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James Obasi18 November 2025

The Chief of Army Staff, Maj. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has directed troops under Operation FANSAN YANMA to ramp up search-and-rescue efforts for the schoolgirls abducted in Kebbi State. Bandits had attacked Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School, Maga, on Monday, killing the vice principal, Hassan Yakubu Makuku, and kidnapping 25 students. According to counter-insurgency expert […]

Lifestyle & Wellness Desk17 November 2025

The Sokoto State Government has heightened surveillance after eight laboratory-confirmed cases of Dengue fever were reported in Sokoto metropolis, including Sokoto North and Sokoto South Local Government Areas. In a public health advisory on Sunday, the Ministry of Health alerted all public and private health facilities about rising cases of fever and severe malaria-like symptoms […]

Lifestyle & Wellness Desk17 November 2025

Orthopaedic surgeons in Nigeria have urged parents to seek early medical intervention for infants born with clubfoot, stressing that prompt treatment can prevent lifelong disability. Experts warned against attributing the congenital deformity to spiritual attacks or divine punishment, noting that timely care ensures full correction. They said persistent myths and misconceptions continue to deny many […]

Lifestyle & Wellness Desk17 November 2025

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) intercepted 396,000 capsules of tramadol at Aliyu Mustapha International Airport, Yola, on Friday. The seizure comes less than a week after the agency recovered over 171,000 tramadol capsules in separate operations across Niger, Benue, and Taraba states. Announcing the development on Sunday, NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi […]

Lifestyle & Wellness Desk17 November 2025

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Nigeria is one of the riskiest countries for children facing climate threats, yet remains poorly prepared, according to a new report by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The report, titled “The Nigerian Child 2025,” highlights that gaps in infrastructure, policy, and emergency response leave children dangerously exposed when disasters occur. Nigeria faces increasing climate-related […]

Tech & Tools Desk17 November 2025

The Network for Health Equity and Development (NHED) and Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) have voiced their support for the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) over its decision to ban the production and sale of alcoholic beverages in sachets, PET bottles, and glass bottles of 200ml and below, […]

James Obasi17 November 2025

The head of the Catholic Church and Sovereign of Vatican City, Pope Leo XIV, has listed Nigeria among countries where Christians frequently face attacks, alongside Bangladesh, Mozambique, and Sudan. On Sunday, the pontiff used his official X account to express concern over recurring assaults on Christian communities and places of worship worldwide, calling for prayers […]

Lifestyle & Wellness Desk17 November 2025

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced the deployment details for its 2025 Batch C prospective corps members. The scheme confirmed on Monday via its official X account that call-up letters are now available. The NYSC stated that some corps members posted to Lagos and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will undergo their orientation […]

Lifestyle & Wellness Desk17 November 2025

US flights are set to return to normal schedules on Monday after reductions imposed during the recent government shutdown were lifted, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced. In a statement on Sunday evening, the FAA said restrictions would end and “normal operations can resume” nationwide from 6:00 a.m. Washington time (1100 GMT) on Monday. During […]

Lifestyle & Wellness Desk17 November 2025

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has dismissed reports claiming that Nigerian Navy officer Lt. Ahmed Yerima survived an assassination attempt in Abuja, describing the allegations as false and unverified. The denial follows circulating social media posts suggesting that Yerima was being trailed by unidentified men dressed in black, driving two unmarked Hilux vans without […]

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Army Chief Orders Intensified Operation to Rescue Abducted Kebbi Schoolgirls

Sokoto Activates Health Surveillance in Response to Dengue Fever

Surgeons Highlight Importance of Timely Treatment for Clubfoot in Children

NDLEA Seizes 396,000 Tramadol Capsules at Yola Airport

UNICEF Warns of Climate Change Risks Facing Nigerian Children

Civil Society Groups Support NAFDAC, Reject Job Loss Fears Linked to Sachet Alcohol

Pope Leo Names Nigeria Among Countries Witnessing Christian Persecution

NYSC Announces Batch C Deployment Information for Prospective Corps Members

Normal Flight Operations Resume in the US After Government Shutdown

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