UCH Nurses Join Nationwide Warning Strike, Health Services Crippled Healthcare services at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, were severely impacted on Wednesday as the hospital’s chapter of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) joined a nationwide seven-day warning strike. The industrial action, which commenced at midnight on Tuesday, follows the Federal […]
Governor Nwifuru Suspends 87 Officials, Including 25 Commissioners, for Skipping State Function Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has taken decisive action, suspending a total of 87 government officials, including 25 commissioners and 62 aides, for their failure to attend a crucial state function. The governor’s directive, announced on Monday night, July 28, 2025, […]
Nigeria Grapples with Hepatitis: N17.9 Trillion Economic Loss, 4,252 Annual Deaths Revealed Nigeria is facing a dire public health crisis as viral hepatitis inflicts an annual economic burden estimated between N13.3 trillion and N17.9 trillion, in addition to claiming the lives of 4,252 Nigerians yearly due to liver cancer caused by untreated infections. These alarming […]
Scrap ‘Exploitative’ Band A Electricity Tariff, Pat Utomi Urges Federal Government Renowned political economist and Convener of The Big Tent, Professor Pat Utomi, has strongly urged the Federal Government to re-evaluate and potentially abolish the Band A electricity tariff, describing it as “exploitative” and “lacking in economic sense.” Professor Utomi made the call on Monday, […]
Despite Hurdles, UNIMED Vows to Uphold Excellence, Aims for Top Three Ranking in Nigeria – VC Adejuyigbe The University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo, is poised to defy prevailing challenges to sustain and elevate its standards, with the newly appointed Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ebunoluwa Aderonke Adejuyigbe, expressing firm resolve to steer the institution to become one […]
Osun Assembly Passes Landmark Electricity Bill, Establishes State Regulatory Commission The Osun State House of Assembly on Monday, July 28, 2025, passed a significant Electricity Bill, 2025, a legislative move poised to revolutionize the power sector within the state. The bill, an executive proposal, successfully scaled its third reading during a plenary session presided over […]
Devastating Adamawa Floods: Death Toll Climbs to 23 as Governor Fintiri Visits Affected Communities The death toll from the devastating flash floods that swept through parts of Adamawa State on Sunday has tragically risen to 23, Governor Ahmadu Fintiri confirmed on Monday, July 28, 2025. The governor, who promptly returned to the state from an […]
Nigerian Army Intercepts Terrorist Supply Chain, Arrests Seven Logistics Suppliers in Northeast Raids The Nigerian Army has dealt a significant blow to the operational capabilities of terrorists in the Northeast, announcing the arrest of seven key logistics suppliers during a series of coordinated intelligence-led raids. The arrests are part of an ongoing offensive by troops […]
EFCC Chairman Olukoyede Calls for Enhanced Collaboration to Combat Money Laundering, Illicit Financial Flows The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has intensified his call for stronger synergy and collaboration among all stakeholders in the fight against money laundering and other economic and financial crimes. This urgent appeal […]
Chinese Yuan Gains Ground Against US Dollar, Reaches 7.1385 Central Parity Rate The Chinese currency, Renminbi (Yuan), has strengthened against the US dollar, with its central parity rate reaching 7.1385 on Thursday. This upward movement reflects shifts in the global foreign exchange market and China’s managed floating exchange rate system. According to the China Foreign […]
Soludo Appoints Non-Indigenes as Accountant General, Permanent Secretaries in Landmark Move Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has once again underscored his administration’s commitment to meritocracy and inclusivity, with the recent appointment of a non-indigene as the state’s Accountant General. This latest move follows earlier appointments of two non-indigenes as Permanent Secretaries, signaling a […]
Sokoto State Government Bans ‘Signing-Out’ Parties in Secondary Schools Citing Indiscipline and Immorality The Sokoto State Government has announced an immediate ban on ‘signing-out’ parties and other related celebrations in all public and private secondary schools across the state. The directive, aimed at curbing acts of indiscipline and immorality among students, underscores the government’s commitment […]
US Passport Slips to 10th Place as Asian Nations Dominate 2025 Global Mobility Rankings The American passport has continued its downward trend in global mobility rankings, slipping to 10th place in the latest 2025 Henley Passport Index. This marks its lowest position in the index’s 20-year history, contrasting sharply with the sustained dominance of Asian […]
Osun Osogbo Festival: Government Warns Tourists Against Desecration of Sacred Sites As preparations intensify for the annual Osun Osogbo Festival, the Osun State Government has issued a stern warning to tourists and visitors against any acts that could desecrate the sacred sites, particularly the renowned Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove. The warning underscores the state’s commitment to […]
Sunday Igboho Appeals to FG: “Remove My Name from Wanted List, I Am Not a Criminal” Yoruba Nation advocate, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has made a passionate plea to the Federal Government of Nigeria to remove his name from its wanted list, asserting that he is not a criminal. The appeal, made […]
Overstaffing Hampers N70,000 Minimum Wage Implementation for Borno LG Workers The Borno State Government has identified an “over-bloated workforce” at the local government level as a major impediment to the immediate implementation of the new N70,000 minimum wage for its local government employees. This disclosure was made during a high-level meeting chaired by Governor Babagana […]
Katsina Governor Radda Escapes Unhurt in Road Accident Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, was involved in a minor road accident on Sunday evening along the Daura–Katsina highway, but has been discharged from medical observation and is in good health. The incident occurred while the governor was on official duty in service to the […]
Naira Abuse: EFCC Boss Declares Spraying, Stamping on Currency a Criminal Offence The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has issued a stern warning to Nigerians, reiterating that acts such as spraying, stamping on, or otherwise defacing the Naira constitute a criminal offense punishable by law. Olukoyede re-emphasized […]
Eminent Nigerians Push for Same-Day Elections, State Police, and New Constitution at National Summit A powerful coalition of stakeholders, including elder statesmen, former governors, legal luminaries, and civil society advocates, has converged in Abuja to demand a radical overhaul of Nigeria’s governance framework, specifically advocating for same-day elections, the establishment of state police, and the […]
Nigerian Troops Reject N13.7m Bribe, Neutralize Bandits in Nationwide Push In a strong display of integrity and effectiveness, Nigerian troops of Operation Safe Haven have rejected a staggering N13.7 million bribe offered by suspected terrorists in Plateau State, while simultaneously neutralizing several bandits and arresting numerous criminals across multiple theatres of operation. The Director, Defence […]