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EFCC Boss Orders Apology to Uyo Surgeon After Hospital Raid Controversy

KEY POINTS EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede ordered operatives to apologise to a UUTH surgeon and the NMA over a hospital incident. The commission expressed regret and launched a full investigation into the matter. Officers found culpable may face disciplinary action, while the EFCC pledged...

Makinde Opens Door for Talks as Oyo School Kidnappers Hold Pupils, Teachers

KEY POINTS Governor Seyi Makinde says Oyo State is ready to listen to kidnappers’ demands to secure the safe release of abducted pupils and teachers. Security agencies have launched rescue operations, while the government insists it will not surrender to terrorism. Oyo’s surveillance aircraft...

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FG disburses N11.8bn loans to 6,842 tertiary staff

The Federal Government has handed out 11.8 billion naira in zero-interest loans to 6,842 academic and non-academic workers across 141 tertiary institutions nationwide.

SSANU, NASU strike paralyzes universities as talks deadlock

SSANU and NASU's nationwide strike has shut down Nigerian public universities as talks between the Federal Government and the unions deadlocked Monday.

Dangote dismisses ‘false’ Elumelu rift claims and refinery financing rumors

Aliko Dangote's group has dismissed as false claims of a rift between him and Tony Elumelu, plus reports that personal borrowing financed the refinery.

Analysts urge Nigeria to plug N31trn deficit by listing state assets

Analysts say Nigeria can fix its 31 trillion naira budget deficit by listing state-owned assets on the stock market instead of piling on more debt.

No Nigerian killed in S’Africa protests, Ojukwu says

Foreign Affairs Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu says the recent anti-foreigner protests in South Africa claimed no Nigerian lives, though two citizens died in separate, unrelated incidents.

Nigeria’s Economy Shows Strong Recovery After Years of Slow Growth

KEY POINTS Nigeria’s economy grew strongly between 2024 and 2025, marking its best performance...

Kwara South Group Criticises Aid to Fulani Farmers Amid Rising Insecurity

KEY POINTS Kwara South Development Forum criticised the distribution of farm inputs to Fulani...

Plateau Leaders Accuse Soldiers of Attacking Civilians and Destroying Homes in Mangu

KEY POINTS Plateau residents and Christian leaders accused soldiers of attacking civilians and destroying...

Nigeria Calls in South African Envoy Over Attacks on Nigerians

KEY POINTS Nigeria summoned South Africa’s envoy over reported attacks on Nigerians during anti-foreigner...

Plateau Youth Group Raises Alarm After Attack on Traditional Ruler’s Convoy

KEY POINTS A youth group condemned the reported attack on a Plateau monarch’s convoy...

Tinubu Sets Off on France, Kenya, Rwanda Trip to Boost Investment and Partnerships

KEY POINTS President Tinubu will visit France, Kenya, and Rwanda from May 2, 2026. ...

UNN Accused of Detaining Journalist Over Report on Bad Hostel Conditions

KEY POINTS A journalist was detained at UNN while reporting on poor hostel conditions. ...

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EFCC Boss Orders Apology to Uyo Surgeon After Hospital Raid Controversy

KEY POINTS EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede ordered operatives to apologise to a UUTH surgeon...

Makinde Opens Door for Talks as Oyo School Kidnappers Hold Pupils, Teachers

KEY POINTS Governor Seyi Makinde says Oyo State is ready to listen to kidnappers’...

Police Rescue 30 Malians, Arrest 13 in Abuja Human Trafficking Crackdown

KEY POINTS Nigeria Police rescued 30 Malian victims and arrested 13 suspects linked to...

CAIDOV Condemns Brutal Killing of Oyo Teacher, Demands Urgent Protection for Schools

KEY POINTS CAIDOV condemned the killing of a teacher and abduction of students and...