Kehinde Adegoke | Agency Report World Health Organisation Director‑General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived Saturday in Ituri province, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the epicentre of a severe outbreak of a …
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NDLEA Seizes 1,396.5kg of Narcotics, Arrests 150 Suspects in Adamawa
by Our Reporterby Our ReporterYola, Adamawa State: The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the seizure of 1,396.5 kilograms of narcotics and the arrest of 150 suspects during operations conducted across Adamawa …
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Katsina: Residents of four Katsina communities staged protests over a six‑month blackout, lamenting its crippling effect on daily life. Hundreds gathered in Barhim on Sunday, demanding urgent action to restore …
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Abuja: The Federal Government has revealed that between January and September 2025, no fewer than 10,326 cases of gender-based violence were reported nationwide, with 2,444 survivors receiving support and treatment …
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Kano: Former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd.), has urged Nigerians to rally behind security agencies in the fight against kidnapping and other violent crimes. Abubakar stated on Saturday …
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Ilorin: An environmentalist with the Lower Niger River Basin Authority (LNRBA), Dr Olabisi Awoniyi, has warned that Nigerian rivers continue to face serious pollution challenges. In an interview granted journalists …
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Business & EconomySecurity and Defence
Qatar’s Sheikh Al Thani Commits Major Investments to Power Nigeria’s Economic Growth
Abuja, Nigeria: In a landmark move poised to reshape Nigeria’s investment landscape, Sheikh Abdulrahman Al-Thani, Chairman of Future Union Group and member of Qatar’s ruling family, has pledged substantial capital …
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Yenagoa (Nigeria): An oil spill from an 8-inch crude delivery pipeline at Oil Mining Lease 29 (OML 29) has polluted Nembe communities around the Santa Barbara River in Bayelsa. Nembe …
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News Across the Nation
UNICEF Raises Alarm over High Female Genital Mutilation Prevalence in Nigeria
Benin (Nigeria): The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has expressed concern over Nigeria’s ranking as one of the world’s top three countries with a high prevalence of Female Genital Mutilation …
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Abuja, Nigeria: The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has rescued eight children allegedly stolen and hidden at a privately-run orphanage in Asaba, Delta State. This …
