Three Siblings Abducted with Mother’s Corpse in Benue
MAKURDI, Nigeria — Three siblings travelling with the remains of their late mother from Abuja to Benue State for burial have been abducted by…
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Taraba Revokes All Indigeneship Certificates
WUKARI, Nigeria — The Chairman of Gashaka Local Government Area of Taraba State, Umar Yusuf, has revoked all existing indigeneship certificates issued by the…
WHO Backs African Health Training Reforms
ABUJA, Nigeria — The World Health Organization (WHO) is supporting nine African countries, including Nigeria, to fast-track competency-based health training reforms aimed at producing…
Nigeria’s Health Insurance Boom: Why NHIA Patients Still Queue Before Dawn
ABUJA, Nigeria – Before the first rays of sunlight reach Kubwa General Hospital, the day’s race for healthcare is already under way. By 6…
105m Children: UNICEF Warns Nigeria’s Future Is at Stake
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nearly one in every two Nigerians—about 105 million children and adolescents—will determine whether Africa’s largest economy prospers or struggles in the…
Yobe Approves ₦73.3bn for Food Security Projects
DAMATURU, Nigeria – The Yobe food security projects have received a major boost after the State Executive Council approved ₦73.3 billion for agriculture, infrastructure,…
Nigeria Hired 37,000 Health Workers. Why Are Doctors, Nurses Still Leaving?
LAGOS, Nigeria – Every day, Nigeria loses some of its most experienced doctors and nurses to hospitals overseas. Even as the federal government recruits…
Kano Hisbah Bans Mobile Movie Downloading Business
KANO, Nigeria – The Kano State Hisbah Board has banned the mobile movie downloading business across all 44 local government areas, saying the activity…
Only One in Five Pupils Reach Junior Secondary – FG
ABUJA, Nigeria – Only one in five Nigerian pupils enrolled in primary school progresses to junior secondary education, according to new data presented by…
NECO CBT Wins Student Approval – FG Says
ABUJA, Nigeria – The NECO CBT examination is gaining nationwide acceptance as candidates report a smooth and seamless experience, with the Federal Government saying…