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Drone Attack Kills Eight Children in Gang-Controlled Slum of Port-au-Prince

At least eight children were killed by explosive drones in a gang-controlled slum in Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, according sources close to the region.Haiti’s National Human Rights Defence Network said that Albert Steevenson who was believed to be the target, was distributing gifts to children when the attack occurred, with explosions heard in Cité Soleil.However, one […]

Oyo Launches Pharmacy-Based Immunization Program to Boost Vaccine Access

In a groundbreaking initiative to expand access to immunization services, the Oyo State Primary Healthcare Board (OYSPHCB), in partnership with the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) Oyo State Chapter, and Population Services International (PSI) Nigeria, has launched the Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery (PBID) program. Our correspondent Richard Asaolu has the report

Senator Natasha Slams FG with Legal Challenge, Labels Defamation Charges Political Persecution

The lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has launched a strong legal offensive against the Federal Government, describing the criminal defamation charges filed against her as an act of political persecution and an exhibition of double standard. In a preliminary objection seeking the dismissal of the six counts filed against her by the Attorney […]

PenCom Launches ‘Pension Revolution 2.0’ to Boost Retiree Pay and Expand Coverage

The National Pension Commission PenCom, has announced a fresh programme called Revolution two point Zero, to increase retirees’ and pensioners’ pay and expand pension services to all Nigerians, including the informal sector. This was disclosed in a statement by PenCom Director General, Omolola Oloworaran, who outlined that the programme is aimed at enabling dignity for […]

Speaker Abbas Defends Tinubu’s Borrowing Policy as Tool for Growth and Infrastructure

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abass, has clarified that the National Assembly is not opposed to President Bola Tinubu’s borrowing policy, insisting that lawmakers support borrowing as a legitimate tool for funding infrastructure and driving sustainable growth. Abbas gave the assurance in Abuja at the 8th Annual African Network of Parliamentary Budget […]

Court Adjourns Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Cybercrime Trial to October 20

The planned commencement of the trial in the cybercrime charges brought against suspended Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, before the Federal High Court in Abuja, was stalled following an objection raised by her counsel, Ehiogie West-Idahosa, SAN. Akpoti-Uduaghan, who was arraigned on June 30th and granted bail on self-recognition, is alleged to have transmitted false […]