Oncology gap: 16 Nigerian states lack specialists, one covers Gombe and Maiduguri
Experts have warned of a worsening cancer care crisis in Nigeria as 16 states lack oncologists, leaving patients at risk of late diagnoses and poor outcomes.
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From bald spot to scrunched shoulder: Trump’s appearances spark AI speculation
Social media users claim Trump’s latest appearances are AI fakes, fueling rumors about his health despite his public denials.
Lisbon’s iconic tram derails, leaving 15 dead and 18 injured in tourist hotspot
Lisbon’s Gloria funicular derailment killed 15 and injured 18, prompting national mourning and an urgent investigation.
Gaza death toll surpasses 63,000 amid Israeli onslaught
Gaza’s Health Ministry reports over 63,000 deaths and worsening famine as Israeli attacks continue.
Tinubu explains why Nigeria won’t be shaken by Trump’s policies
Tinubu says Nigeria met its 2024 revenue target in August, adding that fiscal reforms shield the economy from Trump’s tariffs and oil market pressures.
Mother arrested as police rescue baby buried alive in Kebbi
Kebbi police arrested a 20-year-old woman for allegedly burying her newborn alive, after villagers rescued the baby from a shallow grave.
Abuja court refuses bail for mother and her eight month old baby detained since #FreePalestine protest in March
An Abuja High Court has denied bail to a mother and her baby held since March over a #FreePalestine protest, citing “orders from above.”
FCCPC gives digital lenders 90 days to register or face ₦100m fine
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC)
has mandated all digital lenders in Nigeria to register within 90 days or face heavy fines, sanctions, and director bans under new consumer protection regulations.
Challenging the ‘congenital liar’ label: A fact-check on President Tinubu’s Naira subsidy claims
Omokri defends Tinubu’s $1.5bn Naira subsidy claim, denies ‘congenital lying’ label
U.S. justifies Nigerian visa cancellations over security risks
The U.S. Embassy in Abuja says the recent mass visa revocations for Nigerians are legal and tied to national security concerns.