The College of Health Sciences at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) remains closed as the indefinite strike by the Nigerian Association of Medical and Dental Academics (NAMDA) enters its 26th day. In a joint statement, NAMDA LAUTECH Chairman, Prof. Michael Olamoyegun, and Secretary, Dr. Ayobami Alabi, accused the university management of failing to implement…
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed the successful evacuation of 618 individuals from the Abuja-Kaduna Train Service (AKTS) that derailed on Tuesday around KM 49 between Kubwa and Asham stations. In a statement released in Lagos, NRC Managing Director, Dr. Kayode Opeifa, said the evacuated persons included 583 passengers, 15 NRC crew, 1 medical…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has carried out coordinated enforcement raids across Lagos, Kaduna, Abuja, and Asaba, targeting hawkers and peddlers of fake and unregistered drugs. In a statement released Tuesday, NAFDAC said the operations were part of its ongoing crackdown on illegal pharmaceutical sales. Over N110 million worth…
The Anambra State House of Assembly Committee on Rules, Business, Ethics and Privileges has recommended a three-month suspension for Hon. Bernard Udemezue, member representing Ayamelum Constituency, over alleged unparliamentary conduct and abuse of legislative privileges. The committee, chaired by Hon. Ikenga Ofodeme, indicted Udemezue—elected on the platform of the PDP—for inciting social media comments, misuse…
The National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has handed over 128 kidnapped victims—mostly women and children—rescued from Zamfara State, back to their families in Abuja. The victims were freed during two separate operations by security forces in Kaura Namoda. Ribadu confirmed that they will undergo trauma care and be supported to reintegrate into their communities….
The Apetu of Ipetumodu, Oba Joseph Oloyede, has been sentenced to 56 months in a U.S. federal prison for orchestrating a multimillion-dollar COVID-19 relief fraud. The 62-year-old dual citizen of Nigeria and the United States was convicted for leading a conspiracy that defrauded the U.S. government of over4.2 million through fraudulent loan applications under the…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has dissolved its Edo State Council following the breakdown of reconciliation efforts between rival factions within the council. In a statement released on Tuesday, NLC Acting General Secretary Benson Upah said the decision was taken in line with the union’s constitution after tensions escalated between elected chairman Odion Olaye and…
President Bola Tinubu has imposed a six-month ban on the export of raw shea nut, effective immediately, in a bid to strengthen local processing and enhance Nigeria’s position in the global shea market. Announcing the directive at a multi-stakeholder meeting in Abuja, Vice President Kashim Shettima emphasized that the move is not anti-trade but pro-value…
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced the immediate suspension of operations on the Abuja-Kaduna rail corridor following a derailment incident on Monday. Managing Director of the NRC, Kayode Opeifa, disclosed this to journalists in Abuja, noting that the suspension is to allow for a thorough investigation and repairs. Opeifa confirmed that technical teams from…
News Report: The Kebbi State Police Command has disbursed a total of ₦16,945,238.34 to the families of 25 police officers who lost their lives while on active duty. The financial support, provided under the Group Life Assurance Scheme and the Inspector General of Police Family Welfare Scheme, was presented during a brief ceremony held at…
