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Medical Lab Scientists Oppose Health Reform Bill, Warn Of Healthcare Disruption

NewsDeskNgMar 29, 2026March 29, 20260

Medical lab scientists oppose health reform bill, warning it threatens patient safety, weakens regulation, and destabilises Nigeria’s healthcare system The Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (AMLSN) on Saturday raised serious concerns over a controversial bill before the National Assembly, warning that its passage could destabilise Nigeria’s healthcare system,...

FG Launches Unified System To Tackle Fragmented Aid, Accelerate Poverty Reduction

NewsDeskNgMar 29, 2026March 29, 20260

FG unveils unified poverty framework to streamline aid delivery, improve coordination, and transition vulnerable Nigerians from survival to self-reliance. The federal government has unveiled a sweeping reform of Nigeria’s humanitarian and poverty reduction architecture, adopting a new unified framework aimed at ending years of fragmented interventions and placing vulnerable citizens...

Nigeria Records 63% Drop In Tuberculosis Deaths Between 2015 and 2024

NewsDeskNgMar 29, 2026March 29, 20260

Nigeria significantly reduces tuberculosis deaths, improving early detection and treatment, while FCT records highest-ever cases and community outreach success. Nigeria has witnessed a significant reduction in tuberculosis mortality, dropping by 63 per cent between 2015 and 2024, the Director of the Public Health Department of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Dr....

Army Neutralises 38 ISWAP Terrories In Borno, Seizes Weapons

NewsDeskNgMar 29, 2026March 29, 20260

Nigerian troops kill 38 ISWAP terrorists in Borno, recover arms, and strengthen security while pursuing fleeing militants. Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation HADIN KAI, have defeated an ISWAP attack on FOB Mandaragirau in Borno State, killing 38 terrorists and recovering weapons. According to a statement issued on Saturday...

Gunmen Storm Ondo Health Centre, Abduct Six Workers In Akure

NewsDeskNgMar 29, 2026March 29, 20260

Armed robbers invade Akure health centre at night, abduct six staff, seize valuables, and flee before rescue. Tension gripped residents of Oke Ijebu in Akure South Local Government Area (LGA) of Ondo State on Saturday following a brazen midnight attack by armed robbers who invaded a health centre, abducted staff,...

Wike Guides 2,500 PDP Delegates To Confirm Mohammed, Anyanwu, Others As Substantive National Leaders

NewsDeskNgMar 29, 2026March 29, 20260

Wike leads PDP delegates to national convention, confirms Mohammed, Anyanwu, and others as substantive party leaders. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, will today lead over 2,500 delegates of the party to affirm all the members of the Abdulrahman Mohammed-led National...

NUJ FCT, Chinese Cultural Centre Deepen Media–Cultural Partnership in Abuja

NewsDeskNgMar 29, 2026March 29, 20260

The Chinese Cultural Centre in Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering stronger ties with the media following a dinner hosted by its Director, Yang Jianxing, for the Executive Members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists FCT Council. The NUJ delegation was led by its Chairman, Grace Ike, in what...

Nigerian Army Honours 18 Retired Generals with Pulling-Out Parade, Gala Night in Benin

NewsDeskNgMar 28, 2026March 28, 20260

The Nigerian Army Corps of Supply and Transport has honoured 18 retired generals with a Pulling-Out Parade (POP) and a special Gala Night held on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Benin City, Edo State. The ceremony took place at the AWO Idowu Igbinoba Parade Ground and the Muhammadu Buhari Auditorium...

Wike Says PDP Reconciliation Will Continue Beyond National Convention

NewsDeskNgMar 28, 2026March 28, 20260

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has affirmed that reconciliation efforts within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will continue beyond the party’s upcoming national convention. Wike made the announcement while inspecting the convention venue in Abuja ahead of the event scheduled for this weekend. He highlighted that the...

Tinubu Calls For Unity, Party Discipline At APC National Convention

NewsDeskNgMar 28, 2026March 28, 20260

President Tinubu has urged unity and discipline within APC, reaffirming commitment to reforms and national development. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for unity, discipline, and renewed commitment within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as the party held its 4th Elective National Convention in Abuja. Speaking Friday at the...