Zimbabwe Ferry Disaster Claims 68 Lives
ZIMBABWE – The Zimbabwe ferry accident death toll has risen to 68 after rescue teams recovered 22 more bodies from Lake Kariba, police say.…
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Enugu First Lady Enrols 868 Pregnant Women in Free Health Insurance Scheme
ENUGU, Nigeria – The Wife of the Enugu State Governor, Mrs Nkechinyere Mbah, has enrolled 868 vulnerable pregnant women into the state’s health insurance…
Family Planning: Experts Seeks More Local Funding as Donor Support Declines
ABUJA, Nigeria – Organisers of the 9th Nigeria Family Planning Conference have called for stronger domestic investment and strategic partnerships to sustain reproductive health…
Nigeria, China Seal Major Cancer Deal as FG Targets Local Radiotherapy Production by 2030
BEIJING, China – Nigeria has taken a major step towards transforming cancer care after deepening its partnership with China to expand radiotherapy services, strengthen…
UBEC Reopens Education Pathways for School Dropout Girls
ABUJA, Nigeria – The UBEC girls’ education initiative receives a major boost as the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) recommits to helping girls who…
On the Brink: How Years of Official Neglect Turned a Mararaba Community into an Erosion Disaster Zone
NASARAWA, Nigeria – Every time dark clouds gather over Mararaba, anxiety settles over Calavary Road in Aso Pada. Residents no longer see rain as…
WAEC Extends GCE Registration Deadline to August 28
ABUJA, Nigeria – The WAEC GCE registration deadline has been extended to Friday, August 28, 2026, giving prospective candidates additional time to register for…
Plateau Records 537 Suspected Cholera Cases
PLATEAU, Nigeria – The Plateau cholera outbreak has reached 537 suspected cases, prompting the state government to intensify surveillance, treatment and public health interventions…
NMA Seeks Investigation into Doctor’s Death
PORT-HARCOURT, Nigeria – The Port Harcourt doctor’s death has sparked renewed concern among healthcare professionals after the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Rivers State Branch,…
LSWC, Julius Berger Strengthen Infrastructure Collaboration
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos water infrastructure partnership receives a boost as the Lagos State Water Corporation (LSWC) and Julius Berger Nigeria Plc begin…