Tunji-Ojo orders probe into death of 33 illegal miners
The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has ordered full-scale investigation into the deaths of 33 illegal miners in Niger State who allegedly died while in the custody of the NSCDC. This is contained in a statement by the Spokesperson of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Babawale Afolabi, made available on […]
NCAC, Enugu to host NAFEST 2026
The National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) is collaborating with Enugu State Government to host the 2026 National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST) to promote national unity and cultural diversity. The Director-General of NCAC, Mr Obi Asika, on Friday in Abuja, said that the 2026 edition, with the theme “Connected Culture”, will […]
Korea Film Festival will deepen cultural understanding, strengthen film value chain
Korea’s Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Mr Jeong Yo-an, has said the Korean Film Festival will deepen cultural understanding, foster creative collaboration and strengthen friendship between Korea and Nigeria. He made the remark at the opening of the 14th edition of the Korean Film Festival, organised by the Korean Cultural Centre […]
Don’t panic, UNTH urges public over suspected diphtheria case
The University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu, has urged members of the public to continue accessing healthcare services at the hospital without fear of contracting diphtheria. Mr Boniface Uchelue, the hospital’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Enugu. […]
Niger raises panel, shuts mining site over death of 37 Illegal miners
Niger State Government has set up a committee of inquiry to investigate and determine the cause of death of 37 illegal miners. They died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Niger State Command. Gov. Umaru Bago, who disclosed this in Minna, said similar investigation committees have been set […]
Carnival Calabar introduces online voting, digital streaming
The Cross River State Government has introduced online voting and digital streaming as part of efforts to deepen public participation in the Calabar Carnival. Chairman of the Carnival Calabar Commission, Gabe Onah, disclosed this on the sidelines of the 22nd Akwaaba African Travel Market on Wednesday in Lagos. Onah said the new system would […]
Kebbi NUJ mourns Kudu ex-NAN staff
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kebbi Council, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Malam Auwalu Yusuf-Birnin Kudu, Head of Human Resources at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Birnin Kudu, Jigawa State. This is contained in a joint statement by the council’s Chairman, Alhaji Bello Abubakar-Sarki, and Secretary, Mr Ismail Adebayo, in […]
Financial inclusion must translate to stronger household, business resilience, says CBN
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Mr Olayemi Cardoso, said that financial inclusion must go beyond access to services and deliver measurable improvements in Nigerians’ financial wellbeing. He made the statement at the 2026 Access to Financial Services in Nigeria (A2F) survey, in Abuja on Wednesday. The CN+BN Governor who was […]
Ophthalmologist urges early eye checks to prevent blindness
An ophthalmologist, Prof. Feyi Adepoju, has urged pregnant women and parents to prioritise regular eye examinations and early treatment to prevent avoidable visual impairment among children. Adepoju, an eye specialist at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), gave the advice during a sensitisation session organised as part of the “Harvest of Miracle Babies” […]
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Olu Jacobs: Voice that carried theater’s ancient fire
By Vivian Ihechu Olu Jacobs carried theatre’s ancient fire in his voice, transforming every pause into thunder and every character into a mirror of humanity’s contradictions. From The Dogs of War to Blood Money, where he inhabited stories like a seasoned traveller, leaving footprints across generations, cultures, screens, and imaginations, to The Royal Hibiscus […]
