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Eight teams set for Italian Embassy U-20 Cup as organisers target young talents

Nigeria, March 25 -- Eight teams will compete in the maiden Italian Embassy U-20 Cup scheduled to hold in May, as organisers unveil plans for a grassroots-focused tournament aimed at nurturing young f... Read More


Many killed in Kebbi Sallah celebration clash - Police

Nigeria, March 25 -- The police have confirmed that a violent clash between youth groups during the Sallah celebration in the Argungu Local Government Area of Kebbi State has resulted in multiple fata... Read More


NHRC demands prosecution of perpetrators of Delta sexual assaults

Nigeria, March 25 -- The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Tuesday condemned the reported sexual assaults against women during the Alue-Do festival in Ozoro, Delta State. It also called for t... Read More


Ultimate Health HMO seeks enforcement of health insurance coverage for Nigerian employees

Nigeria, March 25 -- The Ultimate Health Management Services, a health maintenance organisation (HMO), on Tuesday, called for an effective enforcement of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA)... Read More


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