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Nigerian govt increases PHC funding, recovers N59.9m in accountability drive

Nigeria, April 22 -- The Nigerian government says it has strengthened financing and accountability mechanisms in the primary healthcare system, with increased funding to facilities, expanded coverage ... Read More


Terrorists burn down Zamfara district head's palace in revenge attack

Nigeria, April 22 -- Terrorists led by Mai Rasha have burnt down the official residence of the district head of Yankuzo, Babangida Hamza, in the Tsafe area of Zamfara State, on Tuesday. The terrorist... Read More


Nigeria tracks 223,000 pregnant women as maternal, child health improves

Nigeria, April 22 -- The Nigerian government says its maternal and child health interventions are beginning to yield measurable results, with increased antenatal care attendance and more women deliver... Read More


Nigeria upgrades 3,000 PHCs, retrains 78,000 health workers - Official

Nigeria, April 22 -- Nigeria has upgraded about 3,000 primary healthcare centres (PHCs) and retrained over 78,000 frontline health workers as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the country's primar... Read More


NPFL: Kano Pillars hit with ₦15m fines, stadium ban after Rivers United chaos

Nigeria, April 22 -- In a league fighting for structure and credibility, discipline is not optional; it is enforced. And this time, the hammer has come down hard on the 'Sai Masu Gida', Kano Pillars.... Read More


CBN alerts public to fraudulent messages, cybersecurity hack attempts

Nigeria, April 22 -- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned the public to ignore fraudulent messages, emails, and online communications falsely claiming to be from or linked to the bank, adding ... Read More


Fresh COVID-19 case reported in Nigeria

Nigeria, April 22 -- The Government of Cross River State has reported an occurrence of COVID-19 in the state, the News Agency of Nigeria reports. Henry Ayuk, the state's Commissioner for Health, made... Read More


The Gombe succession: Who is afraid of the Pantami factor?, By Yushau A. Shuaib

Nigeria, April 22 -- My recent visit to Gombe for a capacity-building programme on Artificial Intelligence and strategic communication offered more than professional engagement - it provided a reveali... Read More


LALIGA: Sadiq Umar ends goal drought as Valencia secure crucial point in relegation battle

Nigeria, April 22 -- Super Eagles Sadiq Umar stepped up when it mattered, rescuing a vital point for Valencia in a tense 1-1 draw against Mallorca on Tuesday night. Heading into the Week 32 La Liga f... Read More


FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup: D'Tigress drawn with France, Korea in tricky group

Nigeria, April 22 -- Nigeria's senior women's basketball team, D'Tigress, will face familiar foes France and South Korea after the official draw for the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 placed t... Read More