Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval for Fresh ₦1.15 Trillion Domestic Loan to Support 2025 Budget and Settle Contractor Debts

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…

Power Struggle Deepens in PDP as Wike’s Loyalists Seize Control of National Secretariat in Abuja

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…

Moov Africa Surpasses Airtel Chad Despite Poor National Telecom Quality—ARCEP Audit Reveals Deep Industry Challenges

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….

Relief for Nigerian Doctors as FG Approves ₦12 Billion to Clear Salary Arrears and Boost Health Sector Stability

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…

Resident Doctors’ Strike Cripples Lagos Hospitals as Patients Lament Endless Waits and Cancelled Surgeries

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…

Peter Obi Reacts to Trump’s Military Threat: “Nigeria Is Suffering from Failed Leadership”

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…

Full Healthcare Shutdown in Lafia as Doctors’ Strike Grounds Operations

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…

Tragedy as Two UNN Students Die, Several Injured in Fatal Road Accident While Heading to Davido’s Concert

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…

Nigerians Groan as Cooking Gas Price Soars to ₦1,200 per Kg Despite Marketers’ Assurances

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…