Day: October 16, 2026

By Stephen Simon The Federal Government has approved ₦40.76 billion for the third-quarter 2026 allocation of the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF), in a move aimed at strengthening primary…

By Stephen Simon European Union leaders have reaffirmed their support for Ukraine as the country's President, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, seeks additional military and financial assistance amid intensifying Russian attacks. https://www.zarephathaid.com/2026/10/16/akpabios-remarks-on-suicide-bill-psychiatrists-demand-apology/ The…

By Stephen Simon Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has directed the Lagos State Public Works Corporation to commence immediate road reconstruction and rehabilitation across the state. The directive is aimed…

By Stephen Simon An explosion in Aleto community, Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State, has reportedly destroyed about 50 houses and left several people injured. The incident has raised…

By Stephen Simon The Nigeria Labour Congress has rejected the Federal Government's reported position that negotiations on a new national minimum wage should be postponed until June 2027. The disagreement…

By Stephen Simon Nigeria's headline inflation rate declined to 14.63 per cent in September 2026, down from 15.39 per cent recorded in August, according to figures released by the National…

By Stephen Simon Nigeria's proposed constitutional amendment to establish state police has encountered a setback, with only five state Houses of Assembly reportedly approving the proposal as of Thursday. The…

By Stephen Simon President Bola Tinubu has directed security agencies to intensify operations to rescue all kidnapped persons and eliminate terrorist and bandit camps across the country. The Minister of…

By Stephen Simon Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have neutralised several Lakurawa terrorists and destroyed their camps during a clearance operation in Waria Forest, Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto…

By Stephen Simon The Abia State Police Command has said that three men arrested over alleged armed robbery and theft of armoured cables will be charged to court after the…