When Abuja Floods: Why Nigeria’s Capital Keeps Struggling with the Rains
ABUJA, Nigeria- residents, motorists and business owners in parts of Nigeria’s capital, heavy rain can bring more than a temporary disruption. Roads disappear beneath…
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Update: Plateau Diphtheria Outbreak Kills 23 as State Shuts Schools
PLATEAU, Nigeria – The Plateau State Government has confirmed 23 deaths from a diphtheria outbreak after recording 148 suspected infections, as authorities intensify containment…
JAMB Seeks INEC Biometric Equipment to Improve Examination Operations
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has requested access to some of the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) biometric verification…
FG Commissions 50-Bed Health Centre, 36-Classroom School Project in Lagos
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Federal Government has commissioned a 50-bed Primary Healthcare Centre, a Children’s Recreational Centre and two blocks of 36 classrooms in…
FG Probes FMC Abeokuta Over Alleged Illegal Levies, Unprofessional Conduct
OGUN, Nigeria – The Federal Government has commenced an investigation into allegations of unprofessional conduct, dereliction of duty and illegal collection of levies by…
Ebonyi Schools Resume September 7 as Government Warns Against Late Resumption
EBONYI, Nigeria – The Ebonyi State Government has fixed Monday, September 7, 2026, as the official resumption date for the commencement of the 2026/2027…
FG Opens Student Venture Capital Grant Applications, Offers Up to ₦50m to Student Startups
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has opened applications for the second cohort of the Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG), with up to ₦50…
UN Backs Equal Earth Map to Correct Africa’s Size, US Opposes Resolution
ABUJA, Nigeria – The United Nations General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly in favour of adopting the Equal Earth map projection, a move supporters say…
FG Deploys 15 Ambulances to Ogun, Other States to Boost Emergency Medical Response
OGUN, Nigeria – The Federal Government has deployed 15 ambulances to Ogun State and other selected states under the National Emergency Medical Services and…
Ondo Commissioner Advocates Regular Community Health Education to Improve Early Disease Detection
ONDO, Nigeria – The Ondo State Commissioner for Education, Prof. Igbekele Ajibefun, has called for sustained community-based health education to improve public awareness, encourage…