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WHO urges safer care for NCD patients
By Chidinma Chukwu, Abuja The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged African countries to prioritise patient safety in the treatment of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), warning that patients face risks of
2027: Ondo APC leaders unite for Tinubu — Chairman
By Dayo Johnson, Akure Ahead of the 2027 general election, leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State have pledged to work together to mobilise one million votes
Gridlock on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway traps motorists overnight
Motorists and commuters were stranded for several hours on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway after a multiple-vehicle crash at Kara Bridge triggered an overnight gridlock on Tuesday. The crash, which occurred in
Nigeria: Gombe Cricket Secures Intermediate Games Ticket
[Daily Trust] Gombe State’s male cricket team has secured qualification for the maiden Intermediate Games after emerging as the state’s only successful team-event qualifier at the North-East zonal elimination held
Cote d'Ivoire/Nigeria: Flamingos Land in Abidjan for Wafu-B U-17 Tourney
[Daily Trust] The West African Football Union Zone B has selected 14 referees from the regional ‘Young Talents’ refereeing course that took place in Ghana six months ago, to officiate
Nigeria: FA Chairmen Deny Crisis in Nigerian Football
[Daily Trust] State Football Association chairmen in Nigeria have pushed back against calls for an external takeover of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), insisting that the existing NFF Congress has
ABIA: PDP candidate promises N90,000 minimum wage, vows to recall 15,000 sacked workers
By Dickson Omobola Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship candidate in Abia State, Kelechi Anosike, has vowed to increase the minimum wage in the state to N90,000 if elected, saying he
Saudi says Houthis target Mecca, warns of ‘red line’
The Saudi-led coalition battling Yemen’s Houthis accused them on Wednesday of targeting Islam’s holy city Mecca, sparking outrage across the Muslim world. The Houthis swiftly rejected as a “lie” Riyadh’s
Ekiti tribunal considers relocation after alleged assault on counsel
By Rotimi Ojomoyela, Ado-Ekiti The Ekiti State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has adjourned further hearing of the petition challenging the outcome of the 2026 governorship election following an application by
2027: PDP Urges Gov AbdulRazaq To Rein In Political Thugs
The Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to rein in political thugs allegedly operating within his political camp and ensure that the
