Medical doctors under the Medical Guild have called for a system-wide approach to address the persistent “no bed” challenge that continues to delay patient care across Lagos hospitals. At the Guild’s Scientific Conference in Lagos, Chairman Dr. Moruf AbdulSalam highlighted that the scarcity of beds, poor inter-hospital communication, patient referral rejections, and road traffic delays

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President Bola Tinubu has ordered an emergency response to Nigeria’s worsening security situation, directing the army and police to increase personnel and expand operations across the country, Vanguard reports. The move comes amid a surge in banditry, kidnappings, and violent attacks targeting communities and schools. In Kogi State, a vigilante group in Aiyetoro Kiri, Kabba

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Amaechi critiques President Bola Tinubu’s handling of Nigeria’s security crisis, arguing that recent terrorist attacks reflect government weakness rather than success. He highlights a string of violent incidents: Amaechi criticizes the government’s response, noting that releases of abductees were negotiated with bandits, often involving ransom, rather than achieved through sustained military operations. He claims the

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Senator Seriake Dickson (PDP, Bayelsa West) has called for frank and honest communication to President Bola Tinubu about Nigeria’s worsening security situation, citing rising crimes, banditry, kidnappings, and attacks on security personnel. Dickson criticized a recent Senate motion to commend the President and government, describing it as ill-timed and insensitive, given the severity of the

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As part of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, Inner Wheel District 911, Nigeria called on teenagers to speak up against violence, sexual abuse, and discrimination. The campaign, which runs from November 25 to December 10, 2025, kicked off at New Era Girls Secondary School, Surulere, with 12 schools and over 600 students

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Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has dismissed reports claiming he plans to defect from the All Progressives Congress (APC), calling them “fabricated, malicious, and laughable.” The rumours allegedly stemmed from a meeting he held with former PDP National Chairman Senator Iyorchia Ayu in Makurdi. Governor Alia’s Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, explained that such meetings

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The House of Representatives is set to investigate approximately 12,000 abandoned federal building projects, primarily in Abuja and Lagos, following a similar initiative by the Senate in May 2024. The Senate had established a committee, led by Senator Lola Ashiru, to review 11,856 abandoned mega-projects, aiming to curb waste and recover national assets. Historically, efforts

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Revenue from Value Added Tax (VAT) rose sharply by 37.7% year-on-year to N4.12 trillion in the first half of 2025 (H1’25), up from N2.99 trillion in H1’24, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The Q2’25 VAT report, released in Abuja, showed a slight quarter-on-quarter decline of 0.03%, from N2.06 trillion in Q1’25. Breakdown

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Dangote Group has announced a series of strategic technical partnerships to support the next phase of expansion of its fertiliser operations in Nigeria, as well as the development of new fertiliser plants in Ethiopia. The collaborations are part of the company’s long-term plan to strengthen regional food security, boost agricultural productivity, and reinforce Africa’s presence

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The Minister of State for Defence, Alhaji Bello Mohammed Matawalle, has dismissed a report circulating on social media claiming he said security operations in Zamfara State “would not work without him.” In a statement released on Wednesday, Matawalle described the report as false, clarifying that he never made such a comment. While acknowledging his concern

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