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Donor cuts, govt inaction push HIV patients towards death, uncertainty in Rivers, Akwa Ibom...

Grace* never saw a state budget document, she never read a federal appropriation law or...

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Why it’s necessary for Cross River to continue engaging federal government – Official

Cross River Government says Nigeria operates a pseudo-federal system, making engagement with the federal government...

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UNICAL students files N5bn suit challenging removal from Law faculty

Over 200 students of theUniversity of Calabar, Cross River State, have sued the university, its...

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Buni meets Nigerian refugees in Chad, pledges support for repatriation

Governor Mala Buni of Yobe has assured Nigerian refugees in the Republic of Niger of...

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Okocha: How Fenerbahce love turned me into ‘Muhammed Yavuz’

Nigerian football legend Austin ‘Jay-Jay’ Okocha has recalled how his strong relationship withFenerbahcesupporters led to...

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‘My marriage ended in 2024’ — Bashir El-Rufai’s ex-wife opens up on divorce, single...

Halima Kazaure, former wife of Bashir El-Rufai, son of ex-Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has...

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NERC transfers electricity market oversight to Akwa Ibom regulatory commission

TheNigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission(NERC) hasorderedthe transfer of regulatory oversight of the electricity market in Akwa...

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Tinubu orders preparation of Nigeria’s five-year security threat assessment, defence plan

President BolaTinubu has approved the immediate preparation of a comprehensive National Threat Assessment and a...

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HMO Controversy: What Nigerians, hospitals need to know about health insurance

A viral social media post about the use of Health Maintenance Organisations (HMOs) has sparked...

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Defence minister meets protesting military veterans, promises improved pension package

The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has met with retired military personnel who staged protests...

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Kano govt bans IV fluid, blood transfusion at patent medicine stores

The Kano State government has banned the administration of intravenous (IV) fluids and blood transfusions...

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WHO says DRC Ebola outbreak remains far from control

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of...

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Imo spends N2.19bn on security as N1.47trn budget records 14.4% performance in first half...

The Imo State Government under Governor Hope Uzodimma spent N2.19 billion on security-related services in...

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Tinubu appoints new Head of Nigeria’s Civil Service

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Abel Enitan as the Head of the Civil Service of...

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How FG spent ₦30.64 trillion on wages, debt, infrastructure in 31 months – Minister

The Federal Government spent ₦30.64 trillion on incremental expenses between June 2023 and December 2025,...

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Retired military officials protest in Abuja, demand pension adjustment

A group of retired military personnel converged in Abuja on Wednesday to protest what they...

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FG urges Nigerians to dial 112 for medical emergencies, releases state numbers

The federal government has urged Nigerians to dial 112 in emergencies requiring urgent medical assistance...

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US Coast Guard lifts 10-year condition of entry on vessels from Nigeria

The United States Coast Guard has removed Nigeria from its Port Security Advisory, citing improvements...

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US Coast Guard lifts 12-year condition of entry on vessels from Nigeria

The United States Coast Guard has removed Nigeria from its Port Security Advisory, citing improvements...

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Liberia to accept 1,200 deportees from US

Liberia has agreed to accept up to 1,200 foreigners deported from the US over the...

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