August 24, 2026

Nigerian News

First lady launches ₦2.55bn sanitary pad initiative in Imo

First lady launches ₦2.55bn sanitary pad initiative in Imo

Tom Chiahemen October 3, 2025
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has flagged off a nationwide menstrual health campaign aimed at keeping girls in school by addressing period poverty, starting with a formal launch in Owerri, Imo State. The initiative, themed “ _Flow with Confidence_ ,” falls under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) and...
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Kano Governor Yusuf approves ₦5.6bn gratuity for 1,198 ex-councillors Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf

Kano Governor Yusuf approves ₦5.6bn gratuity for 1,198 ex-councillors

Tom Chiahemen October 3, 2025
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the disbursement of over ₦5.6 billion in gratuities to 1,198 former councillors who served across the state’s 44 local government areas between 2018 and 2020. Speaking at a symbolic disbursement ceremony in held at the Coronation Hall of the Government House...
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Africa’s infrastructure deficit takes spotlight at pre-G20 event Chiakor

Africa’s infrastructure deficit takes spotlight at pre-G20 event

Tom Chiahemen October 3, 2025
..Two-day side event in Johannesburg seeks to mobilize global capital and deepen intra-African investment. Africa’s infrastructure challenges and investment opportunities will take center stage when global leaders, financiers and development experts gather in Johannesburg for a high-level side event ahead of the G20 Summit in November. In a press...
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Eno announces resumption of night flight operations at Ibom airport Akwa-Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno

Eno announces resumption of night flight operations at Ibom airport

By ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo October 2, 2025
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno has announced the resumption of night flight operations at the Ibom airport following approval byNigerian Airspace Management Agency. Eno had given an ultimatum to the Board of Ibom Airport Development Company to ensure the full restoration of the airfield lighting system at the...
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Lassa fever claims 166 Lives as Nigeria’s fatality rate surpasses 2024 levels — NCDC Nigeria Center For Disease Control (NCDC) Lassa fever

Lassa fever claims 166 Lives as Nigeria’s fatality rate surpasses 2024 levels — NCDC

Tom Chiahemen October 2, 2025
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has raised the alarm over a rising fatality rate from Lassa fever, reporting 166 deaths from January to mid-September 2025 — a significant increase compared to the same period last year. In its latest situation update (Epidemiological Week 37: Sept. 8–14),...
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Mysterious flesh-eating illness in Adamawa not Buruli Ulcer, says FG Map of Adamawa State

Mysterious flesh-eating illness in Adamawa not Buruli Ulcer, says FG

Tom Chiahemen October 2, 2025
Federal Government has clarified that the unidentified flesh-eating disease claiming lives in Malabu, Adamawa State, is *not* Buruli Ulcer, as previously feared. This confirmation comes after laboratory tests on 22 samples taken from infected individuals returned negative for *Mycobacterium ulcerans*, the bacterium responsible for Buruli Ulcer. Speaking to the...
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“Tinubu’s vision will speak loudly before 2027” — Ebegba vows at national strategy meeting President Bola Tinubu

“Tinubu’s vision will speak loudly before 2027” — Ebegba vows at national strategy meeting

Tom Chiahemen October 2, 2025
Grand Patron of the Team Sen. Oluremi for Tinubu 2023–2027, Dr. Rufus Ebegba, has assured Nigerians that significant progress under President Bola Tinubu’s leadership will become evident well before the current administration ends in 2027. Speaking on Thursday during the national strategic meeting of the support group in Abuja,...
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PANDEF calls for deep reflection and action as Nigeria turns 65 Pandef

PANDEF calls for deep reflection and action as Nigeria turns 65

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- October 2, 2025
As Nigeria marks its 65th Independence Anniversary, the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has extended warm felicitations to the nation, while urging deeper reflection on the country’s journey and stronger resolve in tackling lingering challenges. In a goodwill message signed by its National Chairman, Ambassador Dr. Godknows Boladei Igali,...
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Nigeria @65: “Time to face the truth—Our system needs urgent reform” – Reps Minority Caucus Lawmakers at the House of Representatives

Nigeria @65: “Time to face the truth—Our system needs urgent reform” – Reps Minority Caucus

Tom Chiahemen October 2, 2025
As Nigerians mark this year’s independence , Nigeria must face the uncomfortable truth that our political and economic structures need deliberate and timely reforms. This assertion was contained in a congratulatory message jointly signed by the caucus leaders: Rep. Kingsley Chinda Minority Leader ,Rt. Hon. (Dr) Ali Isa J.C,...
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Trans-border security: Zulum travels to Niger Republic community Zulum travels to Niger Republic

