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Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations and former Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Seriake Dickson, has blamed successive Nigerian governments for failing to confront terrorism with the firmness it deserves. Following the statement issued on Thursday in Abuja, Senator Dickson said the inability of past administrations to prevent, arrest, or prosecute perpetrators effectively has emboldened terrorist groups and fuelled widespread suspicions of state complicity, especially under the Buhari government. He called on President Bola Tinubu to strengthen ties with foreign partners, including the United States under President Donald Trump, and neighbouring African nations to end the country’s prolonged…

The leadership of three Christian groups in Osun State has called for a power shift to Christians in the forthcoming 2026 governorship election, insisting that equity and fairness demand that a Christian should lead the state next. In a joint statement issued on Thursday, the groups said the appeal was based on the political history of the state since the return to democratic governance in 1999. The statement, jointly signed by Bishop Seun Adeoye, Lead Bishop of the Worldwide Anglican Church in Nigeria; Bishop Mike Adebomi, Osun State Coordinator of the World Bishops Council (Africa Chapter); and Rev. Theophilus Ayodeji,…

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Lagos State Branch, has criticised the management of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), over its decision to discontinue the provision of free call duty meals for doctors on hospital duty. Speaking during a press briefing in Lagos on Thursday, the Chairman of NMA Lagos, Dr. Saheed Babajide, described the move by the hospital’s Chief Medical Director, Professor Wasiu Adeyemo, as “unacceptable and insensitive,” stressing that the welfare of doctors must not be compromised. Read Also: Bayelsa launches 2026 health plan, receives TB screening equipment Babajide recalled that during a courtesy visit to the CMD’s office…

The Physically Challenged Association in Bauchi State has raised concern over the persistent stigmatisation faced by polio survivors, saying the situation continues to hinder their participation in social and economic activities. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Chairman of the association, Muktar Umar, stated this in an interview on Thursday in Bauchi, where he appealed for greater inclusion of persons with disabilities in government and development programmes. Umar lamented that despite various efforts to promote equality and inclusion, many polio survivors still face discrimination in public places, making it difficult for them to live dignified lives and access…

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The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), World Health Organisation (WHO), United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) and partners, in partnership with the Ministry of Health, have launched a large-scale catch-up vaccination and nutrition campaign targeting 44,000 children in the Gaza Strip, where two years of conflict have left many cut off from essential healthcare. The first phase of the campaign runs from 9–18 November and will provide multiple doses of Pentavalent, Polio, Rota, Pneumococcal, and MMR vaccines. With an estimated one in five children under three unvaccinated, the initiative seeks to prevent outbreaks…

The Nigerian Army (NA) has reiterated its commitment to transparency and efficiency in its procurement processes as part of efforts to boost operational readiness. This commitment was restated by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant Gen. Waidi Shaibu, during the opening ceremony of the Directorate of Procurement Seminar on Wednesday in Abuja. Represented by the Chief of Logistics (Army), Major Gen. Adekunle Adeyinka, the COAS said the seminar was designed to build the capacity of procurement personnel and align Army practices with international standards. Read Also: FG accuses foreign lobbyists of fueling false Trumps narrative of ‘Christian genocide’ He commended…

The Rivers State Government has restated its determination to eradicate sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) across the state, pledging stronger interventions to protect women, girls and vulnerable persons from abuse. Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Benibo Anabraba, gave the assurance in Port Harcourt on Wednesday during an advocacy visit by the Centre for Gender, Conflict and Development Studies, University of Port Harcourt, as part of the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. Read Also: RSG pledges quality healthcare for gas explosion survivors Dr. Anabraba said Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s administration is committed to the welfare and safety of women, warning…

The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Health, Hon. Amos Magaji, has announced that the committee will now play a direct oversight role in future negotiations between the Federal Government (FG) and medical unions, to ensure that agreements reached are transparent, realistic, and reflected in the national budget. Magaji while speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Wednesday, the chairman said talks had begun with the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) to address the ongoing crisis. “We have started engaging with them,” Magaji added that any agreement reached concerning their salaries or allowances must be shared…