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Having demonstrated commendable commitments to unravel the circumstances surrounding the recent deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Minna, Niger State, the federal government should not hesitate to impose maximum punishment on indicted operatives to serve as a deterrent to notorious security and law enforcement personnel who subject Nigerians to untimely deaths, Ejiofor Alike reports  The acts of impunity and lawlessness that characterise the operations of some Nigerian security and law enforcement operatives assumed a frightening dimension recently when 37 suspected illegal miners were suffocated to death under curious circumstances in…

High blood pressure during pregnancy can put both the mother and baby at risk, if not detected and properly managed. Pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) is high blood pressure that develops during pregnancy, usually after the first half of pregnancy. It can also progress to more severe hypertensive disorders, including pre-eclampsia. A 2024 study, titled: “Prevalence and determinants of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy in Nigeria: a multi-centre study,” involving 71,758 women across 54 referral-level health facilities in Nigeria found that 6.4 per cent had hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. Gestational hypertension accounted for 49.8 per cent of the cases, while pre-eclampsia and eclampsia…

Minister of Works David Umahi has rejected claims that the Rainbow Coalition Movement was plotting to wrestle power from Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State, saying the movement does not exist in the state. Mr Umahi, the immediate past governor of Ebonyi State, spoke during an inspection of the Calabar-Abuja Superhighway in Benue State on Friday. A video clip which showed the minister making the remarks has been circulating on Facebook. Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike runs the Rainbow Coalition, a multi-party political arrangement, to support President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid. Mr Umahi’s comment follows…

The signing in Paris may have taken place around a table, with documents exchanged and signatures appended, but the significance of what Ogun State and its partners have set in motion extends far beyond the ceremony. The Memoranda of Understanding signed by the Ogun State Government and DP World for the development of the Gateway Deep Sea Port and the Ogun State Blue Marine Special Economic Zone represent the emergence of a new economic architecture with implications not only for Ogun but for Nigeria’s industrial, maritime and export future. With an initial investment of more than $7 billion and more…

Authorities warn residents that extreme conditions could pose risks and urge people to stay away from flooded areas.Published On 26 Sep 202626 Sep 2026Residents of the northeastern United States are facing a powerful storm known as a nor’easter that has knocked out power and caused flooding across the region.The storm has led to the cancellation of more than 400 flights and power outages affecting more than 88,000 homes and businesses as of Saturday afternoon local time. That figure is down from a high of 119,000 earlier in the day.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listBob Oravec, lead forecaster with…

.Celebrates past leaders’ contributions to statehood Charles Ajunwa Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has presented a cheque of N190 million for full scholarship to two best graduating students in the state. Governor Eno made the presentation Wednesday September 23, 2026 at the State variety night, held at the ARISE Palm Resort, Uyo, as part of activities marking the state’s 39th anniversary celebration. In his remark, Governor Eno said the event was basically a night of gratitude, explaining that N160m covers full scholarship for Dr. Joseph Akpan for postgraduate studies in surgical and intervention science at McGill University, Canada,…

The US president said he would end a so-called ‘EV mandate’ that steered consumers to electric vehicles.Published On 26 Sep 202626 Sep 2026United States President Donald Trump has announced new fuel economy standards that roll back requirements adopted under his predecessor, arguing they will lower automobile prices and encourage manufacturers to expand production in the US.In a social media post on Saturday, Trump said the new standards would “TERMINATE” what he called former US President Joe Biden’s “EV (electric vehicle) mandate”, accusing the previous administration of imposing costly requirements on carmakers and steering consumers towards electric vehicles.Recommended Stories list of…

Nigeria has called for a more equitable global pandemic preparedness system, urging increased financing, technology transfer and stronger manufacturing capacity in Africa to enable developing countries to respond effectively to future health emergencies. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Salako, made the call while delivering Nigeria’s national statement on behalf of President Bola Tinubu at a high-level meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response (PPPR) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly. Mr Salako said effective pandemic preparedness must begin with…

In 2024, about 18 months after my fiance Jamie passed away, I decided I was lonely and horny and so put myself out there on the apps. I’d placed Jamie’s ashes on the TV cabinet in the living room, so he was smack bang in the middle of his two favourite places: his spot on the couch and his coffee machine. It also meant he was in the centre of the house, which made dating hard.I had a guy over for a hook-up one night and he kept fixating on the urn. “So … He’s dead?”“I hope so,” I said.…

Palestinian group Hamas has condemned the Board of Peace’s decision not to work with the United Nations agency for Palestinians, UNRWA, and for saying that the agency will have no role in Gaza.The US-created Board’s decision is “a complete alignment with the Zionist [Israeli] position”, aimed at ending UNRWA’s operations, preventing it from delivering aid to Palestinians and eliminating the right of return, Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem said on Saturday.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listOn Friday, the Board of Peace said that “UNRWA’s involvement in Gaza is unchanged.”“We will only work with trusted partners who will deliver for…