Nov. 14, 2025 National Park Service (NPS) has called for urgent action to address the critical decline of the West African lion to address the critical decline of the West African lion….
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Salary delay: JOHESU declares indefinite nationwide strike
Nov. 14, 2025 The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) has declared an indefinite nationwide strike, over the Federal Government’s 12-year delay in implementing the adjusted Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS). Mr. Kabiru…
Okpebholo to prosecute those involved in MOWAA’s alleged shady deals
Nov 14, 2025 Gov. Monday Okpbeholo of Edo has vowed to prosecute those found to be behind the alleged shady deals surrounding the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) project. Okpebholo disclosed…
Red Cross says 33 million Nigerians may starve in 2026
Nov. 14, 2025 The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) has warned that more than 33 million people may face severe hunger and malnutrition in 2026, if drastic measures are not taken. …
Air Peace loses $15m to disruptions as lessor withdraws aircraft
Nov. 14, 2025 Air Peace Ltd. has attributed sudden disruptions in its domestic operations to ‘illegal’ withdrawal of three aircraft by its wet lessor, Smartlynx Airlines. The airline said on Friday that…
LASTMA apprehends driver for crushing motor boy to death
Nov. 13, 2025 The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) Special Night Gang Patrol Team has apprehended the driver of a heavily loaded truck after crushing his motor boy to death. LASTMA…
EFCC Hands Over N104.1m Recovered Fund to Niger State Government
Nov. 13, 2025 The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over the sum of ₦104,091,162.46 (One Hundred and Four Million, Ninety-One Thousand, One Hundred and…
Africa experiencing worst outbreak of cholera in 25 years, Africa CDC says
November 13, 2025 Africa is facing the worst outbreak of cholera in 25 years, the Africa CDC told reporters in a briefing on Thursday, blaming the rise on fragile water systems and…
Two inmates electrocuted in A’Ibom Correctional facility – NCoS
Nov. 13, 2025 The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) Command in Akwa Ibom, has confirmed the death of two persons who were awaiting trial at the Uyo custodial centre. NCoS Controller in Akwa…
Nigerian aid groups help children accused of witchcraft to rebuild lives
November 13, 2025 …Says over 30,000 Nigerian children have faced accusations of witchcraft over the past 20 years Accused by her aunt at age 13 of being a witch responsible for her…