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Nigeria is rated the world’s most dangerous nation in which to give birth. According to the most recent UN estimates ...

The lawmakers noted that despite the significant interventions, Nigeria continues to bear one of the highest global burdens of HIV, ...

A Republican-led drive in Congress links Nigeria’s internal security crisis to America’s global religious freedom agenda—with consequences extending far beyond ...

The governor's planned departure will further shrink the PDP’s control to just nine states, with the APC growing to 24.

“The scheme is designed to provide farmers with tools, knowledge, and structured opportunities that will make agriculture profitable again,” the ...

"If we as the APC family unite ahead of 2027, set aside our personal sentiments, and swiftly resolve the issues ...

The group cited recent reports from Gaza, where children as young as two years old have been killed during Israeli ...

In Benue State, the promise of improved education has not translated into reality for thousands of children in rural communities.

The road, which links Makurdi to parts of southern Nigeria, has deteriorated badly, with deep potholes and muddy stretches that ...

He said the moves are part of efforts to enable PDP to make an impact in the upcoming 2027 election.

The governors also asked the federal government to show commitment to safeguarding the lives and property of Nigerians.

The statement added that the policy would take effect from the first term of the 2025/26 academic session.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in Benue, Udeme Edet, announced the development in a statement on Wednesday.

Many have been killed and others displaced in the perennial clashes between nomadic herders and farmers in Nigeria, especially in ...

President Tinubu also appointed Mohammed Musa as the Commission's secretary.

It also noted that the fund, through the IFRC, would ensure the provision of life-saving humanitarian assistance to 2,500 vulnerable ...

Mr Alkali says the Federal Government has secured financing for the Aba to Maiduguri corridor, cutting across Borno, Yobe, Gombe, ...

Appointed by President Bola Tinubu Wednesday, Mr Yilwatda's appointment was ratified at Thursday's APC National Executive Committee meeting in Abuja.

To provide a lasting solution, immediate and coordinated efforts must be made to deliver security to the people of Benue ...

Sadly, analysis of how this tragedy occurred revealed the same sickening pattern of the failure of intelligence by the security ...

Governor Sani described the incident as “an act of savagery,” according to a statement posted on his official Facebook page.

The NHRC reminded the government of its fundamental duty to protect its citizens.

President Tinubu has rescheduled his visit to Kaduna for Thursday.

Musa expressed sorrow over the killings and frustration at the government's perceived inaction in addressing the violence that continues to ...

While it appreciates the efforts of security agencies to curtail violence and conflicts, the JNI expressed displeasure at their often ...