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January 9, 2026

JOHESU, NARD strikes threaten healthcare delivery: FMC Boss

The medical director of the Federal Medical Centre, Abuja, Saad Ahmed, has warned that ongoing strikes by health unions could threaten healthcare delivery nationwide.

Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Abuja
January 9, 2026

Kano Drowning Epidemic: Two-year-old boy, man die in wells

Tragedy has struck in Kano as a two-year-old boy, Sa’idu Ahmad, drowned in a well in Kwankwaso town, Madobi LGA.

January 9, 2026

Iranians suffer nationwide internet blackout as government cracks down on protesters

“Live metrics show #Iran is now in the midst of a nationwide internet blackout,” Netblocks said.

Iranian protesters
January 8, 2026

Patients lament limited services at general hospitals in Abuja

At Nyanya General Hospital, Idris Yahuri said administrative officers responsible for issuing patient files were missing from their posts.

NATIONAL HOSPITAL ABUJA (credit: facebook)
January 8, 2026

E-hailing drivers decry multiple VAT deductions on inDrive members

AUATON vice-president South-West, Kolawole Aina, said in Lagos that inDrive e-hailing drivers suddenly discovered this double taxation on January 1, 2026.

inDrive vehicles
January 8, 2026

Nigerian youths more politically active online than in real life, study reveals

“Offline political participation was generally low, as over half (50.1 per cent) had never voted, protested, or attended political rallies,” said the study.

Nigerian youths on mobile devices
January 8, 2026

Omatu family slams Lagos emergency response teams after GNI fire killed three brothers

Mr Omatu said his three brothers were trapped in the multi-storeyed building as family members pleaded for urgent help from responders at the scene.

Reverend William Omatu
January 8, 2026

Police bust Anambra child trafficking syndicate, rescue 33 underage girls

The Anambra police command has busted a child trafficking syndicate in Aguleri, Anambra East LGA, rescued 33 underage girls, and arrested a suspect.

police commissioner in Anambra, Ikioye Orutugu
January 7, 2026

Abia teachers threaten indefinite strike over welfare

The ultimatum, which expired at midnight on January 12, followed what the union described as government inaction on issues raised earlier in a December 19, 2025, communiqué.

Abia Governor, Alex Otti
January 7, 2026

Dozens killed, thousands arrested as Iranians continue protests

Amnesty International has condemned Iranian security forces for aviolent clampdown on protesters, resulting in deaths and injuries.

Protesting Iranians