August 25, 2025

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General Health

Gates Raises Alarm Over Nigeria’s Inadequate Health Budget, Warns of Dire Consequences Without Increased Investment

Billionaire philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder, Bill Gates, has expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s low health budget, warning that the country’s current public health spending falls significantly short of what is needed to tackle its mounting healthcare crises. Gates, who is currently visiting Africa, made the remarks during a roundtable interaction with a select group of

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Cybersecurity General NCC

NCC Initiates Comprehensive Cybersecurity Framework to Protect Nigeria’s Communications Sector

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has commenced efforts to establish a robust and comprehensive cybersecurity framework aimed at safeguarding the nation’s communications sector, a critical pillar of Nigeria’s economic infrastructure. In a statement released yesterday, the NCC highlighted the increasing need to fortify the telecommunications ecosystem against rising cyber threats that could disrupt services, compromise

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DSS General

DSS, Military Neutralize 45 Bandits in Deadly Niger Ambush

In a significant counter-insurgency operation, operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) in collaboration with the Nigerian military have successfully neutralized 45 armed bandits during a coordinated ambush in Niger State. The joint operation, which took place in a forested area between Mashegu and Kontagora local government areas, followed days of intelligence gathering by

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Customs General

Nigeria Customs Service Reinforces Crackdown on Fuel Smuggling, Deploys Fresh Officers to Boost Results

In a renewed effort to curb the persistent smuggling of petroleum products across Nigeria’s borders, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intensified its anti-smuggling operations with the deployment of new officers to strategic locations nationwide. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed the development during a briefing with senior officers at the NCS headquarters

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EFCC General

EFCC Arraigns Two Chinese Nationals in Lagos Over Illegal Mining Operations

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned two Chinese nationals before a Federal High Court in Lagos over alleged involvement in illegal mining activities, signaling a renewed crackdown on foreign exploitation of Nigeria’s mineral resources. The suspects, identified as Liu Kui and Wang Hai, were brought before Justice Mohammed Liman on multiple counts

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“Eid al-Adha General Religion

Eid Rush and Mokwa Bridge Collapse Trigger Soaring Prices of Perishables Across Markets

With barely two days to the Eid-el-Kabir festivities, prices of key perishable food items such as tomatoes, peppers, and onions have surged significantly in markets across the country, following the recent collapse of the Mokwa Bridge in Niger State, a key transport corridor linking the northern and southern regions of Nigeria. The tragic incident, which

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General Health

NSA Commends Customs, NAFDAC, NDLEA for Synergised War Against Illicit Drugs

In a show of federal solidarity and institutional collaboration, the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has lauded the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for their united and intensified efforts in combating the influx and abuse

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General Health

Primary Healthcare Board Pays Courtesy Visit to Lagos CAN Chairman, Seeks Collaboration on Health Advocacy

The Lagos State Primary Healthcare Board (LSPHCB) has paid a courtesy visit to the Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Lagos Chapter, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, as part of efforts to strengthen community engagement and health advocacy at the grassroots level. Led by top officials of the Board, the visit was aimed at deepening

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Crime General Insecurity Military

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI Neutralize 12 Boko Haram/ISWAP Fighters in Coordinated Strikes

In a major success against insurgent forces, gallant troops of Operation HADIN KAI have neutralized twelve (12) fighters from the Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorist factions in coordinated offensives carried out in the early hours of Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Mallam Fatori and Buratai, Borno State. According to reliable

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Diplomatic Relations General Immigration

FG Receives 147 Vulnerable Nigerian Returnees from Niger Republic

Abuja — The Federal Government of Nigeria has received 147 vulnerable Nigerian returnees from the Republic of Niger, in a coordinated repatriation effort aimed at addressing irregular migration and providing humane reintegration for affected citizens. The returnees, who include women, children, and elderly persons, were received on arrival in Kano by officials of the National

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