The doctors insist that their ongoing indefinite strike, held in solidarity with the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, will continue until all their specific demands are fully met. In a statement to newsmen, ARD-FCTA President Dr. George Ebong confirmed that the payment of outstanding salaries and allowances had begun, but emphasized that this partial […]
The senator made the allegation on a live broadcast on her social media page, raising concerns over what she called an unlawful action taken without legal justification. Akpoti-Uduaghan questioned the authorities in the video, stating, “Have I committed any offence? Why are you withholding my passport?” She revealed that the incident occurred shortly after celebrating […]
Sources within the Presidency revealed that the President had ordered a “final cleanup” of the list of nominees, which is expected to be released soon. These sources, who requested anonymity due to restrictions on commenting publicly, indicated that the final review would ensure the list reflects only eligible individuals, some of whom had been removed […]
The Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, dismissed the report in a post on his official X handle, describing the report as false and misleading. He said the report had fuelled unnecessary speculation and “uninformed commentaries”. Ajayi added that if Tinubu were to visit the White House, he […]
Recall that there were reports that 16 Nigerian Army officers were detained for allegedly planning a coup d’etat to overthrow President Bola Tinubu. The report linked the alleged coup to the cancellation of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day by the Federal Government. Read Also: Military Probes Coup Plot, Grills Federal Agency Boss However, the military, in […]
JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, was absent and sent a Director, Mufutau Bello, to represent him. Trouble started when Bello asked journalists to leave the meeting room, saying the documents he brought contained sensitive information. The Committee refused, insisting that its proceedings were public. Bello then became agitated, ordered his team to leave, and walked […]
His Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the decision followed consultations with the Council of State and public feedback. The President ordered a review of an earlier list of beneficiaries, removing those convicted of serious crimes such as kidnapping, drug trafficking, human trafficking, fraud, and illegal possession of firearms. Some other convicts […]
Amadu explained that FIFA only gives development grants to member nations, which can be used for projects like mini-stadiums, training programs, or grassroots football, not for constructing large standard stadiums. His remarks followed backlash after FIFA shared a photo of the Kebbi Stadium under its Forward Programme. Many Nigerians questioned how the $1.2 million allocated […]
The comedian disclosed this on his YouTube Channel, reflecting on what he initially believed was a strategic career move that quickly spiralled into a period of deep uncertainty and regret, caused by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The comedian also illustrated his sense of disorientation by referencing the lyrics of Sunny Ade’s classic song […]
Sources said the official was arrested for allegedly transferring a large sum of money to former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, suspected to be one of the financiers of the plan. Investigators believe the money was meant to fund the coup attempt. Sylva’s Abuja home was reportedly searched by security operatives, who […]