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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


Four family members die in Kwara building collapse

Nigeria, Sept. 1 -- Four members of the same family have died after a three-storey building collapsed at the Popo Giwa area of Ilorin, Kwara State, on Tuesday morning. The collapse occurred at about ... Read More


Diphtheria outbreak kills 15, infects 117 in Plateau

Nigeria, Sept. 1 -- An outbreak of diphtheria in parts of Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State has killed 15 people among 117 suspected cases reported, health authorities have said. The D... Read More


Falana, Sowore condemn police's tear-gas attack on Lagos pensioners

Nigeria, Sept. 1 -- Human rights lawyer Femi Falana and activist Omoyele Sowore have condemned the use of tear gas to disperse pensioners protesting on Monday at the Lagos State Government Secretariat... Read More


Ibom Air's latest Airbus aircraft is second among the 10 ordered by ex-Gov Emmanuel's administration

Nigeria, Sept. 1 -- The new Airbus A220-300 aircraft acquired by Ibom Air, a commercial airline owned by the Akwa Ibom State Government, is among the 10 ordered by the administration of former Governo... Read More


Nigerian extradited to US for fatal sextortion of minor

Nigeria, Sept. 1 -- A Nigerian, Adebola Adekunle, indicted for the sextortion of a minor, has been extradited from Nigeria to the United States to face prosecution. The US Department of Justice said ... Read More


NIS to begin passport intervention in four UK cities

Nigeria, Sept. 1 -- The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced a special passport intervention exercise for Nigerians living in the United Kingdom. The exercise will allow Nigerians residing... Read More