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FG seeks N150bn for vaccine procurement, improved immunisation coverage

Nigeria, Nov. 13 -- The federal government is seeking to raise about N150 billion to fund vaccine procurement for 2025 and 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen immunisation and improve healt... Read More


Police arraign woman for falsely accusing husband of raping daughters

Nigeria, Nov. 13 -- The police in Enugu State have arraigned a 29-year-old woman for falsely accusing her husband of raping their two daughters. The woman, Chisom Okonkwo, was arraigned before the Ma... Read More


74% of patients satisfied with healthcare services - Health Minister

Nigeria, Nov. 13 -- The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, has said that 74 per cent of patients in Nigeria are satisfied with healthcare facilities and primary healthc... Read More


Nigeria must prioritise debt for infrastructure, not consumption - Alaje

Nigeria, Nov. 13 -- Nigeria must ensure that borrowed funds are used for infrastructure rather than consumption to achieve sustainable economic growth, Paul Alaje, an economic expert, said on Wednesda... Read More


Nigerian lawmakers to create tribunal for insurance disputes, proposes N1trn as NEXIM'S capital base

Nigeria, Nov. 13 -- The Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance, and Other Financial Institutions is considering the establishment of a special tribunal dedicated to resolving insurance-related dispute... Read More


Troops save 74 NYSC members from mass abduction in Borno

Nigeria, Nov. 13 -- Troops of the Nigerian military's Operation Hadin Kai have rescued 74 members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) from what sources described as a "likely abduction attempt"... Read More


Nigerian govt halts implementation of 15% import duty on petrol, diesel

Nigeria, Nov. 13 -- The Nigerian government on Thursday said the implementation of a 15 per cent import duty on petrol and diesel, recently announced by President Bola Tinubu, is "no longer in view". ... Read More


Actor Taye Arimoro, Peggy Ovire clash on film set, trade blame over injuries

Nigeria, Nov. 13 -- Nollywood actors Taye Arimoro and Peggy Ovire have traded accusations following a heated confrontation on a movie set that reportedly escalated into a physical altercation. Taye, ... Read More


Ned Nwoko counters Sowore, denies marrying Regina Daniels at 17, presents voter card as evidence

Nigeria, Nov. 13 -- Senator Ned Nwoko has countered activist Omoyele Sowore's claim that he married Regina Daniels at 17, insisting the allegation is false and presenting her voter card as evidence. ... Read More


TikTok announces 2025 Sub-Saharan Africa Awards nominees, opens voting portal

Nigeria, Nov. 13 -- The 2025 TikTok Awards Sub-Saharan Africa are back to honour the creators, artistes, and trendsetters who've defined our feeds in 2025. The TikTok Awards are an annual celebration... Read More