Medical lecturers at the University of Uyo (UNIUYO) have begun an indefinite strike over a dispute regarding the appointment criteria for the institution’s next Vice-Chancellor. The strike, which started at midnight on June 26, 2025, affects all academic activities conducted by clinical lecturers. The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) at the […]
Late chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola, son Abdulmumuni Abiola, has disclosed that only 55 of the 103 children believed to be his father’s were confirmed as biological offspring following DNA tests. Speaking in a recent interview, Abdulmumuni debunked widespread claims that his father, Nigeria’s acclaimed winner of the annulled 1993 presidential election, had 120 […]
Nollywood actress and producer Hadiza Abubakar has come out strongly to debunk allegations suggesting she exchanged sexual favors for movie roles, stating unequivocally that her journey in the film industry has been based on talent, discipline, and determination not compromise. In a recent interview with the Nigerian Tribune, Abubakar addressed long-standing rumours about sexual coercion […]
The first batch of Jigawa State pilgrims has returned safely from Saudi Arabia, landing at Nuhu Muhammad Sanusi International Airport in Dutse. The flight, operated by Max Air, arrived at 2:57 pm, carrying 549 pilgrims, including men and women. The Jigawa State Pilgrims Welfare Board reports that 381 pilgrims remain in the Holy Land, […]
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested former Nigerian footballer Segun Hunkarin and four other suspects in connection with the trafficking of 22.6 kilograms of cocaine. The arrests were made following separate drug seizures at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos and the Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA) in Enugu. According […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to review its existing healthcare policy for civil servants, citing increasing drug costs and poor service delivery under the current National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) scheme. This disclosure was made by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Walson-Jack, during a medical screening […]
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has destroyed a 30-hectare cannabis farm in Esuk-Odot village, Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State. The operation, carried out earlier this week, resulted in the destruction of over 75,000 kilograms of cannabis plants and the seizure of an additional 200 kilograms of processed cannabis. According to […]
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for signing into law a series of comprehensive tax reforms, describing them as a major advancement in Nigeria’s fiscal framework and a step toward improving the livelihoods of citizens. Speaking at the investiture ceremony of the fifth Chairman of the Abuja […]
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has declared that the payment of salaries to civil servants is not a favour but a constitutional right that must be upheld by leadership. He made the statement on Saturday during a meeting with the Nigeria Labour Congress and other stakeholders in the state civil service at the Government […]
The Yeletawa community in Benue State has been plagued by relentless attacks from armed herders for over 15 years, resulting in a cycle of violence, killings, and mass displacement. The latest assault, which occurred under the cover of darkness and heavy rain, has plunged the community into new depths of horror, with survivors describing […]
