45 m. ago Stakeholders Clamour For Bill On Lagos University Of Medicine, Health Sciences

As part of efforts to bridge the shortfall in the number of health practitioners in Lagos State, stakeholders in the state’s education and health sectors have called for the quick passage of a bill to establish the Lagos State University of Medicine and Health Sciences. The stakeholders clamoured for passage of the bill, which was […]

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3 h. ago Modern warfare: Nigeria’s offensive drone gains require a defensive C

The growing threat of unmanned aerial vehicle (drone) technology and its use as an attack vector in warfare by both read more Modern warfare: Nigeria’s offensive drone gains require a defensive C-UAS strategy

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3 h. ago NNPCL Seeks Foreign Investors’ Support For 200 Underdeveloped Oil Wells

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) is seeking international investors’ understanding to channel their funds to Nigeria and tap into the huge opportunities in the nation’s energy sector. The group chief executive officer of NNPC Ltd, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari made the call while fielding questions from NBC’s Hala Gorani during the Energy […]

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3 h. ago Initiative advances sexual violence reporting among 2,500 school girls

Tribune Online Initiative advances sexual violence reporting among 2,500 school girls HER Dream Initiative (HDI) is breaking down barriers in a bold effort to address one of Nigeria’s most urgent human rights challenges by teaching young girls how to report sexual violence and working to eradicate rape culture across the state. Supported by The Pollination Project, this rapidly growing initiative has reached over 2,500 beneficiaries, equipping […] Initiative advances sexual violence reporting among 2,500 school girls Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Food adulteration: Enugu calls for proper regulation, monitoring policy

From Geoffrey Anyanwu, Enugu Enugu State Government has called for proper regulation and monitoring policy in Nigeria to checkmate the frightening cases of food adulteration and contamination in the country. This is even as the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) warned against the same menace and unsafe practices in Nigeria’s food sector, insisting […] The post Food adulteration: Enugu calls for proper regulation, monitoring policy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago CAPPA commends FG Health Tax Policy, renews call for higher sugary drinks excise duty

Tribune Online CAPPA commends FG Health Tax Policy, renews call for higher sugary drinks excise duty The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has commended the Federal Government’s decision to develop a draft policy that will earmark revenues from excise taxes on alcohol, tobacco, and sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) for health financing. It described the initiative as a decisive opportunity for the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration to leave a legacy […] CAPPA commends FG Health Tax Policy, renews call for higher sugary drinks excise duty Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Environmentalist warns Nigeria against depending on GMOs for food security

Tribune Online Environmentalist warns Nigeria against depending on GMOs for food security The Executive Director of the Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), Dr Nnimmo Bassey, has reiterated his call on Nigerians to reject genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and what he described as “food colonialism” in the country. Bassey  made the call in a keynote address delivered at the National Symposium on GMOs in Abuja, saying that […] Environmentalist warns Nigeria against depending on GMOs for food security Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Nigerian Government Expresses Concern Over Israeli Airstrike In Qatar, Calls For Restraint

The Federal Government pf Nigeria has expressed “deep concern” over reports of an Israeli airstrike in Doha, Qatar, on September 9, 2025, allegedly targeting senior members of Hamas leadership. This was contained in a press release signed by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, which read, ”The Federal Government of […]

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11 h. ago ‘Nigeria Has Become A Killing Field, Declare State Of Emergency Now’, Ex

Former General Officer Commanding (GOC) Division 1 of the Nigerian Army, Retired Major General Danjuma Ali-Keffi, has called on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency to tackle the worsening insecurity in the country. Speaking on Arise News ‘Prime Time’ show on Wednesday evening, Ali-Keffi warned that the scale of the security crisis […]

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13 h. ago Women Affairs Minister Locked Out By Workers Over Alleged Poor Working Conditions 

Staff of the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs on Wednesday, September 10, locked out the Minister, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, in Abuja over what they described as prolonged neglect and poor welfare conditions. The protesting workers, in their numbers, blocked the entrance gates of the Ministry located in the Central Area, chanting solidarity songs and calling for […]

