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Resident Doctors To Begin Indefinite Strike On November 1
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced plans to commence an indefinite nationwide strike starting November 1, 2025.
Onigbongbo LCDA Holds Free Breast Cancer Screening And Sensitization Programme
In a proactive move to promote women’s health and early detection of breast cancer, the Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon Moyosore Adebanjo has announced a one-day free breast cancer sensitization, screening, and examination exercise for all women in the community.
Lagos Fire Service Blames Alaba Market Fire On Negligence
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has attributed the inferno that razed a section of the Alaba International Market to a power surge.
Niger State Tanker Explosion Death Toll Hits 42, Residents Blame Bad Road
The death toll from the tragic petrol tanker explosion in Essa community, Katcha Local Government Area of Niger State, has risen to 42, with over 60 others injured.
Over 30 Feared Dead, 40 Injured In Niger State Tanker Explosion
The incident happened around 11:00 a.m. at Essan and Badeggi communities along the Bida–Agaie road in Katcha Local Government Area of the state.
Reps urge probe into $4.6bn global health grants management
The House of Representatives on Tuesday called for a probe into the management of over $4.6bn in international health grants received by Nigeria between 2021 and 2025.
Senate Pays Tribute To Fallen Soldiers In Borno
The Senate has condoled with the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, over the tragic death of Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Paiko and other soldiers in Borno State.The Senate has condoled with the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, over the tragic death of Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Paiko and other soldiers in Borno State.
Army Loses Lieutenant Colonel, Others As Troops Foil Terrorist Attack In Borno
The Nigerian Army says troops of Joint Task Force Operation HADIN KAI under the 21 Special Armoured Brigade on 17 Oct 2025 successfully foiled an attack planned by Boko Haram terrorists around the Kashimri general area of Bama Local Government Area, Borno State.
Obadore Accident: One dead, several injured as commercial bus rams into broken-down PSP truck
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has confirmed the death of one person and injuries to several passengers following a late-night road accident that occurred at Obadore, inward Igando, along LASU-Igando Road on Sunday.
LASCOHET Students Excel At International World Mental Health Day Celebration
Students of Lagos State College of Health Technology (LASCOHET), Yaba, showcased remarkable creativity, advocacy, and depth of understanding at the International World Mental Health Day celebration organised by the International Association of World Peace Advocates to mark the United Nations World Mental Health Day.