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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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Oyo Court Arraigns Two Men for Possession of Human Head, Body Parts

KEY POINTS Two men, Ridwan Bello (42) and Fatai Adeleke (70), were arraigned in...

Former NYSC Director General Recounts Terrifying Kidnap Ordeal with Hyenas, Snakes

Key Points General Tsiga was held captive for over two months in a dangerous...

Nigerian Law Firm Demands Tinubu’s Removal as ECOWAS Chairman Over Rivers Crisis

KEY POINTS A Nigerian law firm accused President Tinubu of violating ECOWAS treaties by...

Niger Delta Group Plans Protest Against Rivers Emergency Rule

KEY POINTS The Niger Delta Congress will protest on April 7 against Tinubu's suspension...

President Tinubu Appoints Ojulari as New NNPC Group CEO

KEY POINTS President Tinubu replaces NNPC's entire leadership team, appointing Bayo Ojulari to drive...

Edo Election Tribunal Throws Out Action Alliance’s Challenge Against Governor Okpebholo’s Victory

KEY POINTS Tribunal dismissed AA's petition as meritless, ruling petitioner lacked standing to challenge...

Gender Concerns Grow Over Tinubu’s NNPC Board with One Woman

Tinubu’s NNPC board appointment sparks gender concerns with only one woman on the list. Advocates call for better gender balance in leadership.

Uromi Killings: Residents Accuse Police of Extortion and Unfair Arrests

Uromi residents accuse police of extortion and wrongful arrests after 16 northern travellers are killed. Tensions rise as community seeks justice.

Independence Bridge Repairs Paralyze Lagos With Traffic Gridlock

Lagos descended into gridlock as Independence Bridge repairs and rain triggered massive traffic delays across key city routes

Nwaeke’s Bombing Claim Validates APC’s Accusations – Okocha

Okocha says Nwaeke’s claim confirms Fubara’s role in Rivers Assembly bombing, urges investigation

Timothy Omotoso Acquitted Of Charges, To Be Deported to Nigeria

Timothy Omotoso set to be deported to Nigeria from South Africa though acquitted of all charges levelled against him for the past eight years.

Tinubu Sacks Kyari and NNPCL Board Over Poor Performance

KEY POINTS The president dismissed Kyari and the NNPCL board members after they demonstrated...

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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.