A staggering number of medical practitioners have abandoned Nigeria in search of better opportunities, with a whopping 18,949 doctors emigrating from the country between 2005 and 2024. This alarming trend has been attributed to the deplorable working conditions and welfare packages offered to medical professionals in the country. According to the Nigerian Association […]
The Federal Government has announced plans to restructure underperforming Distribution Companies (Discos) and tighten enforcement of performance benchmarks. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, made this disclosure in a statement, stating that the move is aimed at ensuring that Discos meet their obligations to consumers and improve the overall performance of the power […]
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has announced that several criminals declared wanted by various countries across Europe and on the red list of International Police (INTERPOL) have been arrested at Nigerian airports. The arrests were made possible due to the federal government’s heavy investment in surveillance and intelligence-gathering equipment at the nation’s border points. […]
A recent series of joint operations conducted by the police and vigilante groups in Anambra State has resulted in the apprehension of multiple suspects involved in armed robbery, vandalism, and terrorism. The crackdown, which took place across the state’s three senatorial zones, has led to the recovery of stolen goods and deadly weapons. […]
Operatives of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun Corps, have busted a notorious child trafficking syndicate that specialized in stealing children from Ondo State and selling them to another gang in Anambra State. The syndicate’s nefarious activities were brought to light after a young boy, Eriponmile, was kidnapped in Ijoka, Davog, […]
The countdown to the 20th anniversary of Carnival Calabar, Africa’s biggest street party, has officially begun. Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has unveiled “Traces of Time” as the official theme for the 2025 edition of the carnival. The unveiling ceremony, which took place in Abuja, was attended by past Governors […]
Nigerian business magnate and billionaire, Aliko Dangote, has been recognized as one of the world’s most influential philanthropists by TIME Magazine. Dangote, who is the founder and chairman of the Dangote Group, has been named in the prestigious TIME100 philanthropy list, which highlights the most impactful and innovative philanthropists from around the globe. […]
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has sworn in eight newly appointed Permanent Secretaries, reinforcing leadership across key ministries and agencies. The new appointees are: Mr. Olanrewaju Bajulaye – Ministry of Arts, Tourism and Culture Dr. (Mrs.) Abiola Idowu – Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA) Mrs. Aderinsola Olanrewaju – Citizens Mediation Bureau Mr. Tajudeen […]
Senior officials from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security have accused the Ministry of Finance of overreach and power abuse in the handling of $310 million earmarked for crucial farming projects. According to sources within the Agriculture Ministry, the Finance Ministry has allegedly imposed excessive bureaucratic controls and withheld timely approvals and disbursements, leading […]
In a remarkable achievement, local Nigerian food vendor Amoke Oge has recorded a staggering N2.3 billion in revenue after completing 500,000 deliveries on Chowdeck, one of the country’s leading food delivery platforms. This milestone marks a significant accomplishment for both the vendor and the platform, highlighting the growing impact of digital marketplaces on Nigeria’s food […]
