1 hour ago Power struggles, political ambitions to blame for PDP’s decline – Wike’s aide fires back at Abdullahi

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Lere Olayinka, has sharply criticised Interim Spokesperson of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, accusing him and his allies of greed and selfishness that contributed to the misfortunes of the Peoples Democratic Party […] The post Power struggles, political ambitions to blame for PDP’s decline – Wike’s aide fires back at Abdullahi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Court orders Senate to reinstate suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday ruled that the Nigerian Senate exceeded its constitutional powers by suspending Sen Natasha. read more Court orders Senate to reinstate suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

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3 h. ago Edo govt confirms outbreak of dengue fever, records 86 cases

Tribune Online Edo govt confirms outbreak of dengue fever, records 86 cases He urged all healthcare workers across the state to be on high alert and to report any suspected case promptly. Edo govt confirms outbreak of dengue fever, records 86 cases Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Return Cashless Policy To Strengthen The Naira — Yul Edochie To Tinubu

Renowned Nigerian actor Yul Edochie has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging him to reinstate the cashless policy previously introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Sharing his thoughts via Instagram on Thursday, the actor pointed out that the cashless policy offered significant benefits, particularly in strengthening the economy and enhancing national security. […] The post Return Cashless Policy To Strengthen The Naira — Yul Edochie To Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Our policies have improved health sector, reduced brain drain — Oyo Health Commissioner

Tribune Online Our policies have improved health sector, reduced brain drain — Oyo Health Commissioner Oyo State Commissioner for Health, Dr Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, has explained that the policies being implemented by the state government in the health sector have led to the overall improvement of the sector and also helped to mitigate the effect of Japa syndrome by medical professionals. Dr Ajetunmobi noted that these policies have directly resulted in […] Our policies have improved health sector, reduced brain drain — Oyo Health Commissioner Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Your coalition will fail, Showunmi tells Atiku, Mark, Aregbesola, others 

…says defection to ADC effort in futility  Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Convener of the Alternative Movement and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Segun Showunmi, has knocked the defection of former Nigerian vice president, Atiku Abubakar, former Senate President, David Mark, Osun State former governor, Rauf Aregbesola and others to the African Democratic Congress […] The post Your coalition will fail, Showunmi tells Atiku, Mark, Aregbesola, others  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Group: Anyanwu’s reinstatement has destroyed, not healed PDP

Says Damagun to chair over PDP’s funeral The National Alliance for Democratic Governance (NADG) says contrary to the public notion that the decision of the 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to reinstate Senator Sam Anyanwu, as the party’s National Secretary would usher calm and resurgence for the beleaguered […] The post Group: Anyanwu’s reinstatement has destroyed, not healed PDP appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Farm Innovation Launches VetWiz 2.0 For Disease Surveillance

Farm Innovation Nigeria Ltd has officially launched VetWiz 2.0, an upgraded digital platform for animal disease diagnosis and real-time surveillance across Nigeria. The enhanced platform seeks to close critical data gaps in animal health, boost veterinary response, and strengthen public health systems, particularly in rural and underserved communities. Speaking at the launch in Abuja, Farm […]

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12 h. ago How fathers are promoting positive health practices in Bauchi

Tribune Online How fathers are promoting positive health practices in Bauchi The Fathers for Good Health (F4H) is a UNICEF-led initiative focused on engaging fathers in promoting positive health-seeking behaviors, particularly regarding childhood immunization. The initiative seeks to leverage fathers’ influence within their communities to encourage wider acceptance and uptake of vaccines and other essential healthcare services. Since it’s inception in 2024, in Bauchi state, the […] How fathers are promoting positive health practices in Bauchi Tribune Online

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20 h. ago ‘My Party, Our Party Now Is ADC’, Ihedioha Tells Supporters, Followers

Former deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, has informed his teeming supporters and followers that he had moved to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), months after quiting the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Addressing the leaders of his grasstoots-based Rebuild Imo Movement (RIM) structure at his Civil Centre residence on Thursday, […]

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21 h. ago FG raises alarm over reproductive health gaps among adolescent girls

