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Weekly Health Update | EMA Backs One-Dose Sleeping Sickness Drug; DRC Signs $1.2B U.S. Health Deal
This week in Africa: a potential breakthrough in the fight against sleeping sickness with a single-dose oral treatment, alongside a $1.2 billion health agreement between the DRC and the United States. At the same time, the WHO maintains a global alert ove
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- 07 Mar, 2026
Violence Erupts In Edo Community As Youths Protesting Insecurity Target Hausa Quarters, Burn Down Houses
According to reports, the disturbances followed days of growing tension among residents who say abductions have become increasingly frequent in the community. Violence broke out on Saturday in Auchi Kingdom in Edo State after mounting anger over persiste
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- 07 Mar, 2026
Ijele: Restore Public Trust In Police Through Transparency, Safeguards For State Policing
Isaiah Davies Ijele calls for transparent police reforms and safeguards to prevent political abuse of proposed state policing. Convener, League for Good Governance, Isaiah Davies Ijele has emphasised that Nigeria must rebuild public trust in the police t
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- 07 Mar, 2026
Nigerian army kills 45 militants in clashes in northwest state of Katsina
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) -- Nigeria's military killed 45 militants in the country's northwest region, the Katsina state government said Saturday. The clashes between the military and the gunmen happened on Friday in the Danmusa area of Katsina, the state's Co
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- 07 Mar, 2026
Nigeria Approves $7.2 Million to Sustain Free HIV Treatment and Strengthen Cancer Care
Radiotherapy upgrades, medical training funded amid progress toward 95-95-95 targets The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved 9.99 billion naira ($7.2 million) in funding to support HIV/AIDS treatment and strengthen cancer care capacities in the
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- 07 Mar, 2026
Troops rescue 19 kidnapped persons in Abuja
Troops of the Guards Brigade of the Nigerian Army have rescued 19 kidnapped victims in the suburb of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). They also killed one suspected terrorist during a coordinated operation in Bwari Area Council of the FCT. The Actin
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- 07 Mar, 2026
International Women's Day: Oduwole tells women to prioritise skills over money for long-term impact - Businessday NG
Women seeking long-term influence and economic power must prioritise building strong skills rather than chasing quick financial rewards, Jumoke Oduwole, Nigeria's Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, has advised. Speaking during a fireside chat at
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- 07 Mar, 2026
Bwala defends viral Al Jazeera interview, says criticism won't distract him
The Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Media and Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has dismissed criticism following his appearance on Al Jazeera's Head to Head programme, insisting he has no regrets defending the administration. Bwala s
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- 07 Mar, 2026
"We Won't Accept Muslim-Muslim Ticket Again"- Northern Leader Accuses Tinubu of Deceiving the North
He further alleged that religion was used to mislead voters during the campaign. A northern political leader has criticized Nigeria's president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, over the Muslim-Muslim ticket used during the 2023 presidential election campaign. The le
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- 07 Mar, 2026
Tunji-Ojo signs performance bond with security service chiefs
The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has tasked agencies under the ministry to actively deliver on its 2026/2027 operational targets. The agencies include the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS),
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- 07 Mar, 2026
