The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has paid tribute to the late Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, describing […]
Year: 2025
Osun INEC sets August dates for voter registration ahead of 2026 poll
The Osun State office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced dates for the commencement of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, in […]
Ex-SGF, Babachir Lawal dumps APC, teases new political move
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has formally ended his association with the All Progressives Congress (APC), signalling a shift […]
Diarrhoea: Kaduna govt seeks end to open defecation
The Kaduna State Government has called on residents to stop open defecation following a diarrhoea outbreak that affected 81 students at Government Girls Secondary School, […]
Trump vows to slam extra 10% tariffs on Nigeria for joining BRICS
President Donald Trump has announced that Nigeria will be among countries facing an additional 10% tariff for aligning with what he described as the “anti-American […]
TUC, JOHESU debunk leadership crisis at Lagos hospital
Following speculation of an alleged power tussle at Yaba Hospital, the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Lagos State Chapter, and the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU), […]
NHS faces new strikes as resident doctors demand 29% pay rise
Hospitals across England are preparing for fresh strikes by resident doctors, formerly known as junior doctors, who are demanding a 29% pay increase, a move […]
British teen Fakana freed from Dubai jail after sex with 17-year-old girl
An 18-year-old British teenager, Marcus Fakana, jailed in Dubai for having sex with a 17-year-old girl during a holiday, has been released and is now […]
Obi slams continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu
The Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised the prolonged detention of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), calling […]
Phillipson: UK set to withdraw support for special needs pupils
The United Kingdom Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson, refused multiple times on Sunday to confirm whether legally binding Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) would be retained […]