South-East’s Tertiary Healthcare System Nears Breaking Point as Infrastructure Crisis Deepens Nigeria’s South-East is facing a worsening tertiary healthcare crisis, with teaching hospitals increasingly overwhelmed by the collapse of primary and secondary healthcare services, deteriorating infrastructure, chronic underfunding, and a shortage of medical personnel. The situation is stretching the region’s referral hospitals beyond capacity and […]

Timi Frank challenges Tinubu over alleged Trump endorsement, demands release of letter Former All Progressives Congress APC Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Timi Frank, has dismissed claims that United States President Donald Trump endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s administration, describing the reported correspondence from Trump as a routine diplomatic communication rather than political backing. Timi Frank […]

UN Warns 309 Million Africans Are Hungry as Conflict and Climate Risks Threaten Food Security A new United Nations report has revealed that an estimated 309 million people in Africa are currently facing hunger, despite a third consecutive year of global progress in reducing food insecurity. The report also found that nearly 67 per cent […]

Fire Guts Section of Commercial Building in Lagos’ Akowonjo Area A fire outbreak has destroyed part of a commercial building in the Akowonjo area of Lagos State, with emergency responders successfully containing the blaze. The incident occurred at a commercial store around Jimoh Bus Stop, Egbeda-Akowonjo, with footage shared on social media showing thick smoke […]

Senate Suspends Consideration of Nigerian Coast Guard Bill Over Security Role Concerns The Senate has suspended further consideration of the Nigerian Coast Guard Bill following concerns that the proposed agency could overlap with the responsibilities of existing maritime security institutions. Lawmakers raised questions over possible duplication of duties among agencies already involved in protecting Nigeria’s […]

Power Force Programme to Train 5,000 Young Nigerians for Opportunities in Electricity Sector The official launch of Power Force, a skills development programme designed to equip 5,000 young Nigerians with practical technical skills for the electricity sector, has commenced as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s power industry. The initiative aims to prepare young […]

Tuggar Supporters Back Mohammed Abubakar for 2027 Bauchi Governorship Race, Deny Defection Supporters of Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar have endorsed former Bauchi State Governor Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar ahead of the 2027 governorship election, while dismissing reports that they are planning to leave the All Progressives Congress. The development marks a shift in the political dynamics […]

Court Sentences Three Oriire Abduction Suspects to Life Imprisonment The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced three suspects linked to the abduction of students and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State to life imprisonment. The court’s decision followed the prosecution of the suspects over their involvement in the kidnapping incident, which […]

Dangote Refinery Resumes Naira Sales of Petrol, Raises Ex-Depot Price to ₦1,215/Litre Dangote Petroleum Refinery has resumed the sale of Premium Motor Spirit PMS, popularly known as petrol, in naira, while increasing its ex-depot price by ₦140 to ₦1,215 per litre nationwide. The development marks a return to local currency transactions after the refinery had […]

Political Parties Raise Concerns Over Electoral Integrity Ahead of Osun Governorship Election The Concerned Leadership of Political Parties, a coalition comprising the Action People’s Party APP, Young Progressives Party YPP, Peoples Redemption Party PRP, Liberation Peoples Party LPP and other political parties, has expressed concerns over the integrity of the forthcoming Osun State governorship election. […]

UN Raises Alarm Over Terror Groups’ Use of Drones, Encryption and Cryptocurrency in Northern Nigeria, Sahel The United Nations has warned that terrorist organisations operating in Northern Nigeria and the wider Sahel region are increasingly adopting advanced technologies, including drones, encrypted communication platforms and cryptocurrencies, to strengthen their operations and evade security measures. The UN […]

60km Odolu–Ogale–Enugu Road Upgrade Set to Boost Connectivity in Kogi East The ongoing construction of the 60-kilometre Odolu–Ogale–Enugu Road in Kogi East has received attention during the Renewed Hope National Media Tour, with officials inspecting the infrastructure project at Ottutulu Community in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State. The road project, currently under construction, […]

