed to harmonise

Read More
Economy General Oil and Gas

Non-Oil Revenue Now 75% Of Federation Funds — Report

A new economic report has revealed that non-oil revenue now accounts for seventy-five percent of Nigeria’s federally collected funds, reflecting a gradual shift from dependence on crude oil earnings. The March 2026 report by economic analysts stated that tax revenues, customs duties and other non-oil sources contributed significantly to the country’s fiscal position. The report

Read More
Security General

Police Arrest 16 Suspects Terrorising Niger Residents

Operatives of the Niger State Police Command have arrested sixteen suspects accused of terrorising residents in Minna, the state capital. The arrests followed a coordinated house-to-house operation carried out in the early hours of Tuesday in areas identified as crime hotspots. Police said the suspects were apprehended in Angwan-Sarki and Ogbomosho communities after several complaints

Read More
Politics

Governor Fubara Urges Unity, Sacrifice in Easter Message

Siminalayi Fubara has extended Easter greetings to residents of Rivers State, urging them to embrace sacrifice, reconciliation, and unity during the Christian celebration. In a goodwill message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, the governor encouraged Christians to emulate the life of Jesus Christ, whose sacrifice he said brought forgiveness and reconciliation to humanity. He

Read More
Technology

Gates Foundation Reduces Microsoft Stake to 11%

By Paul Chimodo The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has reduced its investment in Microsoft to 11% of its total portfolio. This is a major cut from previous years when Microsoft made up more than a quarter of the foundation’s holdings. The foundation’s investment arm, the Gates Foundation Trust, gradually sold off shares over the

Read More
Sports

DR Congo Make Historic Return to FIFA World Cup After Extra-Time Win Over Jamaica

The DR Congo national football team have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating the Jamaica national football team 1–0 in extra time of the inter-confederation playoff final. The decisive goal was scored by Axel Tuanzebe, sealing a historic return to the global tournament. The victory marks DR Congo’s first appearance at the

Read More
Sports

Italy Miss Out on 2026 World Cup After Playoff Defeat

The Italy national football team will not play at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after losing to Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team in a dramatic European playoff final. The match ended in a draw before Bosnia and Herzegovina triumphed in a penalty shootout to secure qualification. Italy had taken the lead early in the

Read More
Sports

Super Eagles of Nigeria Held by Jordan in Friendly

The Super Eagles of Nigeria were held to a 2–2 draw by the Jordan national football team in an international friendly played in Antalya, Turkey. The match served as part of preparations for upcoming competitive fixtures and provided an opportunity for both sides to assess their squads. Jordan took the lead in the first half,

Read More
Sports

Tottenham Appoint Roberto De Zerbi as New Head Coach

Tottenham Hotspur have appointed Roberto De Zerbi as their third head coach of the season. The Italian tactician has signed a five-year contract with Spurs, who are currently one point above the relegation zone in the Premier League. The club is battling to avoid its first top-flight relegation since 1977. De Zerbi will have more

Read More
Environment General Oil and Gas

Rivers Environment Ministry Plans Anti-Oil Theft Tour in Ogoniland

The Rivers State Ministry of Environment has announced plans to tour the four local government areas of Ogoniland to sensitize residents against oil theft and pipeline vandalism. The exercise will be conducted in partnership with National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency and Renaissance Energy. At a stakeholder meeting in Ogale, Dr. Moses Oteberesor warned

Read More