The NCDC opposes a bill to establish a new public health institute, warning of duplicated functions and weakened disease surveillance in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/ncdc-opposes-new-public-health-institute-bill/

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), in partnership with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), on Thursday commemorated the 2026 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in Potiskum, Yobe State, with a renewed call for collective action against substance abuse. Observed annually on June 26 and designated by the United Nations, the […]

Nigeria's FinTech industry has become one of Africa's most dynamic technology sectors. From digital payments and lending platforms to savings apps and merchant solutions, startups are interestingly transforming how individuals and businesses access financial services. The post Data governance: Major compliance, user privacy policies for Nigerian fintech startups appeared first on Tribune Online.

"If Labour's record in government is so fantastic, why is Starmer resigning?" Badenoch wrote on social media, using the metaphor of "400 knives" to portray what she described as widespread internal disloyalty towards the Prime Minister.

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested three suspects, including a former security guard, in connection with the gruesome murder of retired Ogun State Television (OGTV) broadcaster, Olakitan Oyesiku, and her security guard, Pelumi Adetayo. The victims were found dead at Oyesiku’s residence in the Owode-Egba area of Ogun State on June 21. Her Lexus […]

June 25 (THEWILL) — Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Thursday transmitted the state’s 2026-2028 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) to the Rivers State House of Assembly. The fiscal framework was presented during an emergency plenary session convened by the Martin Amaewhule-led House of Assembly, its first sitting in about four months. Speaker Martin Amaewhule announced […] The post Fubara Submits 2026-2028 Fiscal Framework to Rivers Assembly After Four-Month Legislative Hiatus appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has opposed a proposed bill seeking to establish a National Institute for Public Health and Infectious Diseases, warning that creating another federal public health agency with similar responsibilities could weaken Nigeria’s disease surveillance and emergency response system. Director-General of the NCDC, Dr. Jide Idris, made the […]

The 20 local government areas in Lagos State received a combined N156.84 billion from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) in the first three months of 2026, according to figures from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) and the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation. Official data showed that Alimosho Local Government received the […]

The organisation concluded by stressing that protecting lives and property should remain a national priority and should not be affected by ethnic, political or regional interests.

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, SAN, has drawn attention to the growing challenge of misinformation and the misuse of emerging technologies to spread false narratives capable of undermining public confidence in the electoral process. He spoke on Thursday during a courtesy visit by a delegation of the Arewa Youth […] The post INEC raises alarm over fake narratives threatening electoral integrity appeared first on Tribune Online.

All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gombe on Thursday showcased its political strength as thousands of supporters converged on the The post APC holds mega rally ahead of Gombe LG polls appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu has challenged military strategists and security experts to develop innovative and practical solutions to Nigeria’s growing wave of mass abductions. Shaibu made the call on Thursday in Abuja during the inauguration of the Army War College Nigeria (AWCN) Wargaming Center, urging the institution to leverage strategic […]

Pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, has urged northern groups threatening Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, over his actions to ensure that Yorubaland is freed from banditry and terrorism to keep their peace. In a statement by National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Jare Ajayi, Afenifere stated that Igboho is not threatening any particular ethnic group “but individuals and groups who […] The post Igboho Broke No Law – Afenifere Tells Northern Groups, Backs Yoruba Activist appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed banks, payment service banks and other financial institutions to immediately freeze all accounts, funds and assets linked to six individuals and four Bureau de Change (BDC) operators recently designated for terrorism financing, as authorities intensify efforts to disrupt financial networks supporting extremist activities. The directive, contained in […]

Afrobeats singer Peruzzi has had a change of heart about the size of his future family, saying he now wants just two children instead of the 12 he once hoped to have. The music star revisited a post he made six years ago expressing his desire to father a dozen children. Reacting to the old […]

Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service said rescue operations ongoing to ascertain whether more victims remained trapped beneath the rubble.

Ten people have been rescued alive from the rubble of a three-storey building that collapsed on Thursday in the Alakija area of Lagos State. The News Chronicle reports that victims, who sustained varying degrees of injuries, were promptly evacuated and handed over to medical personnel for treatment. Confirming the incident, the General Manager of the […]

For years, women in Gamsha, a remote agrarian community in Bilkicheri Ward of Itas/Gadau Local Government Area of Bauchi State, delivered babies under the glow of flashlights.  The post From flashlights to 24-hour care: How PHC revitalisation is transforming lives in rural Bauchi appeared first on Tribune Online.

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has called on stakeholders across Nigeria’s food value chain to prioritize fruit safety and consumer protection to curb foodborne diseases and strengthen public confidence in the nation’s food system. Speaking at the commemoration of World Food Safety Day and World MSMEs Day, organized by OSOA Foods in […]