Four Feared Dead as Canoe Capsizes in Plateau’s Fajul River

At least four people are feared dead following a canoe accident on the Fajul River in Langtang South Local Government Area of Plateau State.   According to security analyst Zagazola…

Lagos Bans Auxiliary Nurses, Warns Hospitals of Closure

The Lagos State Government has declared it unlawful for any health facility to train or employ auxiliary nurses, warning that hospitals found engaging in such practices risk outright closure.  …

Mikel Obi: Dissolve NFF if Super Eagles Miss 2026 World Cup

Former Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi, has called on the Federal Government to dissolve the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) if the national team fails to qualify for the 2026…

FG Abolishes 5% Telecom Excise Duty to Ease Cost of Communication

The Federal Government has scrapped the 5% excise duty on telecommunications services, offering relief to millions of Nigerians who depend on mobile calls and internet data.   The development was…

NARD UITH to Join Nationwide Strike Friday

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) chapter, has confirmed plans to join the nationwide warning strike declared by the association’s national secretariat.  …

NERC, EFCC to Tackle Electricity Theft With Technology, Whistleblowing Tools

Electricity consumers involved in meter bypass, energy theft, and illegal connections will soon face tighter enforcement as the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) partners with the Economic and Financial Crimes…

Police Question Need to Regulate Early Campaigns Ahead of 2027 Elections

The Nigeria Police Force has expressed doubt over the continued relevance of regulating early political campaigns in the digital age, even as it pledged to enforce all laws guiding the…

BREAKING: INEC Uploads ADC NWC List, Confirms Those in Leadership Roles

After weeks of controversies, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has uploaded the names of members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) National Working Committee (NWC).   The updated list,…

12 Jehovah’s Witnesses Killed, 8 Injured in Imo Road Crash

Twelve members of Jehovah’s Witnesses lost their lives in a fatal accident on Sunday night along the Owerri–Onitsha Road, shortly after Njaba Bridge in Imo State.   The crash, which…

Resident Doctors to Begin Nationwide Strike Thursday Over Poor Conditions

The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced plans to shut down public hospitals across Nigeria starting Thursday over unresolved welfare and systemic issues.   The President of NARD,…