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The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has commenced a seven-day nationwide warning strike in protest against the government’s continued neglect of the abduction case involving their colleague, Dr. Ganiyat Popoola. The strike, which began at midnight on August 26, 2024, is intended to pressure the authorities into taking decisive …

Investigative journalist Adejuwon Soyinka, known for his role as the founding editor of BBC Pidgin Service and currently serving as the Regional Editor of The Conversation Africa, has been arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) at Lagos’ Muritala Muhammed International Airport.   The incident took place on Sunday, August …

The Emir of Ningi, Dr. Yunusa Danyaya, passed away early this morning, leaving a profound void in Bauchi State and beyond. The revered monarch, aged 88, had recently returned from a medical trip to Saudi Arabia, where he sought treatment in hopes of regaining his health. Tragically, just days after …

The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has issued a warning to the public, particularly to those living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH), about the heightened risk of contracting Mpox (formerly known as Monkeypox). As the disease continues to spread across the continent and within Nigeria, NACA has emphasized the …

A Catholic priest, Father Pawel Bielecki, also known as “Father Paul,” has come under intense scrutiny after being accused of defrauding donors of at least $650,000.   The funds, which Bielecki claimed were for overseas medical clinics in Lebanon, were allegedly used to support his lavish lifestyle instead.   Despite taking a …

Ahmed Rufai Abubakar, the Director General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), has tendered his resignation to President Bola Tinubu, effective today, August 24. While the precise reasons for his departure remain undisclosed, there is speculation that the NIA DG Abubakar may have stepped down to avoid becoming entangled in …

In a significant display of unity and respect, Vice President Kashim Shettima, former President Goodluck Jonathan, and several governors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gathered in Jalingo, the capital of Taraba State, on August 24 to attend the wedding of Governor Agbu Kefas’s daughter, Keziah.  The event, which marked …

Chief Olabode George, a former deputy national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has expressed worries that instability in Nigeria may have resulted from Alhaji Atiku Abubakar’s 2023 presidential campaign. George made the suggestion during an appearance on Arise Television that Atiku’s campaign may have increased ethnic and religious …

Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber are overjoyed to announce the arrival of their first child, a baby boy named Jack Blues Bieber.   The couple, who have been eagerly anticipating this moment since announcing their pregnancy in May 2024, shared the heartwarming news with their fans on Instagram.   Justin, 30, took …

Twenty medical students who were kidnapped last Thursday in Benue State have been successfully rescued, thanks to the determined efforts of Nigeria’s security agencies. The operation, which was coordinated by the office of the National Security Adviser, involved the police, the Department of State Services (DSS), and military personnel, with …

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nephew of former president John F. Kennedy and son of the assassinated 1968 presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, has recently withdrawn from the U.S. presidential race and announced his endorsement of Republican candidate Donald Trump. This unexpected decision has drawn sharp criticism from his own …

Concerns have surfaced within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) regarding the leadership style of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, especially in light of his ongoing dispute with his predecessor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.   Amidst growing unease, the PDP Governors’ Forum (PDP-GF), which convened …

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have made significant strides in their ongoing efforts to combat internet fraud, arresting 14 suspected fraudsters in a sting operation in Makurdi, Benue State. The operation, conducted by the EFCC’s Makurdi Zonal Directorate on August 21, 2024, targeted individuals involved in …

The Supreme Court has affirmed the re-election of Senator Duoye Diri as the Governor of Bayelsa State, dismissing the appeal filed by Timipre Sylva, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, following the November 11, 2023, off-cycle election. The decision, delivered by a five-member panel headed by Justice Lawal Garba on …

The Federal Government has scheduled a crucial meeting with the leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) for Monday, August 26, in a bid to address the union’s recent strike notice.   ASUU, known for its unwavering stance on educational issues, issued a 21-day strike notice on August 20, …