Tribune Online FG raises alarm over reproductive health gaps among adolescent girls "Access in this context implies availability, affordability, acceptability and appropriateness of SRH services and information. FG raises alarm over reproductive health gaps among adolescent girls Tribune Online

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21 h. ago Coalition: Politicians Leaving Dead PDP For Wike, Cronies – Dele Momodu

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Dele Momodu, has commended stakeholders of the party for joining adopted coalition party, African Democratic Congress. Mr. Dele, founder of Oviation Magazine said that some of the top members of the party decided to join ADC and leave the party for Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom […] The post Coalition: Politicians Leaving Dead PDP For Wike, Cronies – Dele Momodu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Troops kill scores of terrorists, arrest 1,191 others, rescue 543 hostages in 3 months

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said troops engaged in the counter-terrorism war and other security operations across the country killed scores of terrorists, arrested 1,191 others, including kingpins, and rescued 543 hostages in the last three months. The troops also recovered several arms and ammunition, discovered and destroyed about 174 illegal refining […] The post Troops kill scores of terrorists, arrest 1,191 others, rescue 543 hostages in 3 months appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago WHO urges Nigeria, others to raise prices of sugary drinks, alcohol, tobacco by 50%

From Idu Jude, Abuja The World Health Organisation (WHO) has advised Nigeria and other member countries to increase the prices of sugary drinks, alcohol, and tobacco by 50% through taxation over the next 10 years to curb the rising prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). In a statement published on its website, the United Nations health […] The post WHO urges Nigeria, others to raise prices of sugary drinks, alcohol, tobacco by 50% appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago LIST: PDP, APC, LP bigwigs currently in ADC coalition against Tinubu

Tribune Online LIST: PDP, APC, LP bigwigs currently in ADC coalition against Tinubu While some of these bigwigs from the three major parties have officially joined the ADC as a coalition platform ahead of the 2027 elections, some others have also expressed their readiness to support any LIST: PDP, APC, LP bigwigs currently in ADC coalition against Tinubu Tribune Online

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25 h. ago WHO Launches Global Push For 50% Tax Hike On Tobacco, Alcohol, Sugary Drinks 

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has unveiled a bold new initiative urging countries to raise the real prices of tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks by at least 50% through targeted health taxes by 2035. The initiative, dubbed “3 by 35”, aims to combat the rising toll of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), ease pressure on overburdened health […]

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26 h. ago Atiku, David Mark Left PDP After Failing To Hijack Party Leadership – Wike

FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, says Atiku Abubakar and David Mark left the PDP after failing in their bid to hijack the party’s leadership. Speaking during a media chat with journalists on Thursday, Wike alleged that Atiku, Mark, and others left PDP for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) after their bid to hijack the party’s leadership […] The post Atiku, David Mark Left PDP After Failing To Hijack Party Leadership – Wike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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26 h. ago ‘PDP Members Leaving Party Carcass For Wike, Cronies’, Says Dele Momodu

Veteran journalist and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Bashorun Dele Momodu, has declared that many loyalists of Nigeria’s main opposition party were abandoning the party structure, leaving it to the control of Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and his associates. Momodu made the statement on Thursday during an appearance on Channels […]

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32 h. ago Traditional Title: APC Chieftain Was Never Reinstated – Group

A political group under the umbrella body of APC Patriotic Volunteers has clarified that Usman Alhaji, the former secretary to the Kano state government and APC Chieftain, was not reinstated as the Wazirin Gaya after the dissolution of the first-class emirates in the state. In a statement signed by Ibrahim Dan Azumi Gwarzo, the group […]

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32 h. ago “Tinubu Has Completely Destroyed Nigeria, Was Never My Choice” – Amaechi

Former minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has expressed his displeasure over President Bola Tinubu’s led administration. Amaechi claimed that he never believed President Tinubu was the right man to govern Nigeria in 2023. The former governor of Rivers State led this out on Wednesday, while speaking after the unveiling of interim executive of African Democratic Congress, […] The post “Tinubu Has Completely Destroyed Nigeria, Was Never My Choice” – Amaechi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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