World Bank Flags Nigeria Child Development Crisis, Urges Urgent Action
ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Bank warns that Nigeria faces a deepening early childhood development crisis, citing alarming rates of child mortality, stunting, and…
Month: April 2026
NSCDC Arrests 20 Foreign Nationals in Kano Over Illegal Stay
KANO, Nigeria – Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps detain 20 foreign nationals in Kano State after an intelligence-led raid uncovers…
INEC Reopens Voter Registration April 13 Ahead 2027 Elections
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s electoral body, the Independent National Electoral Commission, will reopen its Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) portal on April 13, marking what…
WHO Expands Opioid Treatment To Curb Rising Overdose Deaths
LAGOS, Nigeria – The World Health Organization updates its global guidelines on opioid dependence treatment, expanding care options to address rising overdose deaths worldwide.…
Sanwo-Olu Pardons 43 Inmates to Ease Lagos Prison Congestion
LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu grants pardon to 43 inmates as part of efforts to decongest correctional centres and strengthen the…
Thunderstorms, Strong Winds to Hit Nigeria States this Week
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s weather agency warns of widespread thunderstorms, moderate rainfall, and strong winds expected across multiple states this week, raising concerns over…
Nigeria Eyes Airbus Deal for Life-Saving Emergency Helicopters
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s federal government is opening formal negotiations with aerospace giant Airbus to procure emergency medical helicopters, in a major push to…
Lagos Announces Road Closures Ahead of Major Project Commissioning
LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State government announces temporary road closures across key routes ahead of major infrastructure commissioning events scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday.…
Kano Targets 3.2m Children in Polio Vaccination Drive
KANO, Nigeria – Kano State launches a major immunisation campaign targeting more than 3.2 million children, as authorities intensify efforts to prevent poliovirus transmission…
NARD Suspends Strike After High-Level Intervention Nationwide
LAGOS, Nigeria – The National Association of Resident Doctors suspends its planned nationwide strike following last-minute interventions by top government and influential stakeholders, in…