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Health experts and advocates for the girl child have called on the Federal Ministry of Health to subsidise the cost of sanitary pads and intensify awareness on menstrual hygiene to protect adolescent girls from infections and other reproductive health complications.

Opposition political parties in Nigeria have agreed to work towards presenting a single presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections, as part of efforts to strengthen their chances against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

The Federal Government has begun a coordinated operation across the Federal Capital Territory, Kogi State, and Ogun State to reduce tsetse fly infestation and protect livestock and public health.

The Nigerian Navy says it has arrested a suspected fraudulent shipping agent, Mr Nsikak Sunday Ekpo, and handed him over to the Nigeria Police Force Criminal Investigation Department in Calabar for further investigation and possible prosecution.

The Nigerian Army says its troops have dismantled a camp belonging to the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network, during an operation in Imo State.

The Lagos State Government has praised residents for what it described as a strong turnout and improved compliance during the first monthly environmental sanitation exercise held in the state since 2016.

Former Arsenal and Ivory Coast defender Emmanuel Eboue has revealed the extent of his personal and financial struggles after retirement, describing how he lost his wealth, family, and sense of identity following his divorce.

The Edo State Police Command has rescued nine kidnapped victims, including five passengers abducted from a GUO Transport bus along the Benin–Lagos Expressway, officials said Saturday.

The Supreme Court’s decision to reserve judgment in the case involving the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and its National Chairman, David Mark, has drawn mixed reactions from callers, who weighed in on its implications for the party and broader opposition politics.

A caller on Hello PH has weighed in on the ongoing debate surrounding a man who was pressured into contributing to his wife’s father’s burial expenses, despite the presence of other siblings who could have shared the financial responsibility.

Nwachukwu Adah, the South–South Zonal Coordinator of the Nigeria Forest Security Service, has raised concerns over the growing threat of banditry in Rivers State, warning that the situation could escalate if urgent action is not taken. Speaking on The Morning Crossfire, Adah outlined the potential dangers posed by bandits across the state and proposed a series of countermeasures to address the issue.

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has acknowledged the widespread distrust many Nigerians have toward the commission. Deputy Director of Voter Education and Publicity, INEC, Wilfred Ifogah, while speaking on NigeriaInfo FM, admits that this has indeed become a genuine concern. He, nonetheless, added that constructive criticism is welcome, as it helps highlight the commission's shortcomings.

Innocent Lord Douglas, Deputy General Secretary of SSAEAC (South-East and South-South), gave his opinion on the limited or lack of electricity supply in Rivers State.

Uchechi Ogadinma, a former media aide to the Ahoada West Local Government Area Chairman, alleged that she was assaulted alongside her mother by the LGA Chairman, Eugene Ekpelle.

The Chairman of Emohua Local Government Area, Chidi Lloyd, says he saved N150 million after cleaning up payroll fraud through a biometric verification exercise in 2021. He said the move targeted ghost workers and a bloated wage bill within the council.

The Chief Road Traffic and Vehicle Inspection Officer in Rivers State, Engineer Monibo Akobo, has addressed a viral social media video which claims a court judgment in Abuja barred VIO officers from carrying out roadside inspections. He said the claim has triggered repeated attacks on officers during field operations.

Former Arsenal and Ivory Coast defender Emmanuel Eboue has revealed the extent of his personal and financial struggles after retirement, describing how he lost his wealth, family, and sense of identity following his divorce.

World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz has confirmed he will miss the French Open and upcoming clay-court tournaments due to a wrist injury.

The Nigeria Football Federation has opened talks with Newcastle United striker William Osula as it seeks to strengthen the Super Eagles with dual-national talent ahead of upcoming competitions.

Chelsea FC have parted company with head coach Liam Rosenior following a run of poor results.