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Nigeria’s healthcare system is bracing for yet another round of disruption after the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) announced it would commence an indefinite nationwide strike from 12:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, citing the Federal Government’s failure to honour a hard-won remuneration agreement.

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have broken up a drug trafficking ring that devised an elaborate scheme to smuggle cocaine into the United Kingdom by concealing the narcotic inside tins of palm kernel extract, leading to the arrest of several suspects, including the alleged mastermind of the operation, in Lagos.

A Nigerian woman has become an unlikely voice for intentional motherhood after a candid video recounting her unusually open relationship with her mother spread rapidly across social media, drawing an outpouring of emotion from viewers who saw in her story something they had longed for — or deeply missed.

Nollywood actress Scarlet Gomez has revealed the intense emotional toll of portraying her character in the popular television drama Wura, disclosing that the role significantly influenced her real-life behaviour.

Troops under Operation Enduring Peace have stepped up security operations across Jos, arresting two suspects and recovering weapons during a large-scale stop-and-search exercise.

A female official of the National Youth Service Corps has sparked lively reactions online after offering candid romantic advice to male corps members at a service camp, urging them to ditch indirect tactics in favour of straightforward communication when pursuing a love interest.

Veteran Nigerian rapper Phyno has waded into the perennial “Big 3” debate that continues to animate conversations in the country’s music industry, offering a characteristically measured and self-assured perspective that reframes the entire discussion.

Anxiety and sorrow have enveloped the University of Jos community following the discovery that a final-year student declared missing earlier in the week had been found dead, deepening concerns about the safety of students amid a fresh wave of insecurity in parts of Jos North.

At least 11 people have been confirmed dead following a violent clash between residents of two communities in Nasarawa State, with dozens of homes destroyed in the aftermath.

Nollywood actress Damilola Adegbite has spoken candidly about her decision not to remarry since the breakdown of her first marriage, revealing that the welfare of her child is the central consideration shaping her approach to relationships and her careful attitude towards finding a new partner.