Author: Damilola Olufemi

Nurses under the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives – Federal Health Institutions Sector (NANNM-FHI) have begun a seven-day warning strike, defying appeals from the Federal Government to suspend the action. The strike, which took effect from midnight, follows the expiration of a 15-day ultimatum issued on July 14, 2025. The union is demanding improved welfare, better allowances, and working conditions for nurses serving in federal health facilities. Speaking on Tuesday, NANNM-FHI National Chairman, Morakinyo Rilwan, expressed disappointment in the government’s failure to engage with the union before the deadline elapsed. “To this moment, we’ve received no meaningful response…

“According to testimonies from old students, current students, and staff members, the school had no toilet facilities for over a decade, forcing students to practice open defecation,” the corps member said.

The federal government says it is taking steps to breathe new life into the Kaduna textile industry, as part of its larger agenda to industrialise the nation and promote balanced development across all regions. This announcement follows recent remarks by Rabiu Kwankwaso, former Kano State governor and presidential candidate of the NNPP, who criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration for allegedly prioritising projects in the South while overlooking the North. Speaking during a forum convened by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, said the Tinubu-led administration is focused on reviving key industries…

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has formally withdrawn its legal case against the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), and five other oil marketing firms. The lawsuit, which was filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, was discontinued by the refinery’s legal counsel, as confirmed in a notice of discontinuance submitted to the court. Although the notice didn’t specify a reason, it stated that Dangote Refinery had chosen to halt proceedings against all seven defendants, including Matrix Petroleum Services Limited, AYM Shafa Limited, A. A. Rano Limited, T. Time…

Top political, traditional, and business figures from Northern Nigeria converged in Kaduna on Tuesday to review the performance of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, two years after he took office. The high-level meeting is being held at the historic Arewa House, once the residence of the late Premier of Northern Nigeria, Sir Ahmadu Bello. It was convened by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation, a respected socio-political think tank focused on advancing the ideals of the late Sardauna. The two-day forum, themed “Assessing Electoral Promises: Fostering Government-Citizens Engagement for National Unity,” draws participants from across the 19 northern states and the…

The Chief Executive Officer of the Association of Nigerian Electricity Distributors (ANED), Sunday Oduntan, has reassured Lagos residents that power will be restored each day by 5 p.m. throughout the 25-day maintenance work on the Omotosho–Ikeja West 330kV transmission line. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) had earlier announced that the planned upgrade would begin on Monday, July 28, 2025, and would lead to intermittent blackouts in parts of Lagos. The daily maintenance activities are scheduled to take place between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Responding to concerns raised by some Lagos residents over whether power will indeed return on…

Former Borno State governor, Ali Modu Sheriff, has suggested that Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, may soon return to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to pursue his 2027 presidential ambition. Obi, who recently aligned with several opposition leaders under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition, has been vocal about challenging the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the next general elections. While he has shown interest in contesting again, there is growing speculation that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar could also be in the race for the PDP’s presidential ticket. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles are gearing up for a critical phase of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying journey, with back-to-back matches lined up against Rwanda and South Africa in September. According to FIFA’s Head of Qualifiers and International Matches, Gordon Savic, the high-stakes Group C fixture between Nigeria and South Africa’s Bafana Bafana will be played on Tuesday, 9th September 2025. The match is set to take place at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein, with kick-off scheduled for 4:00 p.m. GMT, which is 5:00 p.m. in Nigeria and 6:00 p.m. in South Africa. Super Eagles to play Rwanda Before travelling…

Electricity consumers in Lagos have been notified of expected daily disruptions in power supply as the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) begins a major maintenance project on the Omotosho–Ikeja West 330kV transmission line. The TCN, in a public statement, announced that the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and the National Independent System Operator (NISO) have both approved the infrastructure upgrade, describing it as critical for enhancing grid performance. According to Ndidi Mbah, TCN’s General Manager, Public Affairs, “The upgrade involves the installation of Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) fibre cable on the Omotosho/Ikeja West 330kV transmission line, scheduled from July 28,…

Martin Odegaard calmly converted a penalty in the 84th minute to hand Arsenal a 3-2 victory over Newcastle United in a lively pre-season clash held in Singapore on Sunday. Before kick-off, Arsenal’s newest acquisition, Viktor Gyökeres—signed a day earlier from Sporting Lisbon—was unveiled to the crowd of over 38,700 fans. Though he didn’t feature in the match, the Swedish striker soaked in the atmosphere from the bench and could potentially make his debut against Tottenham in Hong Kong next Thursday. “We are increasing the quality of the squad all the time, so we’re super happy to have Viktor with us,”…