FCTA Targets 1.5 Million Children For Health Week
The Federal Capital Territory Primary Health Care Board (FPHCB) says it plans to vaccinate more than 1.5 million children during the 2026 Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week (MNCHW). Adedolapo…
Kogi Assembly Advances Bills on Sanitation, Free Maternal Healthcare
The Kogi State House of Assembly on Tuesday passed for second reading two private member bills aimed at strengthening environmental sanitation and providing free maternal and neonatal healthcare services in…
Shettima Urges States to Tap Into $750 Million World Bank-assisted Fund
Vice President Kashim Shettima has asked state governments to unlock the potential of the $750 million World Bank-assisted State Action on Business Enabling Reforms (SABER) programme. Speaking during a stakeholder’s…
Reps Adopt 26 Reports on Public Petitions
The House of Representatives, at plenary on Tuesday, adopted 26 reports on public petitions alleging unlawful dismissal, breach of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), among others. The adoption followed the…
Court Suspends Coroner’s Inquest Into Death of Chimamanda’s Son
The Lagos State High Court sitting at Osborne, Ikoyi, has temporarily halted the coroner’s inquest into the tragic death of Master Nkanu Adichie-Esege, son of celebrated author Chimamanda Adichie and…
2026 World Cup: Mexico Risks FIFA Sanctions Over Fans’ Anti-gay Chant
Mexican football fans could face sanctions for continuing to use the controversial anti-gay chant “puto” during the FIFA 2026 World Cup, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has ruled.…
INEC, SSS Probe Wike’s Aide Over Alleged Voter Database Breach
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the State Security Service (SSS) have launched separate investigations into the alleged unauthorized access of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) database by…
End Terrorism in 90 Days or Resign, Adeboye Tells Service Chiefs
Cleric urges FG to target sponsors and promoters of Terrorism *Insists security heads must be held accountable for measurable results. The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church…
‘Bandits can be found if there is political will’ — Buratai challenges security narrative
Former Nigerian Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai (rtd), has dismissed claims that security agencies are unable to locate armed bandits operating across parts of the country,…
Tinubu returns to Abuja after Sallah break in Lagos
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to the nation’s capital, Abuja, following a short Sallah break spent in Lagos, officials have confirmed. The president, who travelled to Lagos to observe…