Trans-border security: Zulum travels to Niger Republic community

By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri October 2, 2025
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Wednesday, undertook a working visit to Diffa Region of Niger Republic on Wednesday. The visit, which included a high-level security and economic delegation, focused on strengthening the existing collaboration between Nigerian and Nigerien forces in the ongoing fight against insurgency, particularly around...
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Why I renamed National Theatre Iganmu after Soyinka – President Tinubu Tinubu commissions Nat Theatre

Why I renamed National Theatre Iganmu after Soyinka – President Tinubu

By OLA MODUPE, Lagos October 2, 2025
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has explained that renaming the renovated National Theatre after Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka is a fitting way to honour the legacy of a man of many parts, whose works have permanently put Nigeria on the global stage in terms of the creative industry and...
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Ndume distributes free maternal health kits, drugs to 5,000 women in Southern Borno Ndume distributes free maternal health kits, drugs to 5,000 women in southern Borno

Ndume distributes free maternal health kits, drugs to 5,000 women in Southern Borno

By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri October 2, 2025
As Nigeria celebrates its 65th Independence Day, Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume (Borno South) has reaffirmed his commitment to grassroots health development by extending free maternal healthcare and drugs to more than 5,000 pregnant women across the nine local government areas in his constituency. The medical outreach, executed in partnership...
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“Ibaji is not alone”: Ododo mourns victims of devastating boat tragedy Ododo visits Ejeh Ibaji over Boat mishap at River Niger

“Ibaji is not alone”: Ododo mourns victims of devastating boat tragedy

Tom Chiahemen October 1, 2025
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has extended his condolences to the Ejeh of Ibaji, His Royal Majesty John Egwemi, and the grieving people of Ibaji Local Government following a tragic boat accident that claimed over 20 lives on the River Niger. Represented by Deputy Governor Joel Salifu during...
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“Bitter but necessary medicine”: Soludo backs Tinubu’s bold reforms as essential for Nigeria’s recovery Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo

“Bitter but necessary medicine”: Soludo backs Tinubu’s bold reforms as essential for Nigeria’s recovery

Tom Chiahemen October 1, 2025
Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has described President Bola Tinubu’s sweeping economic reforms as a “bitter but necessary medicine” for Nigeria’s long-troubled economy. Speaking during Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day celebration in Awka on Wednesday, Soludo acknowledged the hardship Nigerians are facing but urged citizens to brace up for the...
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Men take lead in fight against Gender-Based Violence as MFN project launches in Plateau

Men take lead in fight against Gender-Based Violence as MFN project launches in Plateau

By JOHN MKOM, Jalingo October 1, 2025
Men across various sectors are stepping up to combat Gender-Based Violence (GBV) as the Male Feminist Nigeria (MFN) Project officially launched in Pankshin, Plateau State on Tuesday. The initiative, spearheaded by the Kozaki Transformation and Development Foundation, brought together a wide range of stakeholders—including traditional rulers, religious leaders, transport...
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Nigeria @65: FCTA unveils two flagship health initiatives FCTA celebrates Nigeria at 65

Nigeria @65: FCTA unveils two flagship health initiatives

By JOHN ONAH, Abuja October 1, 2025
As part of activities to mark Nigeria 65th independence anniversary, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has launched the free distribution of Mother–Baby Kits and the Abuja Breathe Fresh Air Project. During the official launch at the Asokoro district hospital in Abuja, FCT Minister of State, Dr Mariya Mahmoud...
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DSS boss orders release of wrongfully arrested businesswoman, others Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi DSS DG

DSS boss orders release of wrongfully arrested businesswoman, others

Tom Chiahemen October 1, 2025
*Awards N20mcCompensation Director-General, Department of State Services (DSS), Mr Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, has ordered the release ofan Abuja-based businesswoman, Mrs. Chineze Ozoadibe, who was wrongfully arrested on the suspicion of her alleged involvement in illegal bunkering. He awarded her N10 million as compensation. The DSS boss also ordered that...
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Kaduna nurses, midwives hail Uba Sani over salary structure implementation Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani

Kaduna nurses, midwives hail Uba Sani over salary structure implementation

Tom Chiahemen October 1, 2025
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna Kaduna State Council of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has lauded Governor Uba Sani for implementing the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS) and the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) for health workers in the state. It was made known in a...
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Independence Day: Chief of Staff commends Uba Sani’s focused leadership Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani

Independence Day: Chief of Staff commends Uba Sani’s focused leadership

Tom Chiahemen October 1, 2025
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna Chief of Staff to the Governor of Kaduna State, Hon. Sani Kila, has congratulated his principal, Senator Uba Sani, on the occasion of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, describing him as a leader who has brought renewed hope to the people of Kaduna State. Hon. Kila...
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