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Lagos short of 40,000 doctors as Sanwo-Olu warns of health funding gap

Lagos State needs roughly 40,000 more doctors and 40,000 nurses, Sanwo-Olu says, while its health sector needs at least N100bn above current budget provisions.

ICPC recommends prosecution of alleged PFIPC boss Adeyemi

The ICPC has recommended prosecuting Adeniyi Adeyemi, alleged head of the disputed PFIPC, telling President Tinubu in an interim report that flagged forged appointment documents.

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Education Minister Proposes Extending NYSC Service Period to Two Years

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Nigerian Army Neutralizes Terrorists, Destroys 70 Bandit Camps in Taraba Operation

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Court Bars Natasha, Akpabio From Media Comments on Pending Case

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Nigeria Receives One Million Meningitis Vaccines to Combat Deadly Outbreak in Northern States

KEY POINTS Nigeria receives 1 million doses of advanced meningitis vaccine to combat deadly...

FIRS Staff Forfeits Abuja, Kano Properties to FG

EFCC secures final forfeiture of two properties linked to a senior FIRS staff member, Aminu Sidi Garunbabba

FG Plans to Open More Gemstone, Jewellery-Making Centres

FG to establish gemstone and jewellery-making centres to boost entrepreneurship and support local value addition

Anxiety Grips Bayelsa Over Planned Rally

Tensions rise in Bayelsa as Governor Diri warns against a rally planned by George Turnah’s group, fearing it could escalate the political crisis from neighboring Rivers State.

The Future of Renewable Energy in Nigeria: Opportunities and Challenges

KEY POINTS Nigeria has vast potential for renewable energy, particularly in solar and wind...

Lawmaker Condemns Plateau Killings, Calls for State Police

State lawmaker Dachung Bagos criticizes the Plateau killings alongside his appeal to accelerate state police legislation for enhanced security protection.

Court to Hear Suit Against Tinubu, Ibas on April 10

A suit against President Tinubu and Vice Admiral Ibas concerning the suspension of Rivers' Governor and the appointment of a Sole Administrator will be heard on April 10.

Isioma Nwosu Tops LASU’s 2023/24 Graduating Class with 4.93 CGPA

Isioma Nwosu is LASU’s top graduate for 2023/24 with a CGPA of 4.93, marking a key achievement in the university's convocation ceremony

INEC Rejects Recall Petition Against Senator Natasha

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Lagos short of 40,000 doctors as Sanwo-Olu warns of health funding gap

Lagos State needs roughly 40,000 more doctors and 40,000 nurses, Sanwo-Olu says, while its health sector needs at least N100bn above current budget provisions.

ICPC recommends prosecution of alleged PFIPC boss Adeyemi

The ICPC has recommended prosecuting Adeniyi Adeyemi, alleged head of the disputed PFIPC, telling President Tinubu in an interim report that flagged forged appointment documents.

Customs intercepts pump-action rifle parts at Tin Can Port

Nigeria Customs intercepted concealed pump-action rifle parts and seized ₦373.8 million in cannabis-infused products at Tin Can Port, with a principal suspect on the run.

Manufacturers’ confidence rebounds in Nigeria

Nigeria manufacturers' confidence rebounded in the second quarter of 2026, MAN says, though high borrowing costs, power shortages and taxation still weigh on factory operators.