…improvement, the overall burden of childhood disease is still rising across several key indicators. Malaria alone accounted for more than 9.5 million cases among children under five in 2025, up from 9.1 million in 2024. Diarrhoeal diseases, acute respiratory infections and measles also recorded increases, reinforcing c…

…or failing to meet any performance benchmarks. Rather, it states that only states that indicated interest engaged with the World Bank for guidance. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Chief Press Secretary to the Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, Christian Aburime, said the state's non-participation was…

…of the council and distanced itself from individuals claiming to represent it, reports indicating that over N1bn was appropriated for the entity in the 2026 budget had raised serious questions requiring urgent clarification. According to the statement, the controversy should not be dismissed as the alleged misconduct o…

…funding gaps before the crisis worsened. According to him, the WFP's latest assessment indicates that more than 17 million people across nine northern states are facing crisis-level hunger, while over 35 million Nigerians nationwide could be at risk during the current lean season. He also cited reports that more than 1…

…on Saturday, Atiku said a Reuters report published on July 1, 2026, quoting the IMF, indicated that public expenditures equivalent to about 2 per cent of Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) were not captured in recent official budgets. According to him, the alleged omission translates to approximately ₦8.8 trillion,…

…"I am deeply troubled by the latest report from the UN's World Food Programme, indicating that northern Nigeria is experiencing its most severe hunger crisis in nearly a decade. Over 17 million people in nine northern states face crisis-level hunger, with more than 35 million Nigerians nationwide at risk during this ch…

A member of a child kidnapping and trafficking syndicate, Onome, has confessed that he made the first N1 million in his life when he sold his friend's child for about N1,300,000 (one million three hundred thousand naira). He, however, blamed his involvement in the crime on unemployment. The suspect, a former driver, ha…

…Act with a budgetary allocation running into billions of naira, and that fresh reports indicating the Office of the Head of the Civil Service had allegedly approved the recruitment of over 300 personnel into the agency had changed the nature of the scandal. "Nigeria deserves the truth. Quietly investigating the matter…

…DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, in a statement, the arrests followed credible intelligence indicating that members of the cult group had converged at hideouts in the Under-G, Yuako and Adenike areas of Ogbomoso, where they were allegedly finalising plans to launch coordinated attacks capable of causing widespread unrest within…

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…five survivors at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Tuesday night, indicated that the Federal Government "will be taking up the case with the Ivorian authorities for compensation." Responding, Ambassador Traore expressed condolences to the family of the deceased and to Nigeria, assuring the minister t…

…delivery or creating public anxiety. The management further alleged that there were indications that vested interests, driven by political considerations and personal agendas, might be attempting to influence organised labour to pursue objectives that do not reflect the collective interests of workers. Fayehun appealed…

…gas, which subsequently ignited and set the vehicle ablaze. Preliminary investigations indicated that the fire resulted from the gas leakage. LASTMA’s Rescue and Recovery Team was immediately deployed to evacuate the affected vehicle from the road. General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said the prompt and coo…

…adoption of the ADC as a coalition platform ahead of the 2027 general election. We're vindicated - Mark Meanwhile, the National Chairman of ADC, Senator David Mark, has described the Federal High Court judgment affirming his leadership of the party as a major victory for democracy and the rule of law. Mark said the dec…

…infections that occurred within the year. These are two very different public health indicators," she said. She further explained that many of the people captured in the figure may have contracted HIV years earlier but only recently underwent testing. "These include persons who may have acquired HIV several years earli…

…an average of two active conflicts annually. The US baby-marriage with armed conflicts indicates a hereditary war economy. It seems to have an establishment that rejoices at the approach of war. I am not sure the rhetoric of its current President to annihilate other peoples has ever been heard before in human history.…

…disease outbreaks or natural disasters," he said.According to him, the new WHO data indicate that 6.5 billion people remain exposed to dangerous levels of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), contributing to an estimated 6.7 million premature deaths annually.He said that the greatest burden falls on low- and middle-income…

…search, seizure, and arrest powers against illegal enrolment centres, identity fraud syndicates, and data racketeers. The penalties are now steeper. Unauthorised access to the National Identity Database now carries a minimum punishment of five years’ imprisonment or a ₦10 million ($7,237) fine for individuals. For comp…

…Exchange Market, NFEM . Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the indicative exchange rate for the market fell to N1,369 per dollar from N1,376 per dollar on Tuesday, indicating N7 appreciation for the naira. Consequently, the margin between the parallel and official markets widened to N16 per dollar…

…to maintain the required minimum capital unimpaired by losses. These deficiencies indicate that many of the institutions were either financially distressed or no longer performing their core role of providing financial services to underserved individuals and small businesses. Financial stability drive The CBN described…

…must look out for the fortification logo and the NAFDAC registration number. These are indicators that the product has gone through regulatory checks and meets safety and nutrition standards," she said. Speaking, the Chairman of the National Fortification Alliance, (NFA), Mr. Fred Chiazo, said the alliance had become a…

…"Some accused me of taking sides, as if I had a personal interest. Thank God I was vindicated. I meant well," he said. Truce at last By day three, the tension eased. Speaking for the PG, Iwhrekpokpor Community Taskforce Chairman, Gandoki Julius announced a resolution. "We had issues over the CLO," Gandoki said. "But we…

Interviews with community leaders, farmers, herders, security officials, and victims' families indicate that the crisis in Gurfata did not begin with killing but with disputes over land use and access between farmers and herders.

…Prudent also cut price from N1,135 to N1,133 per litre. The latest depot price trends indicate a relatively stable downstream market, with PMS prices showing signs of moderation in several locations despite ongoing fluctuations in diesel prices. Dangote Refinery determines price changes - Marketers Managing Director of…

…the government continuing its voluntary evacuation programme for Nigerians who have indicated interest in returning home. He said, "Nigeria will resume the evacuation of our nationals from South Africa today. "Air Peace aircraft will depart Nigeria today, Monday, June 29, 2026, at 3:00 pm and is expected to arrive in S…