Nurses and midwives at the University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan have joined the ongoing nationwide seven-day warning strike declared by the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), citing unaddressed demands from the Federal Government. The strike action at UCH commenced shortly after the hospital’s NANNM branch held a congress on Wednesday, July […]
The University of Port Harcourt has firmly denied viral social media reports claiming that a large snake, allegedly described as a “deity,” was discovered and killed on campus. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Port Harcourt, the university described the reports — which included a widely circulated voice note — as entirely false, misleading, […]
A new wave of US tariffs is set to take effect on Friday, threatening to disrupt global supply chains and raise prices for American consumers, unless trading partners reach last-minute deals with President Donald Trump to avoid the hike. The proposed tariffs, targeting imports from dozens of countries, could significantly increase the cost of everyday […]
Twelve months after the world bid farewell to Nigeria’s beloved music and film icon, Onyeka Onwenu, her son Tijani Onwenu has paid a quiet but powerful tribute to mark the first anniversary of her passing. In a brief message posted on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, Tijani wrote, “A year ago, today. RIP mom. July 30, […]
Bundesliga giants, Bayern Munich have officially secured the signature of Colombian winger, Luis Diaz from Liverpool in a high-profile transfer that could rise to €75 million ($86.5 million), making it the third most expensive signing in the club’s history. The 28-year-old, who enjoyed a trophy-laden spell at Anfield — lifting the Premier League, FA Cup, […]
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old woman, Somtochukwu Nwafor, in connection with the horrific murder and dismemberment of a pregnant nurse in Ogbunike, Oyi Local Government Area. The arrest was made on July 25, 2025, following critical assistance from residents of Umueri village in Ogbunike, who helped identify the suspect after the […]
In a move that underscores grassroots empowerment and community-focused leadership, Mr. Gbenga Saka, Special Assistant to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has donated hundreds of school uniforms to pupils at St. James Anglican Primary School in Iperu Remo, Ogun State. The donation, which has been warmly received by parents, teachers, and […]
Human rights lawyer and lead counsel to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has condemned the escalating violence in the South-East, urging Igbos to rise against the killings and moral erosion threatening the region. Ejiofor’s outcry follows the gruesome killings in three communities in Arondizuogu, Ideato North Local Government Area of Imo […]
