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State police Nigeria's best option, says Governor Uba Sani

Nigeria, June 26 -- Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has defended the proposed establishment of state police, describing it as the most practical solution to Nigeria's worsening insecurity and dismis... Read More


Despite its wealth, Nigeria fails millions on education, healthcare, jobs - Report

Nigeria, June 26 -- Nigeria continues to lag behind in protecting the fundamental rights of its citizens, recording poor scores across key indicators measuring access to food, healthcare, housing, edu... Read More


Bandits kill seven villagers in Katsina

Nigeria, June 26 -- Rampaging armed bandits have killed seven villagers in the Matazu Local Government Area of Katsiba State. Residents told Daily Trust that dozens of armed men stormed the community... Read More


Ex-Kano anti-corruption boss to head drug war

Nigeria, June 26 -- The Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, on Thursday, approved the constitution of the Special Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The task force will be chaired by Muhu... Read More


Eno foils attempt to hide faulty drainage on Akwa Ibom road project

Nigeria, June 26 -- Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has ordered a redesign of a road project in the state after personally inspecting a section where residents had complained of poor drainage, rej... Read More


Court of Appeal postpones hearing in ADC, other parties' deregistration appeal

Nigeria, June 26 -- The Court of Appeal in Abuja has rescheduled the hearing of an appeal challenging the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord Party and three other politica... Read More


JUST IN: Peter Obi finally files N5bn lawsuit against Kenneth Okonkwo over defamation

Nigeria, June 25 -- The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has finally filed a N5 billion lawsuit against his former ally and chieftain of the African Democrat... Read More


Lagos deputy governor, UNILAG VC honoured at STEM awards

Nigeria, June 25 -- Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat and the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Folasade Ogunsola, were among prominent Nigerians honoured on Wednesday at t... Read More


FG seeks to sustain COVID-19 health system gains as Global Fund's intervention ends

Nigeria, June 25 -- The federal government has said it will prioritise sustaining key improvements made to Nigeria's health system during the COVID-19 pandemic as the Global Fund's COVID-19 Response M... Read More


Alleged N109bn Fraud Trial: Ex-accountant-general Idris' witness says EFCC lured her to sign his statement

Nigeria, June 25 -- A witness in the N109.5 billion fraud trial of former Accountant-General of the Federation Ahmed Idris told the FCT High Court in Abuja on Wednesday that she signed a statement wri... Read More