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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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Atiku Questions INEC’s Use of Android 10 on BVAS Ahead of 2027 Elections

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Opposition parties begin talks on single candidate for 2027

Six opposition parties under the G-100 platform will meet in Abuja on August 18 to explore fielding a single candidate for Nigeria's 2027 general elections.

INEC Extends 2027 Nomination Deadline, Suspends Physical PVC Collection in Osun

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PFIPC scandal: Adeyemi demands media, lawyers before Reps questioning

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Atiku Alleges Plot to Stop ADC from Contesting 2027 Election

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Obasanjo, Kwankwaso Hold Talks in Kano Ahead of 2027 Elections

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APC’s Faduyile Wins Ondo South Senatorial By-Election

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You’re a terrible Prime Minister, Badenoch reacts to Starmer’s resignation

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Oyebanji Wins Ekiti Governorship Election

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Police Restrict Movement in Two Kano LGAs for Bye-Election

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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.