Africa’s Water Crisis: ECA Warns 200m Still Defecate in Open
ABUJA, Nigeria – Africa’s deepening water and sanitation crisis has reached a critical threshold, with more than 200 million people still practising open defecation,…
Month: April 2026
FRSC Warns Driving Schools: Profit-Driven Training Fueling Deadly Crashes
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s road safety authorities have issued a stern warning to driving schools, accusing some operators of prioritising profit over proper training,…
FG Launches Aggressive Cervical Cancer Screening Drive, Targets 10,000 Women in Imo
OWERRI, Nigeria – Nigeria’s push to curb rising cancer deaths gathered pace on Wednesday as President Bola Tinubu’s administration launched a nationwide cervical cancer…
LG Unveils Smart Dehumidifier to Combat Airborne Diseases in Nigeria
ABUJA, Nigeria – LG Electronics has introduced a new smart dehumidifier into Nigeria’s market, positioning it as a solution to rising humidity-related health risks,…
One in Four Nigerians Carries Sickle Cell Gene: Experts Demand Urgent Action
ABUJA, Nigeria – Health experts have issued a stark warning over Nigeria’s sickle cell burden, revealing that one in four citizens carries the gene…
US Lawmaker Urges Review of Security Aid to Nigeria Over Conditions
ABUJA, Nigeria – A United States congressman has called for closer scrutiny of security assistance to Nigeria, citing concerns that the administration of President…
Police Arrest 16 Suspected Cultists at Ibadan Polytechnic, Recover Firearms
IBADAN, Nigeria – The Nigeria Police Force in Oyo State has arrested 16 students over alleged cult activities at The Polytechnic, Ibadan, seizing firearms…
Experts Demand Better Pay, Tighter Sachet Water Regulation in Oyo
IBADAN, Nigeria – Health and laboratory experts have called for improved wages for laboratory professionals and stricter regulation of sachet water production, warning that…
NUC Approves Medical Programme as UNILESA Expands Rapidly
ILESA, Nigeria – The National Universities Commission has approved a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery programme for the University of Ilesa, marking a…
Gunmen Kill Pastor, Abduct Worshippers at Ekiti Crusade
EKITI, Nigeria – Armed attackers have killed a pastor and abducted several worshippers during a late-night church crusade in Ekiti State, in an assault…