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October 29, 2026

FG, ECOWAS move to harmonise nursing, midwifery training standards

Mr Pate emphasised that investing in nursing and midwifery education is essential to building healthier communities.

Muhammad Ali-Pate
October 29, 2026

FG approves three policies to protect women, children amid shortage of sexual assault centres

The minister said the child protection plan would extend interventions to all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory through a Pathfinder State Model.

Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim (credit: Punch)
October 29, 2026

Ododo renames Kogi Specialist Hospital after ex-Gov Ibrahim Idris

Mr Ododo described the late Idris as a distinguished statesman, whose leadership and service left an enduring mark on the state.

Kogi State Specialist Hospital
October 29, 2026

Kogi govt to distribute 3.14 million mosquito nets to households

The commissioner said designated personnel in uniform bearing the malaria logo would distribute the free nets.

Mosquito nets
October 29, 2026

​15 people rescued, property worth N1 billion saved in Bauchi fire outbreaks: Official

The spokesman attributed the fire outbreaks to reckless use of cooking gas, inferior electrical appliances, poor wiring, and high voltage.

Firefighters in Nigeria
October 29, 2026
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Scale of justice.
October 29, 2026

Minimum Wage: NECA rejects bilateral talks, demands inclusive negotiations

Mr Oyerinde said employers could not be bound by agreements reached without their participation and concurrence.

Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA)
October 29, 2026

Oil exploration will resume in Borno soon, NNPCL delegation assures Gov. Zulum

Mr Zulum restated the strategic importance of restarting oil exploration in the state.

NNPCL logo and Babagana Zulum.
October 29, 2026

National Assembly targets December to complete legislative process on state police

Mr Bamidele said the proposed reform would enable Nigeria to develop a policing system better equipped to understand local terrain.

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