NMA Demands Retirement Age Extension to 65 as Nigeria Faces Worsening Doctor Shortage
ABUJA – The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has renewed its call for the Federal Government to increase the retirement age for clinical health workers…
Month: August 2026
Ogoni Women Demand 35% Representation in Oil Resumption Talks
PORT HARCOURT – A women-led grassroots organisation in Rivers State has demanded greater inclusion of women in ongoing discussions on the possible resumption of…
FG Deploys 500,000 Diphtheria Vaccines to Kano, Katsina Amid Outbreaks
ABUJA – The Federal Government has deployed 500,000 doses of diphtheria vaccines to Kano and Katsina states while activating an emergency multi-agency task force…
NPC Chairman Yusuf Dies at 66 After Brief Illness
ABUJA – The National Population Commission (NPC) has announced the death of its Chairman, Dr. Aminu Yusuf, describing his passing as a significant loss…
FG to Install CCTV Cameras on Niger Bridge to Tackle Vandalism, Boost Security
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has announced plans to install Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras on the Niger Bridge as part of efforts to…
Africa Adopts 10-Year Plan to Protect Polio Surveillance Systems After Eradication
ABUJA, Nigeria – African health ministers have endorsed a 10-year regional framework aimed at preserving the continent’s polio surveillance, laboratory and emergency response systems…
FG Invites Nigerians to Shape Finance Bill 2027, Seeks Public Ideas to Drive Economic Growth
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has called on Nigerians, businesses and key stakeholders to submit proposals for the Finance Bill 2027, as part…
Over 15,000 Volunteers Join Sunday Igboho’s Iru Ekun Security Network in Ogun
ABEOKUTA, Nigeria – More than 15,000 volunteers have enlisted in the Iru Ekun Security Network, a community-based security initiative launched by Yoruba nation activist…
Niger Mosque Attack: Govt Yet to Hear from Terrorists, Says Number of Abducted Worshippers Still Unknown
NIGER, Nigeria – The Niger State Government has disclosed that it is yet to establish contact with terrorists who abducted worshippers during Friday prayers…
Kidnappers Collected N7.8bn Ransom in One Year as 7,825 Nigerians Were Abducted -Report
ABUJA, Nigeria – No fewer than 7,825 Nigerians were abducted in 1,713 kidnapping and kidnap-related incidents between July 2025 and June 2026, while at…