Ferdinand Agu specializes in investigative journalism, uncovering corruption, accountability gaps, and systemic issues across public and private sectors in Nigeria.
The Borno State Government says it has recruited nearly 2,000 health workers in two years to address manpower shortages, strengthen healthcare delivery and support growing enrolment in the state’s contributory health insurance scheme.
Edo State Police have rescued kidnap victim Michael Akano and neutralised three suspected kidnappers during a joint security operation in Igarra, Akoko-Edo Local Government Area. The operation also led to the recovery of locally fabricated firearms and other items.
A 45-year-old man, Benjamin Adeniyi, has been arraigned in an Ibadan court over allegations of impersonating a medical doctor, administering fertility injections without proper qualifications and obtaining ₦10 million for alleged unqualified surgeries. He pleaded not guilty and was granted bail.
INEC has cleared 241 candidates to contest 36 elective positions in Cross River State in the 2027 general elections, with 14 political parties participating and women accounting for 43 of the candidates.
ADC vice-presidential candidate Rotimi Amaechi has urged party members to end disputes over primaries and focus on winning the 2027 elections, stressing unity, persistence and commitment.
The Nigerian Copyright Commission and REPRONIG have intensified efforts to combat book piracy and copyright infringement in South-East Nigeria, urging authors, publishers and academics to protect their intellectual property and claim available royalties.
Nollywood veteran Francis Duru has died after a brief illness, prompting emotional tributes from the Actors Guild of Nigeria and fans who celebrated his iconic roles, mentorship and lasting contribution to the Nigerian film industry.
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) says 15 ships carrying petroleum products, food items and other goods are expected at Apapa and Tin Can Island ports in Lagos between Friday and Wednesday, as 16 vessels currently discharge cargoes.
Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, is set to unveil the As Tinubu and Mbah Move (ATM) political movement ahead of the 2027 elections, unveiling 17 branded Toyota buses to support grassroots mobilisation for President Bola Tinubu and Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah.