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Art and Culture

Many State Pilgrims Risk Missing 2026 Hajj As Saudi Portal Closes

Following the reduction of Nigeria’s Hajj quota to 50,000, NAHCON convened a meeting with State officials and formally cancelled earlier allocations, adopting a first-come, first-served policy based on confirmed remittances. Many Boards subsequently secured funding and made payments accordingly. Thereafter, Camp bookings were allocated based on remittances completed by 2nd January which was the deadline. However few states including Kaduna and Niger states received limited additional allocations later which was […]

todayFebruary 21, 2026

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Agriculture

Women Affairs Ministry Seeks Upward Review Of N134.2bn Budget

The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has requested an upward review of the N134.2 billion allocated to the ministry for the 2026 fiscal year. This comes as the Senate, through its Committee on Women Affairs, frowned at the extremely poor cash releases for the ministry’s capital and overhead components in the 2025 budget. The minister made the appeal on Monday during a budget defence session with […]

todayFebruary 16, 2026

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Art and Culture

We’ve Recorded Progress In Prosecutions, Anti-Corruption, Terrorism Cases – AGF

In a significant measure to boost productivity and efficiency in the Federal Civil Service, the Federal Ministry of Justice has reiterated commitment towards recognizing the efforts of staff of the ministry and sister agencies. The Attorney General of the Federation AGF, and Minister of Justice Abdulateef Fagbemi, SAN who stated this at the 2025 Justice Sector Reward and Recognition Ceremony with the Theme;" Leveraging Technology For A Start And Agile […]

todayFebruary 16, 2026

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Art and Culture

FCT Council Election: I Will Support Tinubu’s Supporters – Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr. Nyesom Wike, says he will only support those who back President Bola Tinubu’s re-election, irrespective of political party, in the FCT Area Councils’ election scheduled for February 21. Wike made this statement in Abuja during Senator Sandy Onor’s 60th birthday celebration, marking six decades of scholarship, leadership, service, and meaningful impact. The Minister, who said he owed no one an apology […]

todayFebruary 16, 2026

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Africa

Adeyanju Hails Foremost Activist, Sowore @55

Human Rights Lawyer and Activist, Deji Adeyanju has sent his regards to a reknown activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore on his 55th birthday. In a statement issued to newsmen in Abuja, Adeyanju commended the Activist on his numerous roles in defending the rights of the most vulnerable in the country. "Today, I celebrate Omoyele Sowore at 55 as a foremost human rights activist and a relentless defender of […]

todayFebruary 16, 2026

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Africa

WIM-Africa Remember 48 Mali Mine Collapse Victims

Women in Mining Africa (WiM-Africa) remember the “Silent 15 of Bilalikoto,” honouring more than 48 artisanal miners, mostly women, who lost their lives in a mine collapse in Mali on February 15, 2025. A statement signed by the Executive Director of Women in Mining Africa, WiM-Africa, Dr. Comfort Asokoro-Ogaji marking the day, in Abuja, describes the tragedy as part of a recurring pattern of preventable mining accidents across Africa. It […]

todayFebruary 16, 2026

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Communications

2027 Election: Approve Reserved Seats For Women – Coalition Urges NASS

The Reserved Seats for Women Bill Campaign Coalition has urged the National Assembly to fast-track legislation creating reserved seats for women, following the publication of the 2027 general election timetable by the Independent National Electoral Commission. In a statement issued in Abuja, by the Head of Communications for the coalition, Hammed Adejare, the group said the release of the electoral calendar provides clarity for political parties and candidates but also […]

todayFebruary 15, 2026

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Business

Health Sector : Coalition Seek Funding In Line With Health Care Financing Policy Strategy

The Health Sector Reform Coalition has called for proceeds from taxes on tobacco, alcohol, and sugar-sweetened beverages to be ring-fenced for the health sector, in line with the Nigeria Health Care Financing Policy and Strategy. Speaking at a news conference in Abuja, Dr. Muhammad Lecky, representing the coalition, said the policy recommends earmarking five percent of alcohol tax, twenty percent of tobacco tax, three kobo per second on phone calls, […]

todayFebruary 15, 2026

Nigeria: About 26% Of All Adults Deaths Annually Linked To NCD's
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Health

Nigeria: About 26% Of All Adults Deaths Linked To NCD’s Annually

An estimated twenty-six percent of all adult deaths annually in Nigeria are caused by Non-Communicable Diseases, (NCD), with large proportion being premature deaths among young and middle-aged individuals. The Vice President, Nigerian Cancer Society, Dr. Chi-kadibia Ukoma made this known in Abuja, National Orientation Workshop For Patients, Patient Support Organizations, and Media Practitioners On NCD Budget Advocacy. In a paper presentation titled ''Clinical Overview of NCDs: Trends, Lifestyle Exposures, Management […]

todayFebruary 14, 2026