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Kano, Borno, Plateau, Five Others Account for 98% of Nigeria’s Diphtheria Cases — NCDC
The NCDC says nine states are responsible for 98% of confirmed diphtheria cases in Nigeria, with 48 confirmed cases and four deaths recorded between August 24 and 30, 2026. Tetanus and diphtheria blood test, conceptual image. (Photo by WLADIMIR BULGAR/SCIENCE PHOTO LI / WBU / Science Photo Library via AFP) The Nigeria Centre for Disease…
Tinubu Releases ₦515m Relief Fund for Cross River SPAR Fire Victims
President Bola Tinubu has approved ₦515 million in support for victims of the August 22 SPAR shopping mall fire in Cross River, where several businesses suffered losses and property worth billions of naira was reportedly destroyed. President Bola Tinubu The Federal Government has approved N515 million in relief funds for business owners affected by the…
Navy: Sophisticated Syndicates, Not Petty Thieves, Behind Crude Oil Theft
The Nigerian Navy says crude oil theft is being driven by highly coordinated and sophisticated syndicates, as it uncovered three suspected illegal refining sites, six reservoirs and about 99,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil and illegally refined AGO in Rivers and Delta States. Crude theft is a major challenge facing Nigeria’s oil production level.…
PFIPC Probe: Reps Committee Says It Investigated Both Gbajabiamila, Adeyemi
The House committee probing the controversial PFIPC says it investigated all individuals connected to the matter, including Femi Gbajabiamila and Adeniyi Adeyemi, stressing that its findings were guided by evidence rather than the identities of those involved. A combo of Gbajabiamila and Adeyemi The Chairman of the House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee investigating the…
Oil Prices Surge as Iran Retaliates Against Fresh US Strikes
Oil prices climbed sharply as renewed US-Iran hostilities intensified fears of further disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route for global energy supplies. Brent crude rose above $95 a barrel as Iran launched retaliatory strikes following fresh US attacks. A graphic illustration of barrels of crude oil Crude jumped more than…
NAPTIP Rescues Over 180 Children, Warns Of Traffickers Posing As NGOs
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has rescued more than 180 children from suspected trafficking syndicates allegedly operating under the guise of educational support and back-to-school programmes in crisis-hit communities. Director General of the Agency, Binta Bello Operatives of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP)…
Shettima Urges South Africans To Reject Xenophobia, Afrophobia
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on South Africans to rethink xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks, stressing that Nigeria remains committed to resolving concerns with South Africa through dialogue and peaceful engagement. Vice President Kashim Shettima at the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union in Luanda, Angola on Sunday, 30-08-2026. Vice President…
Falana Demands Accountability Over Fuel Subsidy Removal, Asks ‘Where Are The Benefits?’
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has questioned how the additional funds generated after the removal of fuel subsidy are being used, saying Nigerians are still struggling with the policy’s impact despite increased government revenues. A photo of Femi Falana A human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has once again questioned the removal of the subsidy, saying…
Tinubu Takes South Africa Xenophobia Concerns To AU, Demands Collective Action
President Bola Tinubu has urged the African Union to take urgent action over recurring xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks in South Africa, calling for the issue to be tabled at the AU’s January 2027 summit. President Bola Tinubu has formally raised concerns over recurring xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks against Africans and other nationals in South Africa…
Tinubu Moves To Block Release Of US Records Linked To Drug Trafficking Allegations
President Bola Tinubu has asked a US federal court to stop the release of investigative records sought by transparency activist Aaron Greenspan, arguing that disclosure could violate his privacy rights. The records relate to US government investigations involving Tinubu dating back to the 1990s. President Bola Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has filed a challenge in…
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