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Akpabio's longtime supporter alleges neglect, exclusion from political appointments

Nigeria, Sept. 1 -- A former State Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom State, Otoabasi Udo, has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of neglecting longstanding... Read More


Kwara Assembly sacks two members over defection to PDP

Nigeria, Sept. 1 -- The Kwara State House of Assembly has declared the seats of Saba Gideon of Edu Constituency and Olusola Odetundun of Irepodun Constituency vacant following their defection from the... Read More


10,613 Lagos children suffered emotional abuse after witnessing domestic violence - Lagos govt

Nigeria, Sept. 1 -- At least 10,613 children in Lagos State suffered emotional abuse after witnessing domestic violence in their homes over the past five years, the state government has said. In a st... Read More


2027: Why we endorsed opposition's proposal to field single candidate against Tinubu - PDP faction

Nigeria, Sept. 1 -- A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by former Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Kabiru Turaki, has endorsed a proposal by some opposition p... Read More


INVESTIGATION: Oil companies violate Nigerian laws, flare gas, face no sanctions (1)

Nigeria, Sept. 1 -- For decades, the orange glow from gas flares has lit up the skies of Umuechem in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State long after sunset. For 65-year-old Rose Ordu, the flam... Read More


Over 1,000 terrorists killed, 777 kidnap victims rescued in two months - Official

Nigeria, Sept. 1 -- The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said troops killed 1,487 terrorists and insurgents, rescued 777 kidnap victims and arrested 354 suspects abductors during nationwide military operati... Read More


NFF exposes fake FIFA letter as Nigeria delegation meets football body

Nigeria, Sept. 1 -- The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has dismissed as fake a purported letter from world football governing body FIFA warning Nigeria against government interference in the federa... Read More


Rising tobacco farming exposes African workers to health risks - WHO

Nigeria, Sept. 1 -- A new analysis by the World Health Organisation (WHO) has revealed that tobacco-leaf production in Africa increased by almost nine per cent between 2012 and 2024, despite a nearly ... Read More


Why US is withdrawing 200 troops from Nigeria - DHQ

Nigeria, Sept. 1 -- The Nigerian military says the planned withdrawal of United States troops from Nigeria does not signal a breakdown of bilateral security cooperation between both countries. Samail... Read More


FG begins nationwide distribution of ambulances to strengthen emergency care

Nigeria, Sept. 1 -- The federal government has begun the nationwide distribution of Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulances and tricycle ambulances to strengthen emergency medical response and improve ... Read More