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Diagnostic accuracy among healthcare workers in Nigeria’s public health facilities has declined from 56.2% in 2023 to 46.1% in 2025, the latest new report shows. The findings come from the National Health Facility Survey (NHFS) released on Wednesday by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in Abuja, which provides updated data on service quality and healthcare delivery nationwide. The report …

The Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN), under the leadership of its President, Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo, and Executive Secretary, Prof. Wole Abbas, has expressed deep gratitude to Allah for the long and meaningful life of Princess (Alhaja) Rafatu Ademinure Awofisayo, the Iya Adinni of Ifeland, who returned to her Creator at the age of 102. In a statement jointly …

Pakistan launched a last-ditch diplomatic effort on Tuesday to prevent an escalation between the United States and Iran, following a dramatic warning from former US President Donald Trump signaling the possibility of devastating military action. The move came just hours before a deadline set by Trump, as tensions rise after weeks of coordinated attacks by the United States and Israel …

The Unity Cup, a premier international football tournament celebrating Afrocentric and global diaspora communities, will make a highly anticipated return from May 26-30, 2026 at The Valley, home of Charlton Athletic FC. Following the success of the 2025 edition, which saw Nigeria emerge champions in Brentford, the competition returns to its historic south London venue, reviving memories of the iconic …

The World Bank has stated that imported petrol is about 12 percent cheaper than fuel supplied by Dangote Petroleum Refinery. The World Bank noted that the price differences reflect distortions in the domestic price structure amid soaring global crude oil prices. This was contained in the latest Nigeria Development Update released in Abuja on Tuesday, which noted that the current …

Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has inaugurated the distribution of Hajj kits 2026 to intending pilgrims. The items distributed included two sets of 23kg bags, two sets of uniforms for men and two sets of Hijabs for women. Inaugurating the distribution at the Kauran Gwandu Hajj camp in Birnin Kebbi, the governor promised to support intending pilgrims. He appreciated …

Here are the top ten stories from across the country 1. ADC faction announces plans for national convention; disowned Mark, Aregbesola and others The leadership crisis plaguing the African Democratic Congress (ADC) appears to have taken another turn, as a faction in the party led by former presidential candidate, Dumebi Kachikwu, has announced plans to hold a national convention and …

Troubles plaguing the African Democratic Party (ADC) escalated on Tuesday when another faction emerged claiming responsibility for the party’s leadership. The group of 25 state chairmen said they had taken over the party amid non-recognition of David Mark’s leadership by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The chairmen stated that they constituted the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the ADC, …

ActionAid A firestorm of criticism has followed the federal government’s decision to earmark P135.22 billion for post-election litigation ahead of the 2027 general elections, with ActionAid Nigeria warning that the move reflects a dangerous failure of electoral governance and a misplaced national priority. In a strongly worded statement released Tuesday, the civil society organization described the allocation as not only …

A former senator and governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress in Ogun State, Iyabo Obasanjo, on Monday held a closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu in Lagos, where he formally briefed him on his 2027 governorship ambitions. Sources privy to the meeting revealed that the discussion centered on Obasanjo’s plan to contest the Ogun State governorship …