1 hour ago Passengers safe as Skypower Express aircraft crashes at Owerri airport 

A Cessna 172 aircraft, with nationality and registration marks 5N-ASR, operated by Skypower Express on Tuesday night crashed in the read more Passengers safe as Skypower Express aircraft crashes at Owerri airport 

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4 h. ago Improved human living conditions, key to eradicating malaria – NIMR

The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) says improved human living conditions are key to eradicating malaria in the country. A Director of Research at NIMR, Dr Adeola Olukosi, made the assertion at the December edition of the NIMR Monthly Media Chat on Tuesday in Lagos. According to Olukosi who is the Head of NIMR’s Read More: https://punchng.com/improved-human-living-conditions-key-to-eradicating-malaria-nimr/

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5 h. ago Hollywood director’s son medically unfit for court after parents’ killings – Lawyer

Nick Reiner, son of director Rob Reiner, was not medically cleared for court after being arrested for the murder of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Sin Read More: https://punchng.com/hollywood-directors-son-medically-unfit-for-court-after-parents-killings-lawyer/

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7 h. ago Peter Odili’s PAMO medical university challenged to lead research in local diseases advanced remedies

The medical university in Port Harcourt set up by Peter Odili, former governor of Rivers State, has been challenged to read more Peter Odili’s PAMO medical university challenged to lead research in local diseases advanced remedies

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7 h. ago Reps seek improved internship opportunities for nursing, radiography graduates

Nigeria’s House of Reps addresses the shortage of medical internship slots for nursing, radiography, and other graduates to curb brain drain and exploitati Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-seek-improved-internship-opportunities-for-nursing-radiography-graduates/

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7 h. ago Wike Hails Tinubu’s Appointment Of Orluwene As UNIPORT Teaching Hospital CMD

The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has hailed the appointment of Professor Chituru Godwill Orluwene as the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University of Port-Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH). Wike, who also thanked President Bola Tinubu for finding yet another Rivers State indigene worthy of a federal appointment, said: “the President has […]

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8 h. ago NDIC to pay depositors of Aso Savings, Union Homes up to N2m

NDIC begins depositor payout for Aso Savings and Union Homes, paying insured sums up to N2m after the CBN revoked their licenses. Learn how to claim funds. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndic-to-pay-depositors-of-aso-savings-union-homes-up-to-n2m/

Economics

9 h. ago Reps seek end to discrimination against graduates of nurses, physiology, others

The House of Representatives on Tuesday tasked the Federal Government on the need to enhance Internship program opportunities for Graduates of Nursing and Midwifery, Medical Laboratory Science, Pharmacy....

Politics

9 h. ago Accord Party presents certificate of return to Ekiti gov candidate

The Accord Party has presented its Certificate of Return to Opeyemi Falegan, its candidate for the June 2026 Ekiti State governorship election. Read More: https://punchng.com/accord-party-presents-certificate-of-return-to-ekiti-gov-candidate/

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11 h. ago Rob Reiner’s Death Caused By ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’, Says US President

United States President Donald Trump has sparked outrage after claiming that the recent deaths of renowned Hollywood filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, were caused by what he called “Trump Derangement Syndrome” (TDS). Trump stated this on his Truth Social platform, suggesting that Reiner’s death resulted from “the anger he caused others through his […]

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14 h. ago Reports Of Akpabio’s Collapse, Hospitalisation In London Fake — Aide

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has dismissed reports claiming that he collapsed and was flown to London for medical treatment. The rumour, which circulated on Monday via some online news platforms (not LEADERSHIP), suggested that Senator Akpabio was airlifted on a private jet to a London hospital after he reportedly collapsed. Reacting to the report, Kenny […]

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14 h. ago SolisStorage Launches EverCore ESS to Power the Next Phase of Commercial & Industrial Energy Storage in Nigeria

Lagos, Nigeria — 8 December 2025 – SolisStorage, the dedicated energy storage division and sister company of Solis, is a read more SolisStorage Launches EverCore ESS to Power the Next Phase of Commercial & Industrial Energy Storage in Nigeria

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23 h. ago Four gunmen killed, 13 residents abducted in Kogi community attack

Gunmen launched a deadly attack on a Kogi community, killing four suspects and abducting 13 residents. Security forces are now tracking the bandits. Read More: https://punchng.com/four-gunmen-killed-13-residents-abducted-in-kogi-community-attack/

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26 h. ago ECOWAS orders 25% cut in air transport charges from January 2026

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has directed member states to fully implement a 25 percent reduction in read more ECOWAS orders 25% cut in air transport charges from January 2026

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28 h. ago NCAA launches platform to modernise aviation licensing, medical certification

…sets April 2026 deadline for full EMPIC PEL/MED adoption The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has launched the EMPIC Personnel read more NCAA launches platform to modernise aviation licensing, medical certification

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28 h. ago NCAA launches platform to enable pilots, others renew license within hours

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has achieved the Go-Live of the EMPIC Personnel Licensing and

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38 h. ago Nigeria has capacity to handle medical emergencies — Minister

Nigeria’s Health Minister states the country can handle medical emergencies, citing increased funding for its healthcare system and key health sector refor Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-has-capacity-to-handle-medical-emergencies-minister/

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39 h. ago NOA begins security sensitisation in Katsina border communities

Nigeria’s NOA launches a security sensitisation campaign in Katsina’s border communities to combat cross-border crimes and boost resident awareness. Read More: https://punchng.com/noa-begins-security-sensitisation-in-katsina-border-communities/

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46 h. ago Constitution review bill stalls 20 months after committee launch

Over 20 months after inaugurating its Constitution Review Committee, the Senate has yet to produce a single amendment bill for read more Constitution review bill stalls 20 months after committee launch

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55 h. ago Bauchi govt approves 100% salary increase for medical, health workers

...the decision was driven by the need to retain skilled medical personnel and improve healthcare delivery.

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