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CSOs reject Senate vote on electoral bill, warn of threat to credible elections

Nigeria, Feb. 7 -- A coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) has criticised the Nigerian Senate over its recent vote on proposed amendments to the Electoral Act, describing the decision as a m... Read More


NMA launches 5-year strategy to drive health system reform

Nigeria, Feb. 7 -- The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) on Friday launched its 2026-2030 Strategic Plan, aiming to transform doctors from reactive protesters into active leaders in Nigeria's health ... Read More


Terrorists strike Benue community again, kill 13, days after earlier attack

Nigeria, Feb. 7 -- Suspected terrorists have returned to Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State, killing at least 13 people. The attack on Anwase Market in Mbaikyor ward came barely days after a... Read More


"Every match is a final", Aduku tells Falconets ahead of Senegal clash

Nigeria, Feb. 7 -- Nigeria's Falconets are keeping things simple and serious as they prepare for a crucial World Cup qualifier against Senegal this weekend in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Ahead of the cruci... Read More


Global drugmakers agree to cut prices in exchange for US tariff exemptions

Nigeria, Feb. 7 -- Sixteen of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies have struck "most-favoured nation" deals with the administration of United States President Donald Trump to cut drug prices f... Read More


Defence Headquarters clarifies relationship with US troops deployed to Nigeria

Nigeria, Feb. 7 -- The Defence Headquarters has issued a clarification on Nigeria's security relationship with the United States following an announcement by US authorities that the country has deploy... Read More


Group criticises Senate, demands mandatory real-time results transmission

Nigeria, Feb. 7 -- A civic organisation, Connected Advocacy, has criticised the Nigerian Senate's rejection of a proposed amendment mandating real-time electronic transmission of election results, des... Read More


Nigeria's health workers suspend strike after 84 days

Nigeria, Feb. 7 -- The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) has suspended its nationwide strike following an agreement with the federal government to implement overdue salary adjustments and other outs... Read More


Nigerian university bans activities of Neolife, Faith Heroic Group

Nigeria, Feb. 7 -- The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) has banned the activities of Neolife and Faith Heroic Group (FHG) on campus and asked students to stay away from them. In a memo ... Read More


Resident doctors caution against misinformation on snakebite treatment after Ifunanya's death

Nigeria, Feb. 7 -- The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has cautioned against the spread of medical misinformation following the death of fast-rising singer, Ifunanya Nwangene, who died... Read More