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…

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…

Tinubu–Trump Meeting in Washington Uncertain as Attention Shifts to G-20 Summit in South Africa

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…

“Guns-A-Blazing?” — Trump’s Threat of U.S. Military Action in Nigeria Sparks Global Shock

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…

Tensions Rise as Tinubu Set to Meet Trump Over Genocide Against Christians

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…

FCT Court Sentences 19-Year-Old Teacher to Life Imprisonment for Raping Nine-Year-Old Pupil in Kwali

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…

Nigeria Reaffirms Religious Tolerance, Responds to Trump’s Remarks on Christian Persecution

In a firm and carefully worded statement, the Federal Government of Nigeria has reiterated its unwavering commitment to religious tolerance and freedom of worship across the country. This declaration came shortly after comments made by United States President Donald Trump, who expressed concern over the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria. The Nigerian government, in…