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In a significant move aimed at restoring confidence and stability within Nigeria’s healthcare system, the Federal Government has announced the immediate release of ₦11.995 billion (approximately $8.3 million) to clear the backlog of salaries and allowances owed to medical professionals across the country. This decisive action comes in response to growing agitation and industrial unrest…

Hospitals across Lagos have been thrown into disarray as the ongoing strike by resident doctors enters its second week, paralyzing healthcare services and leaving thousands of patients stranded. The strike, declared by the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), has led to cancelled surgeries, prolonged waiting times, and suspended outpatient consultations in major health institutions…

The Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over the recent military threat issued by former U.S. President Donald Trump against Nigeria. Obi described the situation as a direct consequence of “failed leadership and bad governance,” stressing that the country’s deteriorating security and economic situation has reached alarming levels. His remarks…

A wave of distress has swept through Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital, following the complete shutdown of medical activities at the Federal University of Lafia Teaching Hospital (FUTH). The industrial action, embarked upon by the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), has brought healthcare delivery to a grinding halt, leaving patients stranded and medical services…

What was supposed to be a night of excitement and celebration turned tragic for students of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) after a fatal road accident claimed two lives and left several others critically injured. The heartbreaking incident occurred on Friday night, as the students were on their way from Nsukka to Enugu to…

The price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), popularly known as cooking gas, has once again skyrocketed across major Nigerian cities, defying the assurances earlier given by gas marketers. As of November 2025, the cost of refilling cooking gas now stands between ₦1,200 and ₦1,400 per kilogram, depending on the location and vendor. This sharp increase…

The much-anticipated diplomatic meeting between Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and U.S. President Donald Trump may no longer take place in Washington, D.C., as earlier reports had suggested. Reliable sources within the Nigerian presidency have revealed that although communication between Abuja and Washington remains ongoing, there are no concrete plans yet for a face-to-face meeting…

The global political scene was thrown into confusion and tension after United States President Donald Trump warned of possible military intervention in Nigeria over what he described as “mass killings of Christians.” His remarks, which came during a media interaction on his return to Washington, have since triggered diplomatic concerns, government reactions, and widespread debates…

Nigeria’s Presidency has confirmed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will soon meet with former United States President Donald Trump following Trump’s recent comments accusing the Nigerian government of failing to protect Christians. The meeting, which will reportedly take place in either Abuja or Washington D.C., is expected to address allegations of “genocide against Christians” in…

In a decisive move that has stirred conversations across the country, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court sitting in Abuja has sentenced a 19-year-old teacher, Abdullahi Abbass, to life imprisonment for the rape of a nine-year-old pupil in the Kwali Area Council. The judgment, delivered on October 29, 2025, represents one of the most…