The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has called on the Federal Government to urgently address the long-standing demands of medical professionals across the country, warning that failure to act before the expiration of a 21-day strike notice could result in a total collapse of healthcare services nationwide. This warning came in a communiqué released at the […]
Former Nigerian Ambassador to the United States, Ambassador Joe Keshi, has attributed the recent “Nigeria Must Go” protests in Accra to the alleged misconduct of some Nigerians residing in Ghana. He said their failure to respect local laws and customs may have provoked resentment among members of the host community. Speaking amid rising tension between […]
Chelsea Football Club has officially announced the signing of highly-rated Dutch defender, Jorrel Hato, from Eredivisie giants Ajax. The 19-year-old has penned a long-term contract with the London club that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2032. The announcement was made via the club’s official X (formerly Twitter) account on Sunday, as Chelsea confirmed […]
The West African May/JuneExaminations Council (WAEC) will unveil the results of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) on today,Monday, August 3rd, 2025. This examination was undertaken by 1,973,253 candidates from 23,554 accredited secondary schools. Dr. Amos Dangut, Head of the National Office (HNO) for WAEC, will formally announce the release […]
Nigerians spent a whopping N2.53 trillion on voice and data services provided by MTN and Airtel in the first half of 2025, highlighting the increasing dependence on mobile communication and internet connectivity across the country. This massive revenue, recorded between January and June 2025, reflects the continued dominance of the two telecom giants […]
Ibadan, the historic city of warriors and wisdom, stands at the brink of a new era as anticipation grows over the imminent ascension of High Chief Abdulrasheed Adewolu Ladoja to the revered Olubadan throne. Following the recent passing of two Olubadans in quick succession, the city’s spiritual and cultural heartbeat has quieted in […]
The lawmaker representing Ona-Ara/Egbeda Federal Constituency and Chairman of the House Committee on Works, Hon. Akin Alabi, has thrown his weight behind a constitutional amendment that seeks to increase the number of women in Nigeria’s National Assembly. Speaking at an event in Ibadan themed “Seeds of Change: Women, Agriculture and the Politics of […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has dispatched a high-level presidential delegation to Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, to express the nation’s support for Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, as they prepare to compete in the final of the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championship. This move underscores the president’s commitment to promoting sports and celebrating national […]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly criticised the Bola Tinubu-led administration over its decision to spend ₦712.3 billion on the renovation of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, describing the move as a misplaced priority and an act of fiscal recklessness. In a statement issued on Sunday, the party’s National Publicity […]
Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, have cemented their dominance on the continent after claiming an unprecedented fifth consecutive Women’s Afrobasket title on Sunday. In a thrilling final at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, the Rena Wakama-led team overpowered Mali with a 78-64 victory. With this win, […]
