Federal Hospital Jabi Reacts to Abuja Singer Nanyah’s Death, Denies Anti-Venom Shortage Claims

The Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, Abuja, has addressed public concerns surrounding the death of Abuja-based singer Ifunanya Lucy Nwagene, popularly known as Nanyah, following complications from a snake bite, firmly denying claims that anti-snake venom was unavailable at the hospital. In a press statement dated February 1, 2026, and shared on social media platform…

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Industrial Expansion: Dangote Seals Gas Supply Deal with NNPC

The Dangote Group has officially secured a long-term gas supply agreement with subsidiaries of the NNPC. This landmark pact ensures a steady flow of natural gas to the conglomerate’s massive industrial complex. Specifically, the Nigerian Gas Infrastructure Company will facilitate the delivery of feedstock to the Dangote Refinery. The agreement also covers energy requirements for…

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Health Workers’ Strike Cripples Public Hospitals, Deepens Healthcare Crisis in Nigeria

Nigeria’s ongoing health workers’ strike has entered its third month, grounding activities in government-owned hospitals and worsening the country’s already fragile healthcare system. The industrial action by the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) has disrupted critical services such as pharmacies, laboratories, and administrative departments, leaving thousands of patients stranded nationwide. Across major public hospitals in…

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Oshodi Crash: Lagos Signals Clampdown on Speeding Tanker Drivers

Lagos State is moving to tighten enforcement against speeding tanker and truck drivers following a serious crash involving a heavy-duty vehicle conveying Compressed Natural Gas. The Lagos State Government warned operators of articulated vehicles to comply strictly with traffic laws and speed limits, stressing that public safety will not be compromised. The warning was issued…

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DR Congo Landslides: Multiple Feared Dead

DR Congo Landslides: Multiple Feared Dead

A catastrophic humanitarian disaster has unfolded in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo this week. Government officials confirmed on Sunday that at least 200 people likely died in massive landslides. The disaster struck the Rubaya coltan mine located in the volatile North Kivu province. Initial reports indicate a hillside collapsed on Wednesday followed by a…

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Eba Island: Ogun Reaffirms Authority

The Ogun State Government has officially reaffirmed its territorial jurisdiction over Eba Island. This strategic coastal territory, located in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area, recently attracted national attention. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently approved the commencement of drilling activities at a revitalized oil well there. However, conflicting claims from certain quarters in Ondo State have…

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President Tinubu, Nigerian President

Visit to Turkey: Tinubu Returns to Abuja

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu returned to the nation’s capital on Saturday night following a high-stakes state visit to Türkiye. The presidential aircraft, Nigeria Air Force 1, touched down at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at 8:55 p.m. Several senior government officials, including FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and Finance Minister Wale Edun, received the President…

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Air Peace Denies Collusion Claims Over Delayed Lagos–São Paulo Flight

Nigeria’s largest airline, Air Peace, has dismissed allegations that it colluded with the Federal Government to mislead the public over the proposed Lagos–São Paulo direct flight, describing the claims as false and deliberately misleading. The allegations emerged following reports that Nigerians residing in Brazil accused both the Bola Tinubu administration and Air Peace of deceiving…

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Federal Government Reaffirms Ban on Meter Sales as New Distribution Phase Begins

Federal Government Reaffirms Ban on Meter Sales as New Distribution Phase Begins

The Federal Government has issued a stern warning against the illegal sale of electricity meters. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, reaffirmed this stance during a strategic ministerial briefing in Abuja. He stated clearly that consumers must not pay out-of-pocket for these essential measuring devices. This directive aims to protect Nigerians from arbitrary charges imposed by…

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