Lagos Cracks Down on Street Begging, Rescues 45 Vulnerable Persons
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has intensified efforts to tackle street begging and homelessness, rescuing 45 vulnerable persons in a coordinated operation…
Month: June 2026
Children Under Five Face Highest Risk from Contaminated Food – WHO Warns
ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that children under the age of five are disproportionately affected by unsafe food, accounting…
New Malaria Agency Moves Closer as Senate Approves Bill
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Senate has passed a landmark bill seeking to establish the National Agency for Malaria Elimination, a move lawmakers say could…
Kremlin-Backed Super-App Disappears from App Store
ABUJA, Nigeria – Russia’s government-backed messaging and services platform, Max, has disappeared from Apple’s App Store, dealing a setback to Moscow’s efforts to promote…
Electricity Regulator Approves Relief Package After Grid Crisis
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved a special compensation package for eligible Band A electricity customers affected by prolonged…
Group Targets Stronger Data Systems After Reaching Millions with TB, Leprosy Services
ABUJA, Nigeria — Leprosy and Tuberculosis Relief Initiative (LTR Nigeria) has unveiled plans to deepen investments in health data systems, vulnerability mapping and disability…
Senate Orders NOA to Lead Campaign Against Social Decay
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Senate has called for urgent national action to tackle rising indiscipline among Nigerians, warning that the trend is fuelling insecurity,…
Justice at Last as Court Condemns Owo Attackers to Death
AKURE, Nigeria – Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has hailed the conviction and death sentence handed to four terrorists responsible for the deadly attack…
Relief as Abducted Orthopaedic Surgeon Walks Free After Nine Days
UMUAHIA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Abia State chapter, has announced the release of kidnapped orthopaedic surgeon, Dr Uche Bonaventure Aguocha, ending…
Nigeria Tightens Borders, Surveillance Against Ebola Threat
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has heightened nationwide preparedness measures against the possible entry of the Bundibugyo Ebola Virus Disease (BEBOV), following outbreaks…