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Jake Swandeh

332 articles published

FG Targets 2030 to End Donor Dependence for HIV, TB Programmes

Nigeria’s Federal Government has set an ambitious target to phase out donor dependence for critical HIV and tuberculosis (TB) programmes by the year 2030, signalling a decisive shift towards domestically funded and sustainably managed public health systems. The move reflects a growing recognition of the need for long-term resilience in Nigeria’s healthcare financing, particularly in…

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Middle East Crisis Could Force Nigerians Back to Remote Work — Dangote Warns.

Africa’s foremost industrialist, Aliko Dangote, has raised fresh concerns over the economic ripple effects of escalating tensions in the Middle East, warning that a sustained crisis could significantly disrupt Nigeria’s energy costs and, by extension, its work patterns. Dangote cautioned that any major instability in the region—long regarded as the nerve centre of global oil…

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Prepare for Heavy Rains, Experts Urge Farmers.

Agricultural experts have issued a strong advisory to Nigerian farmers, warning of impending heavy rainfall patterns and urging a cautious, well-informed approach to the planting season. The guidance comes amid growing concerns over climate variability and its disruptive impact on traditional farming calendars. According to specialists in climate and agricultural systems, early rainfall should not…

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Electricity Woes Deepen as DisCos Record N2.4tn Losses.

Nigeria’s fragile power sector is facing renewed strain as Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) posted a combined loss of N2.349 trillion over the past two years, underscoring deep-rooted inefficiencies in billing and revenue collection. The losses come against the backdrop of worsening electricity supply to homes and businesses, further compounding economic pressures on households and enterprises…

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STATE POLICE: Governors Split as Insecurity Deepens Nationwide

The intensifying wave of insecurity across Nigeria has reignited the long-standing debate over the creation of state police, sharply dividing governors, lawmakers and key stakeholders along ideological and regional lines. At the heart of the renewed push is a growing consensus among many state governments that the current centralised policing structure, anchored by the Nigeria…

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Oluremi Tinubu Condemns Assault on Women at Delta Festival, Demands Swift Justice.

Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has strongly condemned the reported assault of women during a festival in Ozoro, Delta State, describing the incident as unacceptable and a grave violation of human dignity. The First Lady’s reaction follows widespread outrage over the incident, which allegedly occurred during a public celebration in Ozoro, a community in Delta…

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Enough Is Enough: NLC Demands Total Overhaul of Nigeria’s Failing Power Sector

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for an urgent and comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria’s troubled power sector, warning that persistent blackouts are crippling economic productivity and worsening the living conditions of citizens. In a strongly worded position, the labour body expressed deep concern over what it described as the continued paralysis of the electricity…

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Russia to Refer Women Who Don’t Want Children to Psychologists Amid Deepening Demographic Crisis

Russia is introducing controversial new health guidelines that will see women who indicate they do not want to have children referred for psychological consultation — a move that reflects the Kremlin’s growing anxiety about the country’s plunging birth rate and broader demographic decline. Under updated reproductive health guidance issued by the Russian Health Ministry, doctors…

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Troops Neutralise Three ISWAP Commanders, Over 80 Fighters in Borno Offensive

Nigerian troops have recorded a significant operational success in the North-East, repelling a major insurgent attack in Borno State and neutralising three senior commanders of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), alongside more than 80 fighters. Security sources indicate that the encounter followed a coordinated assault by the террорист group, which was effectively countered…

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Nigeria, Britain Set for Fresh Security Alliance

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to deepening its security collaboration with the United Kingdom, describing the partnership as vital to addressing the country’s evolving security challenges. Speaking on Wednesday ahead of a high-level engagement, the President noted that Nigeria’s cooperation with the UK remains a strategic pillar in the fight against insecurity,…

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Iran in Talks with FIFA Over Possible World Cup Match Relocation

Iran’s participation in the next FIFA World Cup has taken a geopolitical turn, with fresh reports indicating that the country is exploring the possibility of relocating its group-stage matches away from the United States. According to statements from Iran’s embassy in Mexico, the nation’s football authorities are currently in discussions with FIFA over moving their…

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