Doctors under the Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory Administration (ARD-FCTA), are set to commence an indefinite strike on Monday following the expiration of their seven-day warning strike. The association’s congress met on Sunday to review developments, but sources indicated that a complete shutdown of services was the most likely outcome.A member who spoke in confidence confirmed that the …

Latest report by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has indicated that another body has been recovered from the three-storey building that collapsed in the Yaba area of Lagos State. Ibitayo Adejnike, the Acting Head of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Lagos Operations Office, made this known on Sunday, September 14, 2025. She disclosed that the recovery of the …

A report released by the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has indicted the pilot and co-pilot of an Air Peace aircraft for testing positive for hard drugs and alcohol after a runway excursion at the Port Harcourt International Airport.The incident occurred on Sunday, July 13, 2025, when the aircraft veered off the runway shortly after landing. While no casualties were …

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has made public its resolve to commence free direct supply of petrol across Nigeria starting September 15, 2025.In a statement posted on its official X page on Thursday, September 11, 2025, the refinery said the initiative will commence in 11 states before expanding nationwide.According to the refinery, petrol will be sold at an ex-gantry price of N820 per …

By Funke Egbemode A man married two wives. To maintain fairness, he set up a roster to guide who shared his bed and when. Since they were only two, he made the bed-sharing a weekly arrangement. Both wives agreed, and the man faithfully fulfilled his duties in each wife’s bed. It seemed the women were satisfied until one day, the …

President Bola Tinubu has directed a Federal Executive Council (FEC) committee to further crash prices of food items across the country.The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sabi Abdullahi, made this known while presenting a paper at a one- day capacity building workshop for journalists covering the Senate in Abuja on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Abdullahi said Tinubu’s …

Hon. Jelili Kayode Amusan By Faith Adedayo In the ever-evolving political landscape of Ogun State, a familiar name resonates with both the grassroots and the elite: Hon. Jelili Kayode Amusan. A two-time member of the House of Representatives, respected businessman, and committed family man, Amusan has steadily carved out a reputation as a leader whose influence extends beyond politics into …

The decomposed body of a 55-year-old man was discovered inside a parked car near the annex gate of the National Assembly complex in Abuja on Sunday, September 7. Police identified the deceased as Gaddafi Iwar, a Tiv man believed to have worked as a labourer at a construction site within the complex.He was found lifeless in a red Peugeot 406 …

Russia has officially announced that a domestically developed personalized mRNA cancer vaccine is ready for clinical use and will be distributed free of charge to cancer patients. The vaccine, developed by the Gamaleya National Research Center, targets tumor-specific neoantigens tailored to each patient’s genetic profile and is expected to launch treatment for patients starting in September-October 2025.The cancer vaccine has …

Intelligent Officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted Australia-bound cocaine worth N5.3 billion at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Ikeja, Lagos State.The cocaine was concealed in textile materials and local charms going to Sydney, Australia, at the Lagos airport.The NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday, …