Ekiti, Ondo Doctors Set for Showdown with FG Over ‘Obnoxious’ Pay Review Circular Medical doctors in Ekiti and Ondo states, under the umbrella of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), have vehemently rejected a recent Federal Government circular on the review of allowances for health workers, describing it as “obnoxious” and a clear breach of existing […]
Deadly Strike Hits Gaza’s Only Catholic Church, Sparking Outcry An Israeli strike on Gaza’s sole Catholic church, the Holy Family Parish Church, on Thursday claimed the lives of two individuals and injured several others, including the parish priest. The incident has drawn widespread international condemnation and a renewed call for an immediate ceasefire from Pope […]
Benue State Appeals for Urgent Aid for Displaced Persons Amid Worsening Humanitarian Crisis The Benue State Government has issued an urgent appeal to civil society organizations and international donors for humanitarian assistance, citing the dire conditions of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in communities ravaged by incessant armed conflicts. Aondowase Kunde, the Benue State Commissioner for […]
Oil Firms, Operators Defy NAMA’s $300 Helicopter Levy Ultimatum The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) finds itself in a deadlock as oil firms and helicopter operators continue to shun its ultimatum for the payment of the controversial $300 helicopter landing levy. This defiance comes despite NAMA’s recent seven-day notice threatening to deny flight clearances to […]
Gombe Records 72 Road Deaths, 171 Crashes in First Half of 2025 – FRSC The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Gombe State Command, has reported a concerning increase in road fatalities and crashes within the state, with no fewer than 72 lives lost and 171 road traffic crashes recorded between January and June 2025. Mr. […]
Kano Authorities Probe Tragic Deaths of Two Schoolboys in Boarding School Attack The Kano State Government and Police Command have launched a thorough investigation into the tragic deaths of two schoolboys, Hamza Tofawa and Umar Dungurawa, at the Government Boarding Secondary School, Bichi. The students, aged 19 and 18 respectively, reportedly died following a brutal […]
TikTok Scales Up Enforcement, Removes 3.6 Million Nigerian Videos in Q1 2025 In a significant move to uphold its Community Guidelines, the short-form video platform TikTok has announced the removal of over 3.6 million videos originating from Nigeria during the first quarter of 2025 (January to March). This figure represents a 50 percent increase in […]
Nigeria Loses ‘Patriot, Father,’ Says Senator Ndume as He Mourns Buhari Senator Ali Ndume has expressed profound shock and sadness over the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing the late leader as a “true patriot” and “a father” whose indelible legacy will forever be etched in Nigeria’s political history. Buhari died at the age […]
Ex-Head of State Abdulsalami Reveals Sharing London Hospital with Late President Buhari Former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd.), has made a poignant revelation, stating that he was being treated in the same London hospital where former President Muhammadu Buhari passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Abubakar shared his personal encounter with Buhari […]
Osinbajo Mourns Buhari: ‘Nigeria Has Lost a True Patriot’ Former Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo has paid a heartfelt tribute to his former principal, President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a “true patriot whose life was marked by unyielding devotion to the nation he loved.” Buhari passed away on Sunday at the age of 82 […]
President Tinubu Mourns Awujale of Ijebuland, Hails Monarch’s ‘Uncompromising Leadership’ President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed profound sorrow over the demise of His Royal Majesty, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, describing him as one of Nigeria’s most revered and impactful traditional rulers. Oba Adetona passed away on Sunday at […]
Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, Dies at 91 The revered Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, has passed away at the age of 91, marking the end of a remarkable 65-year reign. The revered monarch, who was one of Nigeria’s longest-serving traditional rulers, joined his ancestors today, Sunday, July […]
Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari Dies at 82 in London Nigeria is mourning the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died today, Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the age of 82, in a clinic in London, United Kingdom, following a prolonged illness. His death was officially confirmed by his family and close aides. Garba […]
Ethnic Inclusivity Debated as Ohanaeze Ndigbo Alleges Igbo Exclusion in Lagos LG Polls The ongoing Local Government elections in Lagos State have reignited discussions around ethnic inclusion and political ownership, as Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the prominent Igbo socio-cultural organization, voiced concerns over the alleged exclusion of Igbos from the electoral process. This claim has, in turn, […]
Garba Shehu’s ‘Rats in Villa’ Confession Vindicates Nnamdi Kanu’s Health Claims, IPOB Alleges The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has declared that the recent admission by Garba Shehu, former Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, regarding the fabricated “rat invasion” story, serves as a vindication of its leader Nnamdi Kanu’s […]
Mile 12 Market Thrives Amidst Vehicular Restriction for Lagos LG Polls Despite the total vehicular movement restriction imposed across Lagos State for the Local Government Elections, the popular Mile 12 International Market is experiencing a bustling Saturday, with traders reporting brisk business. The market, a major hub for perishable food items, appears largely unaffected by […]
Lagos LG Polls: Late Arrival of Party Agents Causes Delays in Agboyi-Ketu The conduct of the ongoing Local Government elections in Lagos State has been met with early delays in parts of Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area, primarily attributed to the late arrival of party agents at several polling units. This development, observed as voting […]
Robust Security Deployed Across Lagos as LG Polls Get Underway A heavy security presence has been deployed across Lagos State, including at the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) headquarters and polling units, as the Local Government elections commenced today, Saturday, July 12, 2025. The intensified security measures are aimed at ensuring a safe, orderly, […]
Ondo Police Command Dismisses Allegations of N39,000 Fee for Lagos LG Poll Deployment The Ondo State Police Command has vehemently denied allegations that it collected a sum of N39,000 from officers for their deployment to the upcoming Local Government elections in Lagos State. The denial comes amidst preparations for the July 12, 2025, Lagos LG […]
Nigeria, US Hold High-Level Talks to De-escalate Visa Tensions After New Restrictions In a diplomatic move aimed at easing recent visa tensions, Nigeria and the United States held a high-level meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, to discuss the new visa restrictions imposed on Nigerian citizens by the US. The dialogue underscores efforts […]