1960 Headlines

By Chioma Obinna In a renewed push to curb measles and rubella infections and close immunisation gaps in Lagos State, the Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) has deployed nearly 5,000 trained community volunteers to support the ongoing Measles–Rubella (MR) vaccination campaign across the state.The intervention, jointly funded by the United States Centers for Disease Control […]

By Innocent Anaba The family of the late Mr. Eto Obhuo, a former engineer with Shell Petroleum Development Company, SPDC, has demanded justice and compensation from the oil giant and its allied entities over his death, which they alleged was caused by gross medical negligence. In a pre-action letter dated September 19, 2025, written by […]

…Says African billionaires’ wealth grew four times faster in 2025 By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA –  AS the 2026 World Economic Forum, WEF, opens in Davos, Switzerland, a new report  released by Oxfam in Nigeria yesterday  revealed that billionaire wealth across the world jumped three times faster in 2025 to $18.3 trillion. According to Oxfam in […]

By Mathew Johnson LAGOS—Tragedy was averted in Apapa, Lagos, yesterday, after a team of policemen from Area Command, Apapa and officials of Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, succeeded in chasing away some residents of the area and onlookers that gathered to scoop diesel from a fallen tanker at Liverpool area of Apapa. The tanker […]

By Evelyn Usman The Nigerian Army has dismissed as false and misleading an online report alleging that soldiers were threatening mutiny over salaries and allowances, describing the publication as a deliberate attempt to undermine public confidence and national security.In a statement issued by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, the Army said […]

By Daniel Abia, Port Harcourt The Ijaw National Congress (INC), the socio-cultural voice of the Ijaw-speaking people of the Niger Delta, has called on the All Progressives Congress (APC) to take responsibility for protecting Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara from a possible impeachment. INC warned that if the ongoing impeachment process against Governor Fubara and […]

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON came to a thrilling conclusion, with Senegal crowned champions and the standout performers recognized in the individual awards. The tournament had everything — drama, controversy, record‑breaking goals, and unforgettable individual displays. As the dust settles, fans across the continent are celebrating the best performers of the competition. Champions […]

… Uzodimma okays deal as Ekwueme brings global med tech home By Chioma Obinna Imo State Government has taken a historic step toward transforming its healthcare system with the signing of a landmark multi-partner agreement to establish a world-class medical facility powered by artificial intelligence and robotic surgery. Governor Hope Uzodimma approved the agreement recently, […]

Senegal stunned Morocco in Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final as Pape Gueye’s goal gave them a 1-0 extra-time win over the hosts at the end of a match marred by disgraceful scenes following a controversial penalty award. Brahim Diaz could have won the trophy for Morocco when he stepped up to take the spot-kick […]

Former Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, has commended the personnel of 3 Brigade, Nigerian Army, for their exemplary service to the nation and dedication to maintaining peace and security in Kano State. This is contained in a statement issued by Maj. Babatunde Zubairu, Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 3 Brigade, Nigerian […]