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Ogun health workers begin 72-hour warning strike after colleague is stabbed at Abeokuta hospital

Health workers at the Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta, began a 72-hour warning strike after a laboratory scientist was allegedly stabbed by a patient’s relative at the hospital.

Obasanjo says 13% derivation is only a start for oil-producing states

Former president Olusegun Obasanjo says the 13% derivation is only a starting point for oil producing states, as Bayelsa governor Douye Diri calls it inadequate.

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Iyabo Obasanjo Set to Return to PDP After APC Exit

KEY POINTS • Former senator Iyabo Obasanjo is reportedly set to rejoin the Peoples Democratic...

Nigeria Moves to Bring Home Over 100 Citizens Jailed in Ethiopia

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Adeleke Escapes Unhurt as Podium Collapses at Osun Rally

KEY POINTS • Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke and top officials escaped unhurt after a...

Osun LG Vice Chairman Abducted as Gunmen Attack Border Community

  KEY POINTS • Gunmen attacked Ora community on the Osun-Kwara border and abducted Ifedayo Local...

Bandits Attack Kogi School, Kill Three During WAEC Exam

KEY POINTS • Armed bandits invaded a secondary school in Kogi State during a WAEC...

Edo Shuts Three Schools Over Kidnap Threat

KEY POINTS • Edo State Government has closed three secondary schools in Akoko-Edo LGA following...

Seven Students Injured in Ebonyi Hostel Attack

KEY POINTS • Armed men attacked a student hostel at Ebonyi State College of Health...

Sharia Council raises alarm over rising insecurity, urges FG to act

The Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria has raised alarm over worsening insecurity, urging the Federal Government to take urgent, decisive steps against killings, kidnappings and banditry.

Nigeria’s economic reforms working but poverty increasing, says IMF

The IMF says reforms have strengthened Nigeria's economy and built resilience, but warns more than 60 percent of Nigerians now live in poverty amid rising food insecurity.

Senate queries SEDC over N153m spent on Abuja office rent

The Senate has queried the South East Development Commission over N153m allegedly spent renting an Abuja office, demanding a full account of funds from its 2025 budget.

Lawmakers Probe Defence Funding Amid Worsening Insecurity

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Ogun health workers begin 72-hour warning strike after colleague is stabbed at Abeokuta hospital

Health workers at the Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta, began a 72-hour warning strike after a laboratory scientist was allegedly stabbed by a patient’s relative at the hospital.

Obasanjo says 13% derivation is only a start for oil-producing states

Former president Olusegun Obasanjo says the 13% derivation is only a starting point for oil producing states, as Bayelsa governor Douye Diri calls it inadequate.

Nigeria spent N7.7 trillion on debt interest in six months, 124% of its revenue, World Bank says

Nigeria spent N7.7 trillion on interest in the first half of 2026, equal to 124.2% of its N6.2 trillion revenue, according to the World Bank.

Nigeria opens 2026 licensing round with 40 oil blocks as output hits 1.82 million barrels a day

Nigeria has launched its 2026 oil licensing round, offering 40 blocks across land, shallow water and deepwater, as crude and condensate output rises to 1.82 million barrels a day.