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PHC reforms, disease outbreaks, other events that shaped Nigeria's health sector in 2025

Nigeria, Dec. 31 -- Nigeria's health sector began 2025 under intense pressure after US President Donald Trump announced sweeping cuts to foreign aid, threatening programmes that millions depend on, fr... Read More


PDP insists Tinubu must suspend implementation of new tax laws

Nigeria, Dec. 31 -- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to suspend the implementation of the newly enacted tax laws scheduled to take effect 1 January 2026 due to on... Read More


Hajj 2026: NAHCON reinforces health screening standards, warns states against compromise

Nigeria, Dec. 31 -- The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has reinforced stringent health screening standards for prospective pilgrims ahead of the 2026 Hajj, warning that there will be no ... Read More


AFCON 2025: Super Eagles confirm double Injury blow ahead of knockouts

Nigeria, Dec. 31 -- Nigeria's Super Eagles have been dealt a fresh setback at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco after confirming injury concerns for debutant Ryan Alebiosu and striker Cyriel ... Read More


River's emergency rule, Bayelsa deputy governor's death, other major events in South-south in 2025

Nigeria, Dec. 31 -- From the unprecedented declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State to the sweeping defections that dismantled the Peoples Democratic Party's (PDP) long dominance in the oil-rich ... Read More


Tinubu congratulates Wale Edun on Royal Victorian Order honour

Nigeria, Dec. 31 -- President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, on his appointment to the Royal Victorian Order by King Charles... Read More


Lawyer, family fault Edo Police probe into alleged assault of Don Pedro Obaseki at Oba of Benin Palace

Nigeria, Dec. 31 -- A legal practitioner, Rockson Igelige, and members of the Obaseki family have raised serious concerns over the credibility of the Edo State Police Command's investigation into the ... Read More


29 killed in two separate road accidents in Jigawa

Nigeria, Dec. 31 -- A total of 29 people were confirmed dead in Jigawa State following two separate road accidents in the Dutse and Ringim Local Government Areas on Tuesday and last Thursday. Tuesday... Read More


AFCON 2025: Osimhen leads Super Eagles to victory as Nigeria overpower 10-man Uganda

Nigeria, Dec. 31 -- Victor Osimhen captained Nigeria to a confident 3-1 win over Uganda on Tuesday evening as the Super Eagles completed a flawless group-stage campaign at the 2025 Africa Cup of Natio... Read More


No going back on new tax laws implementation from January 1 - Tinubu

Nigeria, Dec. 31 -- President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday announced that the implementation of the new tax laws will begin from 1 January, 2026. In a statement Tuesday evening, the President said the new ... Read More