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News Agency of Nigeria

September 17, 2026

Cardiovascular diseases leading cause of premature deaths globally, says expert

Mr Olusegun-Joseph urged healthcare workers to routinely check patients’ blood pressure.

Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH)
September 17, 2026

MultiChoice unveils refreshed DStv, GOtv packages

DStv said the new packages would be tailored to customers’ viewing preferences.

Multichoice
September 17, 2026

Unsafe diagnosis, medication errors threaten NCD patients’ safety: Pate

Mr Pate said the risks were particularly significant for patients requiring long-term care, as they often depend on multiple services, providers, and treatments.

Muhammed Pate
September 17, 2026

Diesel prices soar in Türkiye after second hike in two days

The latest hike followed a 6.5 lira per litre increase on Tuesday, according to fuel retailer Petrol Ofisi.

Turkiye
September 17, 2026

Rivers police present N76 million cheques to families of slain officers 

Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, presented the cheques to the families of the deceased officers.

Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, presented the cheques to the families of the deceased officers
September 17, 2026

DICON proving Nigeria can achieve self-reliance in defence production, says ex-minister Nnaji

Mr Nnaji also commended emerging Nigerian companies involved in the production of drones.

DICON building
September 17, 2026

Tinubu’s 4D policy revived Nigeria’s soft power: NTAC DG

Mr Yakub noted the growing visibility of Nigerian volunteers occupying positions of responsibility.

Yusuf Yakub
September 17, 2026

EU restricts children’s social media, AI chatbots

The European Parliament and EU member states are expected to scrutinise and amend the proposal.

EU logo and smartphones
September 17, 2026

Ondo 2026 ‌revised ⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌⁠‍‍‌‌budget will target infrastructure, workers’ welfare, says assembly

Mr Ogunmolasuyi urged stakeholders to cooperate with the legislature throughout the consideration process.

Ondo State House of Assembly
September 17, 2026

Nigeria’s consulate urges vigilance after eight South African women found dead

The SAPS quarterly crime statistics said 1,223 murders and 2,369 sexual offences were recorded in Gauteng between January and March 2026.

South Africa