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Tinubu reforms stabilising Nigeria’s economy — Minister

By Editor The Federal Government has declared that President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms are beginning to stabilise Nigeria’s economy, with government pointing to...

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2027: NDC names 12 candidates, dismisses claims of gaps in governorship list

By Joyce Ekeh The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has dismissed reports that it lacks governorship candidates in 12 states ahead of the 2027...

Crime

Teen burglars: Police nab five in Ogun shop raids

By Ademola Ade The Ogun State Police Command has arrested five teenagers over alleged multiple shop burglaries in Ado-Odo, recovering stolen foodstuffs and...

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar
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Cash transfer scandal: Atiku vows to ‘follow the money’

… Demands recovery, prosecution if ₦33.75bn meant for poor Nigerians was diverted

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Bille gas blast: Woman badly burned as CAPPA demands evacuation

... Group wants oil, gas activities suspended, emergency response deployed

Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko, National Coordinator, HURIWA
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HURIWA seeks answers over reported mass abduction in Nige

By Desire Uzochukwu The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has called on the Federal Government and security agencies to provide updates...

From left: Deputy Director, Child Development Department, Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, & Social Development, Mrs Mariam Fitumi Shaibu; Director, Corporate Affairs, Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Mrs Ethan Talatu; CEO, AFRIpads, Michelle Tjeenk Willink; Elisha Sulei of the Sanitation and Hygiene Fund ( SHF); and Gender/GBV, Management Specialist, UNFPA, Dr. Zubaida Abubakar at the two-day national dialogue aimed at tackling period poverty and advancing menstrual health management (MHM) in Nigeria.
Health

37m Nigerian women, girls face period poverty as stakeholders seek affordable pads

By Desire Uzochukwu An estimated 37 million Nigerian women and girls are facing period poverty, with rising menstrual product costs, inadequate water, sanitation...

Health

WIPC 2026: Stakeholders seek stronger investment in women, girls’ nutrition

By Chidimma Oparaochaekwe Stakeholders have called for increased investment in the nutrition, education and economic empowerment of women and girls, warning that poor...