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The federal government has established a National Task Force on Clinical Governance and Patient Safety to strengthen clinical oversight, prevent medical errors, and improve patient safety across Nigeria. The development was announced Thursday evening by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, via his X account, where he shared the task force’s mandate, terms of reference, and membership composition. “In furtherance of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and ongoing efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s health system, the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has established the National Task Force on Clinical Governance and Patient Safety,”…

Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (Rtd), has explained why no physical remains of terrorists were recovered following recent United States airstrikes in Nigeria, saying the nature of the weapons used made that impossible. Speaking on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme on Thursday, Musa said the terrorists were neutralised with advanced weapons, including Tomahawk missiles, which left no visible traces. “They wouldn’t know, because the way they were neutralised, you wouldn’t see anything. It’s a new kind of weapon that was used, the Tomahawks,” he said. When asked about reports that some of the Tomahawk missiles did not explode, the…

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Dele Momodu has pledged to support anybody who emerges as the party’s presidential candidate in 2027. Momodu vowed to work with either former Vice President Atiku, Peter Obi, Rotimi Amaechi, Aminu Tambuwal if any of them emerges as the party’s flag bearer. The veteran journalist disclosed this during an interview on News Central’s programme, Politics HQ, last night. He said: “I’m very close to every one of them. Peter Obi has been to my house in Lagos, London, and Accra. I have also been to his house in Lagos. I know him…

Lagos State Taskforce has stepped up enforcement operations across the metropolis, targeting street urchins popularly referred to as Omotaku, who are accused of loitering around major roads and traffic corridors to harass and extort motorists, particularly during vehicle breakdowns. The agency disclosed that no fewer than 281 suspected Omotaku members were arrested within the past week during coordinated clean-up exercises across key locations in the state. Some of those apprehended, however, denied engaging in criminal activities, claiming they were merely trying to survive due to the absence of stable means of livelihood. During interrogation, it also emerged that several of…

Egypt head coach, Hossam Hassan, has claimed that other African teams are jealous of them, because they already have seven AFCON titles. Hassan was speaking ahead of their third-place playoff game against Nigeria this weekend. Sadio Mane netted a late winner, that saw Senegal beat the Pharoahs 1-0 in the first semi-final clash. Hassan has now called out what he believes is unfair treatment towards his team. He also questioned the AFCON fixture scheduling, insisting that it was unfair to Egypt. “Egypt does not need excuses and apologies,” Hassan said. “We just needed fairness like [Senegal]. We played the day…

The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service has reiterated the statutory deadline of January 31, 2026, for all employers of labour in the state to file their annual tax returns for the 2025 financial year. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Executive Chairman of LIRS, Dr Ayodele Subair, reminded employers that the obligation to file annual returns is in line with the provisions of the Nigeria Tax Administration Act 2025. Subair explained that employers are required to file detailed returns on emoluments and compensation paid to their employees, as well as payments made to service providers, vendors, and consultants, and…

The Police Command in Kano State has intercepted suspected explosive materials and illicit drugs in two separate operations in different parts of metropolitan local government areas of the state. This is contained in a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Kiyawa, in Kano on Friday. Kiyawa said on Monday, police officers attached to the Rijiyar Lemo Police Division on the directive of the Commissioner of Police, executed a search warrant at a residence in Tudun Bojuwa Quarters, Fagge LGA, where two big sacks containing suspected incriminating materials were discovered. He explained that a team of experts from the…

A Nigerian autism expert and neurodiversity advocate, Boluwatife Ayanwole, has called for a major cultural reorientation in the understanding of autism and the entire condition in Africa. He urged governments and societies in Africa to move beyond stigma, myths, and mere medical definitions to functional support, inclusion, and empowerment of neurodiverse persons. Ayanwole made the call while speaking during at a two-day International Neurodiversity Conference 2026 webinar, which started on Thursday, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. He said, in a statement made available to our correspondent, that autism should be understood through the combined influence of neurological, psychological, and environmental…

Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou has praised the Super Eagles’ performance in Wednesday’s semi-final, describing Nigeria as a very strong opponent, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Al Hilal shot-stopper, who saved twice in the penalty shootout to send the Atlas Lions into Sunday’s final, acknowledged the difficulty of the contest. “The players did what was required in a match that was not easy at all, and the opponent delivered a very strong performance,” Bounou told CAFonline. The 33-year-old also credited coach Walid Regragui for the team’s preparation ahead of the crucial encounter at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. “I…

Electronic brokerage giant Interactive Brokers has expanded its crypto offering, allowing clients to fund their accounts using stablecoins.Interactive Brokers said on Thursday that it inked a collaboration with stablecoin infrastructure provider zerohash to allow clients to fund their accounts with USDC (USDC) on the Ethereum, Solana, or Base blockchains. It added that deposited stablecoins are automatically converted into US dollars and credited to the client’s brokerage account, and plans to add support for Ripple USD (RLUSD) and PayPal USD (PYUSD) next week.The firm first allowed retail investors to fund individual brokerage accounts with USDC in December and the company had reportedly…