Homepage Abuja from Friday, October 31st, 2025

When you hear the word “anemia,” you probably think of feeling tired or maybe needing more iron-rich foods.

A leading Nigerian scientist said Friday that genetically modified (GM) crops are the best chance to grow more food here as the climate gets hotter and rains become less reliable.

The government says new tax laws will help young people and small businesses, a presidential aide told a youth forum Friday.

Widespread protests have continued in Tanzania following a disputed general election marked by the disqualification and detention of key opposition figures. Demonstrators in Dar es Salaam are demanding a halt to the announcement of results, alleging widespread fraud.

As doctors prepare to down tools from November 1, Public Health Advocate Dr. Frederick Unuigbokhai has blamed the increasing cases of medical negligence in Nigerian hospitals on an overstretched and collapsing health system.

Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has taken the State House of Assembly to court over an alleged plan to impeach him.

A three-storey building undergoing demolition in the Ajegunle area of Apapa, Lagos State collapsed on Thursday, killing one person and injuring eight others.

The federal government says it is intensifying efforts to implement the National Single Window system at Nigeria’s ports by 2026 to simplify documentation and boost transparency. 

Eight political associations have successfully met the initial requirements set by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for registration as political parties. 

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved new postings and appointments of senior officers across the Nigerian Army to strengthen leadership and improve command structure.