FG Launches BHCPF 2.0 to Strengthen Accountability and Oversight
ZARIA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has pledged stricter monitoring of funds released under the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) through the implementation…
Month: November 2025
Lagos Announces Traffic Diversions for National Cycling Race Sunday
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has announced temporary traffic diversions ahead of the Cycology X Itel Tour de Nigeria Cycling Race scheduled…
131 Stranded Nigerians Repatriated from Niger Under IOM Programme
KANO, Nigeria – The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has received 131 Nigerians who were stranded in Agadez, Niger Republic, under the Assisted Voluntary…
Gombe Sets Up High-Level Task Force to Overhaul Basic Education
GOMBE, Nigeria – Governor Mohammadu Inuwa Yahaya has constituted a high-level Task Force to drive major reforms in Gombe State’s basic education sector, signalling…
Court Jails Teacher for Life for Raping Nine-Year-Old Pupil in Abuja
ABUJA, Nigeria – A Federal Capital Territory High Court has sentenced 19-year-old teacher Abdullahi Abbass to life imprisonment for raping his nine-year-old male pupil…
Tinubu Rejects Trump’s Claim of ‘Christian Genocide’ in Nigeria
LAGOS, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has dismissed comments by United States President Donald Trump, who alleged that Christians are facing “genocide” in…
Nigeria Customs Expands Green Trade Capacity at WCO–GIZ Training
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has strengthened its capacity in green trade facilitation and renewable energy commodity classification during a two-week…
Fake Gun Discovered as Lagos Task Force Clears Costain Shanties
LAGOS, Nigeria – A joint Lagos enforcement team has uncovered a fake wooden firearm during the demolition of illegal shanties at Costain Bus Stop…
WHO Warns of Rapid Global Mpox Spread Requiring Urgent Action
ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised concern over the accelerating spread of mpox, warning that the virus is now establishing…
Abia First Lady Leads United Campaign Against Breast Cancer Burden
UMUAHIA, Nigeria – Abia State First Lady, Mrs Priscilla Chidinma Otti, has called for collective action against breast cancer, urging communities, health professionals, and…