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Katsina State’s diphtheria outbreak has claimed a growing toll on residents, with health authorities
confirming that the death rate among confirmed cases has climbed to 5.6 percent as the state battles a fresh surge in infections, particularly among children. The Acting Executive Secretary of the Katsina State Primary Health Care Agency, Dr. Shaima’u Kabir Abba, disclosed the figures while briefing journalists on the outbreak. She revealed that only 15…
JAMB, WAEC Scrap Multiple O’Level Verification Fees, Set One-Off Charge at ₦4,000
JAMB and WAEC have agreed to end multiple O’Level verification charges, replacing them with a single ₦4,000 fee aimed at cutting costs, easing administrative burdens and making the admission process simpler for candidates. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) have introduced a new arrangement for…
APC, Minister Express Confidence in Tinubu’s $1tn Economy Target by 2030
The APC and Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele say recent economic gains have strengthened Nigeria’s prospects of achieving President Bola Tinubu’s ambitious $1 trillion GDP target by 2030 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu N15tr savings vindicates Tinubu on subsidy removal, says Yuguda With the President Bola Tinubu administration’s sight on building a $1 trillion Nigerian economy by 2030, the All Progressives…
Radda Moves To Revamp NYSC Camp As Coalition Calls On Governors To Follow Suit
Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda has moved to renovate facilities at the state’s NYSC orientation camp, prompting the Reform NYSC Coalition to urge governors nationwide to improve camp infrastructure and welfare for corps members. Katsina State governor Dikko Radda The Reform NYSC Coalition, a non-partisan advocacy group dedicated to improving the welfare of corps members,…
Fuel Subsidy Debate: Dikwa Urges Nigeria To Invest In Productivity
NNPP presidential candidate Suleiman Dikwa has urged Nigeria to move beyond the recurring fuel subsidy debate and redirect public spending towards investments that create jobs, strengthen local production and build lasting economic assets. The Presidential Candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Suleiman Dikwa, has called on Nigeria’s political class to shift from the 1986-era…
Tinubu Sets $1tn Economy Target By 2030 As Reserves Rise To $52.7bn
The Tinubu administration says Nigeria is on track toward a $1 trillion economy by 2030, citing rising external reserves, stronger trade figures and improved economic growth as signs that its reforms are beginning to deliver results. President Bola Tinubu President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has set its sights on building a $1 trillion Nigerian economy…
Starmer Quits Parliament Weeks After Leaving UK Premiership
Former UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as MP for Holborn and St Pancras after 11 years, saying it is the “right time” to step aside and focus on international affairs, triggering a by-election in the London constituency. Britain’s outgoing prime minister Keir Starmer makes a statement in front of 10 Downing…
Obi Slams Tinubu Over Bid to Block Release of FBI Records
Peter Obi has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s legal bid to restrict the release of FBI and DEA records, describing the move as “profoundly embarrassing” and insisting that Nigerians deserve clear, credible and verifiable answers on matters concerning the President’s past. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu •U.S. firm fears Tinubu’ll be shamed at UNGA, says he was…
ECOWAS President Diop Calls for Tolerance, Respect and Unity
New ECOWAS Commission President General Birame Diop has urged member states to embrace tolerance, patience and mutual respect, stressing the need for greater unity and cooperation across West Africa. General Birame Diop The new President, Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS Commission), General Birame Diop, has called for respect and tolerance…
Nepal Flood Death Toll Climbs Past 1,000
The death toll from devastating floods in Nepal and Tibet has risen to 1,003, with Chinese state media confirming 16 fatalities in Tibet as rescue efforts continue after Wednesday’s disaster. Workers use excavators to clear the mud in the aftermath of flash floods at the Dhunge Bazaar in Nepal’s Nuwakot district on August 29, 2026.…
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