General news.
Nigeria’s fish industry still cannot meet domestic demand, with local production lagging far behind consumption and forcing the country to rely heavily on imports despite recent gains in output
Tech & Education
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation is taking its financial literacy campaign to Ebonyi students, teaching them savings habits, responsible money management and the basics of financial safety so they can build more secure futures.
Health
The Federal Government has moved to resolve the labour crisis at FUTA Teaching Hospital in Akure by inviting Ondo labour unions and hospital stakeholders to a high-level meeting aimed at restoring industrial peace and protecting healthcare services.
Primate Elijah Ayodele has described the National Democratic Congress as a political trap with no future, warning politicians against joining the party ahead of the 2027 elections.
The Federal Government says unsafe food causes nearly 50 million illnesses and over 53,000 deaths annually in Nigeria, warning that children under five bear most of the disease burden.
ILCS has congratulated Dr. Adenike Fasina on her appointment as Oyo State Head of Service, describing it as recognition of her 26 years of professionalism, leadership and public service.
IGP Olatunji Disu has redeployed Deputy Inspectors-General of Police to their zones from June 15, aiming to strengthen supervision, accountability, coordination and operational effectiveness across Nigeria.
Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has defended his Ibadan visit, saying he attended as a representative of northern Muslim scholars and insisting no one can stop him from travelling anywhere in Nigeria.
CISLAC has called for an investigation into alleged diversion of over ₦36.9 billion from Kogi security accounts, citing financial intelligence reports and demanding transparency, accountability and possible prosecution.
NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticised President Bola Tinubu's administration over Nigeria’s rising debt profile, demanding a detailed account of how borrowed funds were spent.
The Edo State Police Command has arrested Mrs. Oluchi Ugbowan and three accomplices for staging her abduction in a plot to extort a ₦50 million ransom from her family.
The Indigenous Cultural and Indigenous Rights (ICIR) has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to involve traditionalists in the formulation of government policies and national issues.
Nsukka youths have stormed the NDC national headquarters to protest alleged plans to impose candidates during the party’s primaries, warning that such moves would be resisted.
Heirs Insurance Group says it has reached over three million policyholders within five years, crediting customer-focused services, innovation and technology-driven solutions for its rapid growth in Nigeria and Africa.
WAEC says delays in Mathematics and Agricultural Science papers were caused by logistical challenges, including a fatal accident that claimed three staff members transporting examination materials, disrupting distribution schedules.
