Category: NEWS

In a development that has stirred nationwide attention and cautious optimism, notorious terrorist and bandit kingpin Bello Turji, long regarded as one of the most feared armed militants in North-West Nigeria, has reportedly surrendered and released 32 abducted victims. The unexpected move marks a significant turning point in the ongoing fight against banditry and rural…

In a bold move to strengthen its healthcare system and empower the next generation of medical professionals, the Katsina State Government has approved a massive ₦305.5 million for the payment of allowances to indigenous medical students studying both within Nigeria and abroad. Governor Dikko Umaru Radda gave his approval for the disbursement of ₦305,510,507.09 to…

The Federal Government has introduced a significant policy shift aimed at strengthening transparency, accountability, and data-driven planning across Nigeria’s tertiary education sector. The directive, announced by the Minister of Education, Maruf Olatunji Alausa, requires all federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education to submit comprehensive institutional data and financial reports annually. This new compliance system…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally requested the Nigerian Senate to approve a fresh ₦1.15 trillion domestic loan to help finance the deficit contained in the proposed 2025 national budget. The request, which was read on the Senate floor by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has generated heightened attention from lawmakers, contractors, economists, and the public…

The internal crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) took a dramatic turn on Monday in Abuja, as loyalists of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, forcefully took control of the party’s National Secretariat, Wadata Plaza, in what appears to be a direct challenge to the authority of the party’s governors and National…

Chad’s telecommunications sector has come under scrutiny following the latest audit conducted by the country’s telecommunications regulator, the Autorité de Régulation des Communications Électroniques et des Postes (ARCEP). The detailed audit revealed that overall service quality across the nation remains below acceptable standards, even as Moov Africa managed to outperform its major competitor, Airtel Chad….

Panic and sorrow have once again gripped residents of Logo Local Government Area in Benue State after a brutal ambush by suspected armed herdsmen claimed the life of a prominent community leader and former councillor, Hon. Atindiga Tsebee. The tragic attack, which occurred along the Ayilamo–Anyiin Road near Tsukwa village, has forced many villagers to…

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…