Author: Damilola

Nigeria’s already strained healthcare system is facing fresh pressure as at least 4,691 doctors have moved to the United Kingdom since President Bola Tinubu assumed office on May 29, 2023, according to new data from the General Medical Council. The figures highlight a deepening workforce crisis, with thousands of locally trained doctors leaving the country in search of better opportunities abroad. Beyond the human resource impact, the migration also represents a major economic loss. With the Federal Government estimating that it costs about $21,000 to train a single doctor, Nigeria is believed to have lost roughly $98.5 million in training…

Gunmen have abducted no fewer than 15 passengers travelling along the Calabar–Oron water route in Cross River State. The incident, which occurred on Friday, involved victims who were reportedly on board a Sea Express boat heading from Calabar to Oron in Akwa Ibom State when they were seized. Assistant Inspector General of Police, Auwal Mohammed, in charge of Zone 6, has since ordered immediate action to secure their release. He directed the Commissioners of Police in both Cross River and Akwa Ibom states to work jointly on a rescue operation. READ RELATED STORY Gunmen abduct UTME candidates in Benue bus…

Former Deputy National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress(ADC), Nafiu Bala, has accused the party’s former National Chairman, Ralph Nwosu, of misleading him into attending a ceremony where key leadership changes were unexpectedly announced. Speaking during an interview on AIT, Bala said he was unaware of plans to install former Senate President, David Mark, and former Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, as the party’s chairman and national secretary. According to him, the event was initially meant to formally present the adoption of ADC by a political coalition ahead of the 2027 general election. “The day the coalition said that they…

Suspected terrorists launched an attack on commuters along the Ibadan–Ijebu road in Oyo State last Saturday, leaving one person dead and sparking fresh concerns over highway security. Confirming the incident, Oyo State Police Public Relations Officer, Ayanlade Olayinka, said the assailants attempted to abduct passengers but were unsuccessful. “There was an attempted kidnapping but nobody was abducted. One life was unfortunately lost,” Olayinka said. READ RELATED STORY Lagos-Ibadan expressway gridlock cleared after Mack truck overturns at Otedola bridge Senator Alli calls for stricter traffic enforcement after fatal Ibadan road accident Police intercept truck carrying suspected explosives in Ibadan Videos circulating…

The Nigerian Naira opened the week on a mildly weaker note across segments of the foreign exchange market, reflecting sustained demand for the United States Dollar. At the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), the local currency traded at an average of ₦1,347.33 per dollar during early Monday transactions, marking a slight depreciation compared to last week’s closing rate. Traders attributed the movement to increased demand pressure at the start of the trading session, even as liquidity conditions remained relatively stable under the watch of the Central Bank of Nigeria. In the parallel market, also known as the black market, the…

Iran says it has no plans to join fresh negotiations with the United States, deepening uncertainty just days before a ceasefire deadline in the Middle East. According to state media, Tehran’s decision follows mounting tensions over Washington’s naval blockade and a confrontation at sea involving an Iranian vessel seized by US forces. Donald Trump had earlier announced that American negotiators would travel to Pakistan for talks on Monday, expressing optimism about a potential agreement. “We’re offering a very fair and reasonable DEAL, and I hope they take it,” he said, while also warning of possible strikes on Iran’s infrastructure if…

Manchester City defeated Arsenal 2-1 in their high-stakes English Premier League (EPL) encounter at the Etihad stadium on Sunday. The battle at the top was fierce in Manchester, but it was City that triumphed thanks to Erling Haaland’s second half winner, reducing the Gunners’ lead at the top to just three points. Ryan Cherki put City in the lead but Kai Havertz restored parity, before the Norwegian striker netted the winner with his 23rd league goal of the season. Martin Odegaard returned for Arsenal, while Havertz also got his first start in two months, and Haaland led the line for…

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has declared a force majeure on the Ikeja West Osogbo 330kV transmission line after a heavy rainstorm brought down a critical tower, disrupting power transmission in parts of the South-West. The incident, which occurred on April 16, 2026, affected a major electricity corridor responsible for transmitting bulk power across the region, raising fresh concerns over the resilience of Nigeria’s power infrastructure to extreme weather. In a statement issued on Sunday, General Manager, Public Affairs, Mrs Ndidi Mbah, said the line tripped during the storm due to a fault detected along the route. “The Transmission…

US Vice President JD Vance will lead the US delegation for talks with Iran in Pakistan, a White House official said Sunday — shortly after President Donald Trump said he would not make the trip. Early in the day, Trump announced he was sending negotiators to Islamabad for meetings with Tehran about ending the conflict that has raged in the Middle East, with a ceasefire soon set to expire. The president however said Vance — who led the last round of talks with Tehran in Islamabad, but came away with no deal — would not make the trip, citing security…

Troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully freed 13 passengers abducted from a Benue Links commercial bus along the Makurdi–Otukpo road earlier in the week. The victims were located in the early hours of Sunday during a coordinated search-and-rescue operation in a forest in Okete Ward, Ohimini Local Government Area of Benue State, according to the News Agency of Nigeria. Initial reports suggested that some of those kidnapped were candidates travelling to sit for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). However, this claim has since been challenged by authorities. READ RELATED STORY Nigerian Army honours 18 senior officers in…