PAAU Anyigba Receives ₦3.7bn TETFund Infrastructure Boost Under Renewed Hope Agenda Prince Abubakar Audu University PAAU, Anyigba, Kogi State, has received major infrastructure investments through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund TETFund aimed at strengthening academic, healthcare and administrative facilities in the institution. The Renewed Hope Ambassadors, during the North Central leg of the Renewed Hope […]

Controversy Trails 2026 Budget Over Palace, Religious Project Allocations The 2026 Appropriation Act has come under renewed public scrutiny following revelations that billions of naira were allocated for the construction and renovation of royal palaces, churches and mosques, prompting concerns over transparency, constitutional compliance and spending priorities. Public accountability organisation Tracka questioned the constitutional basis […]

Political Parties Intensify 2027 Mobilisation Despite INEC Campaign Restrictions Major political parties have begun grassroots mobilisation and nationwide political engagements ahead of the 2027 general elections despite the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC timetable prohibiting the commencement of official campaigns before the approved date.Investigations indicate that the ruling All Progressives Congress APC and opposition parties, […]

ICPC Uncovers 908 Fake Workers in Federal MDAs, Recovers N942 Million The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission ICPC has uncovered 908 fake workers across several federal ministries, departments and agencies MDAs in what it described as a major payroll fraud scheme that diverted hundreds of millions of naira from government coffers. ICPC […]

NAFDAC Begins Nationwide Mop-Up of Sachet, Small PET Bottle Alcohol The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control NAFDAC has launched a nationwide enforcement exercise to remove alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and polyethylene terephthalate PET bottles below 200 millilitres from circulation across Nigeria. According to the agency, the operation is aimed at […]

Accident Recovery Operation Causes Heavy Gridlock on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Motorists travelling towards Ogun State experienced prolonged delays on Wednesday after a recovery operation following a road accident disrupted traffic flow on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The congestion occurred around the Kara Bridge axis of the expressway, where emergency responders temporarily restricted movement to remove a crashed […]

FG Slashes Textbook Assessment Fees, Orders Refunds for Publishers The Federal Government has reduced the recently introduced assessment fees for textbooks and directed that publishers who paid the earlier charges be refunded. The decision followed concerns raised by stakeholders in the publishing industry over the new fees introduced as part of reforms to improve the […]

Obasanjo Tasks New KolaDaisi University VC on Innovation, Integrity, Digital Transformation Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has charged the newly appointed Vice-Chancellor of KolaDaisi University, Professor Olajumoke Morenikeji, to lead the institution with innovation, integrity, character development and digital transformation as she begins her tenure. Obasanjo gave the charge during the investiture of Morenikeji as the […]

Troops Foil Boko Haram Extortion Operation, Kill Terrorist Driver in Yobe Troops of Sector 2, North-East Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai OPHK have disrupted an alleged Boko Haram extortion operation along the Paya-Kafiya axis of Yobe State, killing a suspected terrorist driver during the encounter. The operation was carried out as part of ongoing […]

Reps Summon Ribadu, Foreign Affairs Minister Over PFIPC Probe The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council PFIPC has summoned the National Security Adviser NSA, Nuhu Ribadu, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu Ojukwu, over questions surrounding the council’s operations and its alleged lack of legal recognition. […]

Lagos Housing Crisis Goes Beyond Shortage as Capital Allocation Becomes Major Challenge The housing challenge in Lagos may not be caused by a shortage of buildings alone, as a new analysis suggests that the deeper problem lies in how investment capital is being directed across the city’s property market. For years, discussions around Lagos’ housing […]

Investors Shun 13 Nigerian Oil Blocks as Exploration Drive Faces Fresh Setback Nigeria’s renewed push to attract investment into frontier oil exploration areas has suffered a setback after investors ignored 13 oil blocks offered under the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission NUPRC licensing round. The development has slowed government efforts to expand exploration activities across […]