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Ex-health minister says LG autonomy alone won’t fix primary care

Former Health Minister Prof. Adenike Grange says local government autonomy, while well-intentioned, cannot fix Nigeria's primary healthcare crisis without the human resource capacity and accountability frameworks to match.
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DHQ denies claims military shows leniency to terrorists

Nigeria's Defence Headquarters has rejected social media claims that the military favours leniency for terrorists, saying viral posts deliberately misrepresented the Chief of Defence Staff's remarks.
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Peter Obi: Not Criminalising Vote Buying at Primaries Hurts Democracy

Peter Obi faults lawmakers for failing to criminalise vote buying at party primaries, warning the practice damages Nigeria’s democracy.
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Reps Press FG Over WAEC Subject Removals

Lawmakers urge the Education Ministry to reverse recent WAEC subject removals, warning the changes threaten students’ preparation for the 2026 examination cycle.
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Nigeria Lawmakers Demand Urgent Action as Violence Surges Nationwide

Lawmakers warned of rising insecurity in Nigeria, citing kidnappings, banditry, and weak institutions, and called for legislative reforms and stronger security measures.
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House Launches Probe Into Tax Deductions and Bank Charges

The House launches a probe into excessive tax deductions and bank charges as lawmakers move to ensure fairness in Nigeria’s financial system.
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House Approves Tinubu’s $2.35 Billion Loan, $500 Million Sukuk

Nigeria’s House of Representatives approves Tinubu’s $2.35 billion loan and $500 million sovereign sukuk to finance the 2025 budget and infrastructure.
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Reps Raise Alarm Over Terrorists Threats To Bomb National Assembly

Reps reveal terrorist threats to bomb the National Assembly and propose a bill to improve security at Nigeria’s legislature.
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Reps Launch Probe Into Excessive Bank Charges

Nigeria’s House of Representatives has ordered an investigation into arbitrary deductions by commercial banks and directed the CBN to publish a clear list of approved charges.
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House of Reps Recovers ₦11.49bn from Oil Companies

The House of Representatives recovers ₦11.49 billion (about $23.3 million) from oil companies as part of ongoing efforts to ensure financial accountability.
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Reps Probe Utilization of Take-Off Grants, Bailout Funds from 2015 to Date

The House of Representatives investigates take-off grants and bailout funds, with a focus on transparency and accountability
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Bill to Bar Over-60s from Running for President, Governor Passes

The Nigerian House of Representatives passes a bill to prevent individuals over 60 from contesting for President or Governor, alongside other key reforms.
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National Assembly Postpones Plenary Resumption to February 4

Budget defense activities force the National Assembly to delay the commencement of plenary sessions until February 4.
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Reps Back MOFI’s Drive to Recover Federal Assets and Investments

In fact, MOFI’s efforts to recover federal assets and investments are supported by the lawmakers.
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Ex-health minister says LG autonomy alone won’t fix primary care

Former Health Minister Prof. Adenike Grange says local government autonomy, while well-intentioned, cannot fix Nigeria's primary healthcare crisis without the human resource capacity and accountability frameworks to match.
News

DHQ denies claims military shows leniency to terrorists

Nigeria's Defence Headquarters has rejected social media claims that the military favours leniency for terrorists, saying viral posts deliberately misrepresented the Chief of Defence Staff's remarks.
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Investigation links late Access Bank CEO to 106 London properties

A new investigation into offshore property ownership in London has linked late Access Bank CEO Herbert Wigwe to 106 properties in the British capital held through shell companies.
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OYSIEC visits INEC to prepare for December LG elections

Oyo State's electoral commission has formally notified INEC of a December 29 local government election date and requested collaboration on voter registers and electoral materials.

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