FCT RESIDENT DOCTORS BEGIN INDEFINITE STRIKE OVER UNMET DEMANDS
Resident doctors under the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) have commenced an indefinite strike starting Monday, following unresolved negotiations with the government. The announcement was made in a communiqué released by the Association of Resident Doctors, FCT chapter (ARD-FCT), and jointly signed by its President, Dr. George Ebong, and General Secretary, Dr. Agbor Affiong. The […]
LAGOS POLICE ARREST MAN CLAIMING TO BE ‘OBI OF LAGOS,’ FOIL N1.5 BILLION PALACE LAUNCH
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 65-year-old Chibuike Azubike and three others for allegedly impersonating a traditional authority by parading himself as the “Obi of Lagos. ” Azubike, originally from Ideato North in Imo State, was reportedly planning to unveil a N1.5 billion prototype palace on September 13 in Amuwo Odofin. Acting on intelligence, […]
POWER STRUGGLES ROCK PDP, AS ADC GAINS STABILITY AND JONATHAN-KWANKWASO TALKS INTENSIFY AHEAD OF 2027
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) is grappling with mounting internal tensions as disputes over micro-zoning of leadership positions threaten unity ahead of its November national convention and the 2027 elections. Stakeholders in Lagos and Osun states have rejected the party’s current zoning formula and declared support for businessman Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim as their preferred presidential […]
EFCC GRILLS EX-NNPCL BOSS MELE KYARI AS REFINERY FUNDS PROBE DEEPENS
ABUJA, The anti-graft net is tightening around Nigeria’s oil sector as former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, faced hours of interrogation on Wednesday at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja. Reliable EFCC sources also confirmed, as reported by Daily Trust, […]
NFF SLAMS DESSERS, FAULTS TROOST-EKONG AFTER SUPER EAGLES’ DRAW WITH SOUTH AFRICA
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has issued a strongly worded criticism of Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers and captain William Troost-Ekong following Nigeria’s 1-1 draw with South Africa in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Tuesday night in Bloemfontein. The Eagles went into the game desperate for maximum points to revive their shaky […]
UNIBEN HOSTS FINANCIAL SUPERMARKET BUSINESS SUMMIT, HALL OF FAME INDUCTION
Come Friday, September 12, the Centre of Excellence in Reproductive Health Innovation, University of Benin (UNIBEN), will play host to the highly anticipated Financial Supermarket Business Summit/Induction into the Hall of Fame. The event will open with a keynote lecture titled “The Power of Connection: Building Tomorrow’s Networks,” to be delivered under the distinguished chairmanship […]
RESIDENT DOCTORS DECIDE ON NATIONWIDE STRIKE TODAY AS ULTIMATUM TO FG EXPIRES
NARD NEC meets to assess the government’s response to unresolved salary arrears, allowances, and training fund demands. The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors will, today (Wednesday), hold its National Executive Council meeting to determine its next line of action as its 10-day ultimatum to the Federal Government expires.The association had on September 1 issued a […]
ISRAEL STRIKES QATAR OVER ALLEGED HAMAS TIES — GLOBAL OUTRAGE ERUPTS OVER BREACH OF INTERNATIONAL LAW
The strike on Doha raises tensions across Middle East as global leaders, the UN, and analysts denounce Israeli action Israel’s military has confirmed launching an airstrike on Doha, the Qatari capital, on Tuesday, targeting senior Hamas officials allegedly involved in orchestrating the group’s military operations, including the October 7, 2023, attacks in southern Israel. According […]
BRIGHT CHIMEZIE URGES YOUNG ARTISTS TO PRIORITIZE LYRICAL DEPTH IN MUSIC
Veteran Nigerian highlife musician Bright Chimezie has expressed concern over what he described as a decline in lyrical content in today’s music. Speaking on a recent episode of the CreativTea Podcast, Chimezie acknowledged that the current generation of artists are producing great rhythms and enjoying unprecedented commercial success. However, he urged them to pay closer […]
BUCCI FRANKLIN OPENS UP ON GROWING UP WITHOUT A FATHER FIGURE, CREDITS MOTHER FOR SHAPING HIS LIFE
Nollywood actor Bucci Franklin has opened up about the emotional toll of growing up without an active father figure and how it shaped his early years. Speaking in a candid interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, published on YouTube on Sunday, Franklin revealed that while his father was alive, he was completely absent during his […]
