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August 11, 2026

Kano zoo warthog gives birth to piglets

The Kano Zoological and Wildlife Management Agency has announced the birth of two warthog piglets at its zoo.

warthog
August 11, 2026

14.5 million children documented in NPC’s birth registration drive

The National Population Commission says targeted birth registration efforts have reached more than 14.5 million children across Nigeria.

NEWBORN BABIES
August 11, 2026

Insecurity threatening Nigeria’s creative economy, entrepreneurship: AANI

The president of the Alumni Association of the National Institute, Emmanuel Obi Okafor, has called for a secure environment to unlock Nigeria’s Orange Economy.

The president of the Alumni Association of the National Institute, Emmanuel Obi Okafor
August 11, 2026

Alleged notorious kidnapper captured in Enugu

Troops of 82 Division of Operation UDO KA have arrested an alleged notorious kidnapper and recovered four AK-47 rifles, seven magazines and other ammunition.

Alleged notorious kidnapper
August 10, 2026

NPC targets 8,000 centres for digital birth registration

Mr Yusuf said the expansion was aimed at decentralising civil registration.

The National Population Commission (NPC)
August 10, 2026

112 emergency line will fail without adequate funding, IXPN warns

Mr Rudman said that the idea was commendable and the right way to go.

Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN)
August 10, 2026

Tony Elumelu’s Heirs Insurance appoints Pastor Jerry Eze as non-executive director

Heirs Insurance announced the appointment of Mr Eze takes effect on August 10.

Pastor Jerry Eze
August 10, 2026

Lassa fever cases hit 1,000, death toll rises to 237 in Nigeria

The agency said the figures represented a case fatality rate (CFR) of 23.7 per cent. 

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention
August 10, 2026

FRSC hosts stress management workshop for law enforcement officers

Mr Mohammed said sustainable and efficient service delivery depended not only on operational competency but also on the mental and emotional well-being of law enforcement officers.

FRSC
August 10, 2026

Civil society organisations oppose proposed tobacco law amendment

The group said some provisions of the amendment could weaken safeguards around vapes, heated tobacco products and nicotine pouches.

Cigarette smoker