January 27, 2026

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Tinubu Orders Pension Hike, Free Healthcare for Retirees — But Police Veterans Say “We Want Out”

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In a sweeping intervention following nationwide protests, President Bola Tinubu has ordered PenCom to raise pensions and provide free healthcare for low-income retirees. But retired police officers under the Contributory Pension Scheme say it's not enough—they want a total exit....

UNICEF Pushes for Better Breastfeeding Support in Nigeria

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As World Breastfeeding Week kicks off, UNICEF and the Nigerian government are calling for urgent reforms to build sustainable breastfeeding support systems, highlighting declining exclusive breastfeeding rates and the limited reach of maternity protections across Nigerian states....

Radda Recalls Buhari’s Final Words to Tinubu: ‘You’ll Soon Understand the Weight of Nigeria’

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Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina recalls Buhari’s private words to President Tinubu at handover, reflecting on the fuel subsidy burden, power transition, and the heavy weight of leading Nigeria....

North Central States Launch Joint Security Strategy After Yelewata Massacre Kills 200

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After the massacre of over 200 people in Benue's Yelewata community, Benue, Plateau, and Nasarawa states have begun a regional security alliance to tackle cross-border bandit attacks....

Tinubu Orders Real-Time Identity System Over US, UAE Visa Crackdown on Nigerians

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President Bola Tinubu has ordered the urgent setup of a real-time identity verification window across federal agencies following visa restrictions imposed by the United States and the UAE targeting Nigerian travelers....

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