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16 h. ago BBNaija: He would have moved on – Dede places bets on relationship with Kola

Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemate Dede has placed a bet on her relationship with Kola. Biggie arranged a false eviction on Monday afternoon, sending housemates Dede, Joanna, and Rooboy into a secret room via the red telephone call. While in the room, Dede and Rooboy were spotted discussing the complexities of her relationship with […] The post BBNaija: He would have moved on – Dede places bets on relationship with Kola appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Kingmakers Divided Over Move To Dethrone Jailed Osun Monarch

A meeting called among princes of Ipetumodu, Ife North local government area of Osun State ended in deadlock on Tuesday, following a request for Governor Ademola Adeleke to declare the stool of the Apetumodu vacant due to the conviction of Oba Joseph Oloyede in the United States. Following the long sentencing of the Apetumodu, a […]

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17 h. ago 2026 budget: Lagosians demand social inclusion, infrastructure, potable water

Many Lagosians have called on the state government to improve infrastructure across the state, especially in remote areas. Physically challenged read more 2026 budget: Lagosians demand social inclusion, infrastructure, potable water

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17 h. ago NiMet Boss Urges Stronger Support To Sustain Weather Services

The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike, has called for increased support across sectors to boost cost recovery and strengthen the agency’s service delivery. Speaking at the 2025 Stakeholders’ Forum themed “Early Warnings: Raising Awareness on Climate Risks and Promoting Early Action”, Anosike stressed that sustaining NiMet’s […]

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17 h. ago ‘Your Life Matters, Hope Is Real’, Federal Government Tells Nigerians On World Suicide Prevention Day

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has called for renewed efforts to protect lives and reduce stigma around mental illness as Nigeria joined the global community to commemorate World Suicide Prevention Day on Wednesday. In a message shared on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the Ministry wrote, “Hey, Nigeria surprise surprise: we […]

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20 h. ago Over 720,000 Die By Suicide Annually — NOA Calls For Compassionate Dialogue In Nigeria

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) on Wednesday intensified efforts to create awareness on suicidal behaviours among Nigerians. Speaking in Dutse to mark the 2025 World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD), the Jigawa State Director of NOA, Mr. Ahmad Tijjani, emphasized the urgent need to break the stigma surrounding suicide and encourage open conversations on mental health. […] The post Over 720,000 Die By Suicide Annually — NOA Calls For Compassionate Dialogue In Nigeria appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Toolz Questions Migration Choices Amid Sharia Law Agitation In U.S.

Nigerian radio personality Tolu Oniru-Demuren, better known as Toolz, has reacted to a trending video from Texas showing demonstrators calling on local stores to stop selling alcohol and pork as part of a push for Sharia law. In the footage, the protesters carried placards and chanted against the sale of alcohol, gambling, and pork products, […] The post Toolz Questions Migration Choices Amid Sharia Law Agitation In U.S. appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Stop Tinubu’s Reckless Borrowing, Labour Party Tells NASS Leaders

The Labour Party, LP, has urged the leadership of the National Assembly to reject President Bola Tinubu’s fresh borrowing request. The party warned that Nigeria’s debt profile has reached a dangerous level and called for urgent action to prevent further economic instability. In a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday, the Interim National Publicity Secretary […] The post Stop Tinubu’s Reckless Borrowing, Labour Party Tells NASS Leaders appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Poland Calls Urgent NATO Talks After Russian Drone Incursion

The incursion came as Russia unleashed a barrage of strikes across Ukraine, including in the western city of Lviv, around 50 miles (80 kilometres) from the Polish border. The post Poland Calls Urgent NATO Talks After Russian Drone Incursion appeared first on Channels Television.

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20 h. ago Resident Doctors Mull Nationwide Strike As Ultimatum To Federal GGovernment Expires

The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) will this Wednesday decide whether to embark on a nationwide strike as its ultimatum to the Federal Government over outstanding demands expires. NARD, which had earlier issued a 10-day ultimatum to relevant government agencies, warned that members would withdraw their services if urgent issues affecting their welfare were […]

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