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As the US government halts the support for HIV treatment in Nigeria and other developing countries following an excecutive order signed by President Donald Trump, there are indications that Africa’s most populous country might witness an increase in new HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths.New HIV infections have risen by eight percent and AIDS-related deaths by 10 percent since 2019, highlighting critical gaps in p...

The immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-rufai, has said he no longer recognises the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), saying the party no longer practices internal democracy.This was as he accused the party of abandoning its founding principles and fostering poor leadership.El-rufai made this known at a national conference in Abuja on strengthening democracy in Nigeria, where he stated ...

Suspected bandits attacked the residence of the Chairman of the Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State, Maharazu Dayi, killing a police officer.The hoodlums shot the officer, identified as Shamsudeen Lawal, who was later confirmed dead at the nearby hospital where he was taken for medical treatment.While addressing journalists, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Abubakar Sadiq, said Lawa...

The European Union has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening economic ties with Nigeria, as it declared Nigeria as its top trade and investment partner in Africa.The Head of the European Union Delegation to Nigeria and Economic Community of West African States, Ambassador Gautier Mignot, while disclosing this in Abuja during a media luncheon noted that Nigeria remains EU’s largest trading partner in Africa, accou...

Naomi Silekunola and her fellow accused in the Ibadan stampede case had their plea granted as a Chief Magistrate’s Court adjourned the matter until March 24 to “allow proper proceedings” and likely transfer to a High Court.Naomi, former wife of the Ooni of Ife, appeared in court along with Agidigbo FM proprietor Oriyomi Hamzat, and the Principal of Islamic High School, Ibadan, Abdulahib Fasasi....

The founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola, has dropped all criminal charges against the Lagos-based human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi.Babalola made the disclosure at a press conference jointly addressed by himself and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on behalf of other prominent Yoruba traditional rulers, in Ado-Ekiti.Other traditional rulers ...

The Lagos State is set to begin with the removal of illegal stalls obstructing public infrastructure on Lagos Island and its environs, following the expiration of a 48-hour notice by the Ministry of the Environment.Commissioner for the Environment, Tokunbo Wahab made this known during an inspection of Oke Arin on Lagos Island.According to him, the ultimatum served last Thursday was part of the government&r...

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the opposition Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, has rejected efforts by some opposition leaders to form a coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections.Obi made this statement on the sidelines of a two-day national conference on strengthening democracy in Nigeria, themed; “Strengthening Nigeria’s Democracy: Pathway to Good Governance and Political Integrit...

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, says preliminary investigations suggest that explosion at a mining site in Sabon Pegi, Mashegun Local Government Area of Niger State, on Sunday, was caused by the illegal stockpiling of explosives by one Yushua Maikampala, a residents.Maikampala is believed to have been involved in purchasing and storing explosives and their accessories in a house in Sabo Pegi, Mashegu...

President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has condemned the recurring trend of bureaucrats within the National Assembly extending their stay in office beyond their statutory years of service.He urged the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) to act decisively in upholding the rules governing tenure and retirement.Akpabio made these remarks during a courtesy visit by the outgoing Chairman of ...