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FG provides 80,906 free caesarean sections, reports 22% drop in obstetric emergency deaths

Nigeria, Nov. 10 -- The Nigerian government says it has provided 80,906 free caesarean sections under its emergency obstetric care programme, alongside a 22 per cent reduction in deaths from obstetric... Read More


APC chairman speaks on 11th NASS leadership, says lawmakers will determine Akpabio's fate

Nigeria, Nov. 10 -- The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has said the party's leadership has yet to decide whether to retain or replace Godswill Akpab... Read More


2027: Peter Obi meets Plateau traditional rulers, decries insecurity

Nigeria, Nov. 10 -- The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, on Tuesday visited the Plateau State Traditional Council in Jos, where he expressed concern over ins... Read More


Dangote Cement suspends proposed London listing

Nigeria, Nov. 10 -- Dangote Cement Plc has put its proposed listing on the London Stock Exchange on hold, citing current market conditions and the company's strategic priorities. The company disclose... Read More


I dealt in arms deals with African leaders, had links with CIA, Mossad - Orji Kalu

Nigeria, Nov. 10 -- A Nigerian lawmaker, Orji Kalu, has admitted that he previously engaged in international arms trading, saying he sold weapons to buyers across several African countries before aban... Read More


Makinde presents N1.1trn final budget, allocates N670bn to capital projects

Nigeria, Nov. 10 -- Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday presented a proposed budget of N1.12 trillion for the 2027 fiscal year, with capital expenditure accounting for 60.07 per cent of the t... Read More


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