Month: July 2025

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has announced plans to commence an indefinite nationwide strike from Thursday, July 23, if the Federal Government fails to meet its demands. NMA President, Prof. Bala Audu, disclosed this in an interview on Sunday, warning that the association would have no option but to withdraw services should the government ignore their grievances. “The ultimatum we issued expires on July 23. If the Federal Government does

Prominent political figures and business leaders have lauded President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of former Minister of Works, Senator Adedayo Adeyeye, as Chairman of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Board. The commendations came during a reception held in Adeyeye’s honour on Thursday night in Abuja, attended by top dignitaries including Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji; Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele; former Ekiti Governors Ayodele Fayose and Segun Oni; and ex-Nasarawa Governor, Senator

The Federal Ministry of Education has revealed that the renaming of the University of Maiduguri in honour of the late President Muhammadu Buhari is a tribute to his strong commitment to education and national development. In a statement signed by Folasade Boriowo, Director of Press at the ministry, it was disclosed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved the change during a special Federal Executive Council (FEC) session dedicated to honouring

The Fusengbuwa ruling house, which is next in line to produce the Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland, has officially commenced the traditional process of selecting a successor following the passing of Oba Sikiru Adetona. Speaking during the Gbedu drum ceremony in Ijebu Ode on Thursday, the head of the ruling house, Prince Adedokun Ajidagba, emphasized that whoever emerges as the next Awujale must fully embrace and protect Ijebu customs.

The Federal Government’s electricity subsidy expenditure surged from ₦610 billion in 2023 to a staggering ₦1.94 trillion in 2024, marking an increase of over 219%, according to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). This unprecedented spike comes despite the April 2024 tariff adjustment for Band A customers and is largely attributed to economic pressures following the naira’s depreciation and rising inflation after fuel subsidy removal. Massive Funding Gap Despite Tariff