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The Federal Government has restated its dedication to sustaining a steady flow of gas from Nigeria to Togo, Benin Republic, and Ghana as part of efforts to combat energy poverty and boost economic growth in the West African sub-region. Minister of State for…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has called on state governments to intensify year-round community engagement to help curb the spread of Lassa fever across the country. In its latest situation report for epidemiological week 31, the agency confirmed nine…

The suspension of Godfrey Chikwere, Acting General Manager of Legacy FM 95.1 in Ebonyi State, has raised fresh concerns about press freedom and the ability of journalists to hold public officials accountable without fear of retaliation. Chikwere was suspended over the weekend after…

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Health Services and Environment Secretariat, in partnership with Stop TB Partnership Nigeria, the National Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer Control Programme (NTBLCP), and MobiHealth, has launched a telehealth initiative at the Dutsen Makaranta Primary Health Care Centre (PHC).…

The Federal Government is set to arraign five suspected terrorists in connection with the June 5, 2022 attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, where scores of worshippers lost their lives. The suspects will face trial before Justice Emeka Nwite…

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has come under fire after candidates were denied access to its results portal for the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates. The disruption followed technical glitches that emerged after the release of…

The Federal Government has taken steps to close the gap in undetected tuberculosis cases across Nigeria with the introduction of new diagnostic machines and X-ray equipment. On Thursday, the wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, commissioned the facilities at the Dutsen Makaranta…

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has come under intense criticism following the temporary shutdown of its result checker portal on Wednesday evening. The development has further fuelled public frustration, especially as discontent grows over the poor performance recorded in the 2025 West…

The Federal Government has restated its commitment to promoting optimal breastfeeding as a key strategy for improving national health, ensuring nutrition security, and supporting sustainable development. This pledge was made during an event commemorating the 2025 World Breastfeeding Week, held at the National…

President Bola Tinubu, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), Minister of Solid Minerals Dr. Dele Alake, and other prominent Nigerians have expressed deep sorrow over the passing of veteran journalist and media icon, Dr. Doyin Abiola, who died…