U.S. orders evacuation of Abuja embassy staff, raises fresh security concerns

U.S. orders evacuation of Abuja embassy staff, raises fresh security concerns

Anietie Udobit, Abuja The United States Department of State has ordered the evacuation of non-essential personnel and family members from its embassy in Abuja, citing worsening security conditions across Nigeria. In an updated travel advisory,

Unity Times
On April 9, 2026
Opposition heavyweights meet in Abuja, weigh alliance ahead of 2027 polls

Opposition heavyweights meet in Abuja, weigh alliance ahead of 2027 polls

Anietie Udobit, Abuja Top figures from Nigeria’s opposition landscape converged in Abuja in a high-stakes meeting that could reshape the political terrain ahead of the 2027 general elections. Leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC)

Unity Times
On April 9, 2026
Fragile truce rattled as Israel strikes Lebanon, Iran hits Gulf targets

Fragile truce rattled as Israel strikes Lebanon, Iran hits Gulf targets

Anietie Udobit,Abuja Hopes of calm in the Middle East were quickly shaken as fresh violence erupted despite a ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran. Even as both sides paused direct confrontation, Israel launched

Unity Times
On April 8, 2026
Atiku, Obi lead #OccupyINEC protest as ADC crisis deepens

Atiku, Obi lead #OccupyINEC protest as ADC crisis deepens

Anietie Udobit, Abuja Top opposition figures, including Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, led protesters to the Abuja headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission amid a deepening crisis within the African Democratic Congress, ADC. The

Unity Times
On April 8, 2026
Health
FG enrolls 6.5 million pregnant women in disease prevention scheme

FG enrolls 6.5 million pregnant women in disease prevention scheme

Unity Times
On March 24, 2026

Nigeria has successfully enrolled over 6.5 million pregnant women in its triple elimination programme, a milestone in the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, hepatitis B, and syphilis. The Executive Secretary, Country Coordinating Mechanism at

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11 states have high-risk for meningitis -NiMet

11 states have high-risk for meningitis -NiMet

Unity Times
On March 12, 2026

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has identified 11 states as high-risk areas for cerebrospinal meningitis, urging residents to remain vigilant and take preventive measures. In a public health advisory issued on Thursday, the agency warned

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Atleast 40% of Nigerian adults live with hypertension – Report

Atleast 40% of Nigerian adults live with hypertension – Report

Unity Times
On March 12, 2026

At least 40 per cent of Nigerian adults live with hypertension, highlighting the growing burden of non-communicable diseases in the country. This is according to the 2025 State of Health of the Nation Report released

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Court grants Dr Abebe bail over Alleged embryo sale

Court grants Dr Abebe bail over Alleged embryo sale

Unity Times
On March 12, 2026

Justice Akeem Fashola of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, sitting at Jabi, Abuja, has granted bail to Dr John Abebe of Joje Fertility Centre Limited in a charge brought against them by

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