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N12m Theft: Court jails ex-convict for three years

Nigeria, March 25 -- The Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja has sentenced an ex-convict, Oluokun Adekola, to three years' imprisonment for theft of N12 million. Delivering judgement on Tuesd... Read More


Nigeria to receive 179,700 doses of new HIV prevention drug by 2028 - Global Fund

Nigeria, March 25 -- Nigeria is expected to receive 179,700 doses of Lenacapavir, a newly introduced long-acting HIV prevention drug, by 2028. The Senior Fund Portfolio Manager at the Global Fund, Je... Read More


Nigeria records 440,000 TB cases in 2025, thousands still undiagnosed - Minister

Nigeria, March 25 -- Nigeria recorded 440,000 tuberculosis (TB) cases in 2025, but health authorities warn that thousands of infections remain undiagnosed, posing a continued public health threat. Th... Read More


Remains of mother of ex-Rivers commissioner for burial on 10 April

Nigeria, March 25 -- The remains of late Patience Tam-George, the mother of a former commissioner for information in Rivers State, Austin Tam-George, will be laid to rest on Friday, 10 April, at Okrik... Read More


Police arrest man for criticising government in Niger

Nigeria, March 25 -- The police have arrested a 38-year-old man, Hamisu Abdullahi, after he allegedly shouted "No water, no light" during Governor Mohammed Bago's visit to Suleja, in an incident that ... Read More


AHF advocates increased domestic financing for HIV, TB amid donor cuts

Nigeria, March 25 -- The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) has warned that declining international donor support could undermine progress in the fight against HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis (TB) in Nigeria,... Read More


International Friendlies: Super Eagles camp bubbles as players arrive in Antalya

Nigeria, March 25 -- Camp of the Super Eagles is gradually coming alive in Antalya, Turkey, with the early arrival of players ahead of the upcoming international friendlies against Iran and Jordan. A... Read More


WSCIJ honours retired jurist, Ayo Salami, with 2025 Human Rights Defender Award

Nigeria, March 25 -- The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) has honoured former President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Ayo Salami (rtd), with its 2025 Human Rights Defender Aw... Read More


Ex-appeal court president faults Nigerian judiciary appointment process, calls for courage on bench

Nigeria, March 25 -- Former President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Ayo Salami (retd), has faulted the current process of appointing judges in Nigeria, warning that it is weakening the judiciary due... Read More


Football Black List: Fulham, Super Eagles hail Iwobi's inclusion

Nigeria, March 25 -- English Premier League club Fulham FC and Nigeria's national team, the Super Eagles, have celebrated the inclusion of Alex Iwobi in the 2026 edition of the Football Black List. F... Read More