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Two inmates escape from Kogi prison, police launch manhunt

Nigeria, Nov. 10 -- Two convicted inmates have escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Okene, Kogi State. The police in Kogi confirmed the incident, saying they had launched a manhunt fo... Read More


2027: APC unveils manifesto, defends Tinubu's reforms amid economic hardship

Nigeria, Nov. 10 -- The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday unveiled its manifesto for the 2027 presidential election, defending President Bola Tinubu's economic reforms while promising to tran... Read More


Nigeria targets 90% functional health centres, 40% health insurance coverage by 2031

Nigeria, Nov. 10 -- The federal government has outlined plans to ensure that at least 90 per cent of primary healthcare centres (PHCs) are functional and 40 per cent of Nigerians have health insurance... Read More


Seven UNIJOS professors vie for VC seat amid student welfare concerns

Nigeria, Nov. 10 -- Seven professors are vying to become the next Vice-Chancellor of the University of Jos (UNIJOS), Plateau State, as incumbent Tanko Ishaya's tenure nears its end. The contest comes... Read More


NFF suspends two referees as crackdown continues against bad officiating

Nigeria, Nov. 10 -- The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has taken disciplinary action against referee Abdulrasheed Jimoh and assistant referee Zakari Adamu, handing both officials indefinite suspens... Read More


Kwara APC replies Saraki in Offa robbery controversy

Nigeria, Nov. 10 -- The All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised former Senate President Bukola Saraki and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Kwara South Senatorial District, Sahee... Read More


Nigerian air traffic controllers threaten strike over failing equipment

Nigeria, Nov. 10 -- Nigerian air traffic controllers have threatened a strike over deteriorating communication and surveillance infrastructure, warning that continued use of inadequate equipment is st... Read More


National Sports Commission disputes Peter Obi's account of Flamingos airport experience

Nigeria, Nov. 10 -- The National Sports Commission (NSC) has rejected Peter Obi's allegation that officials of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) prevented him from greeting the Flamingos at the Ab... Read More


Eric Chelle hands over Nigeria U-23 Eagles to assistants ahead of DR Congo Olympic Qualifier

Nigeria, Nov. 10 -- Eric Sekou Chelle has handed over the Nigeria U-23 national team, the Olympic Eagles, to his assistants, Deniran Ortega and Bright Ozebagbe, as preparations intensify for their cru... Read More


Maternal case fatality rate drops by 60% in supported health facilities - FG

Nigeria, Nov. 10 -- The Nigerian government has reported a 60 per cent reduction in the maternal case fatality rate in health facilities supported by the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) betwe... Read More