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Nigeria recorded more than 102,000 new HIV infections in 2025 across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, according to new figures released by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare with Lagos State leading the list. Data from the State of the Health of the Nation Report 2025 shows that Lagos State…
“Back in the days when I used Ota Pia-Pia, the locally made insecticide popularly called ‘kill and dry’, mosquitoes stayed far away from homes. But these newly manufactured insecticides are more mosquito-friendly these days,” said Jonah John, an Abuja resident, capturing a sentiment spreading across Nigerian households. His complaint mirrors what many families are now…
President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu have arrived in the UK for a two-day state visit, meeting with King Charles III and Prime Minister Keir Starmer to strengthen economic and diplomatic ties. The visit aims to deepen cooperation in trade, energy, solid minerals, and security, with several agreements and memoranda of understanding expected…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has made a significant breakthrough in its fight against drug trafficking, arresting three suspects and confiscating 115 bags of Cannabis sativa, weighing approximately 1,600 kilograms, in Mowe, Ogun State. According to a statement issued by the NDLEA’s Public Relations Officer, Haris Musa, on January 14, 2026, the suspects,…
Nigeria’s inflation rate dropped to 15.15% in December 2025, a significant decrease from 34.80% in December 2024. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) attributes this decline to a methodological review and rebasing of the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Key Highlights: – Food Inflation: Dropped to 10.84% year-on-year, with prices of staples like tomatoes, garri, eggs,…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles were defeated by Morocco 4-2 in a penalty shootout after a 0-0 draw in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final match on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco. The Super Eagles, despite missing key player Wilfred Ndidi due to suspension, put up a valiant…
A court in Edo State has ordered the remand of 52 protesters, including Ambrose Alli University (AAU) students, arrested for participating in a protest against kidnapping and insecurity in Ekpoma. The protesters face charges of malicious damage and armed robbery, with their bail application referred to the Ubiaja High Court. The case has been adjourned…
Gunfire erupted between Nigerian troops and suspected terrorists in Obajana, Kogi State, near the Dangote Cement plant on Saturday night, January 10, 2026. Security forces were conducting clearance operations when they engaged the terrorists attempting to infiltrate the community, according to security analyst Zagazola Makama. Eyewitnesses described the gunfire as intense, happening opposite the Line…
The Nigerian Society of Anaesthetists (NSA) is pushing for involvement in the Lagos State Government’s investigation into the death of Chimamanda Adichie’s 21-month-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi, citing concerns of medical negligence. The society’s National President, Prof. Alhassan Mohammed, is advocating for a senior anaesthetist to be part of the investigative panel to ensure a thorough…
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has promised to clear outstanding pensions and gratuities owed to retired civil servants from 2023 to 2025 before the end of January 2026. He emphasized that his administration prioritizes the welfare of civil servants, ensuring consistent payment of salaries, pensions, and gratuities since taking office. The governor made this assurance…