Author: Damilola

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has given the federal government four weeks to fully implement pending agreements on pay, allowances and welfare conditions. The decision followed the association’s national executive council (NEC) meeting and scientific conference held in Jos, Plateau state, from January 25 to 29, 2026. In a communiqué signed by NARD president Mohammad Suleiman, the group commended President Bola Tinubu, Vice-President Kashim Shettima and other stakeholders for their engagement in resolving the issues. The NEC acknowledged the reinstatement of dismissed doctors at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Lokoja, and praised the interventions of the ministry of labour…

Burkina Faso’s military-led government has abolished all political parties and organisations and scrapped the laws regulating their activities. The announcement was made on Thursday by the presidency’s communications directorate after junta leader Ibrahim Traore chaired a meeting of the council of ministers. Minister of Territorial Administration and Mobility, Émile Zerbo, described the move as a decisive step in the country’s political overhaul, saying the “great and important decision is part of the re-founding of the state”. In a statement, the presidency argued that the proliferation of political parties had encouraged division among citizens and weakened national cohesion. The government said…

A Federal High Court in Abuja has authorised Yahaya Bello, former governor of Kogi State, to travel to Saudi Arabia to perform the lesser hajj. Justice Emeka Nwite granted the request on Thursday after Joseph Daudu, a senior advocate of Nigeria, argued the application on Bello’s behalf. Daudu explained that the motion, filed on January 20, sought the temporary release of the former governor’s international passports to enable him to undertake the religious trip. According to the defence, Bello plans to spend the final 10 days of Ramadan in Makkah, with the fasting period expected to run from February 18…

The Senate has inaugurated a seven-member ad hoc committee to streamline and consolidate lawmakers’ contributions to the proposed amendment of the Electoral Act, as efforts intensify to reform Nigeria’s electoral system ahead of the 2027 general elections. The decision was reached after a closed-door session that lasted about three hours on Thursday, during which senators reviewed key issues in the Electoral Act (Repeal and Enactment) Bill currently under consideration by the National Assembly. Announcing the outcome of the meeting, Senate President Godswill Akpabio said the committee was created to integrate senators’ perspectives and resolve outstanding matters in the proposed legislation.…

The Lagos State Police Command has arraigned two activists, Taiwo Hassan and Dele Frank, over their alleged roles in the recent protest against demolitions in parts of the state. The activists, who were arrested during the demonstration, were charged before a magistrate court in Yaba on five counts bordering on breach of peace and related offences. According to the police, the defendants allegedly threatened members of the public who refused to participate in the protest. They were also accused of singing “abusive songs” aimed at inciting the public against the Lagos State Government. In the charge sheet, the police stated:…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has revealed that nearly half of Nigerians who own 5G-enabled devices are unable to use 5G services because of insufficient network coverage across the country. The NCC Director of Technical Standards and Network Integrity, Edoyemi Ogoh, disclosed this on Wednesday while presenting the telecom industry’s fourth-quarter (Q4) 2025 performance report. “About 50 percent of Nigerians with 5G devices don’t have access to 5G service,” Ogoh said, explaining that the service is unavailable in many areas where users want to connect. “So, there is still a gap in the 5G coverage.” Ogoh also pointed to a continuing…

Sarah Mullally has officially been confirmed as the Archbishop of Canterbury, marking a historic milestone as the first woman to hold the office since the Church of England was founded nearly 1,400 years ago. Her confirmation took place on Wednesday during a formal ceremony at St Paul’s Cathedral in London. Reacting to the moment, Mullally described the role as “an extraordinary and humbling privilege”. “With God’s help, I will seek to guide Christ’s flock with calmness, consistency and compassion,” she said, highlighting the importance of such leadership in “times of division and uncertainty for our fractured world”. The confirmation service…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has rejected allegations that Nigeria’s newly enacted tax laws were tampered with, stressing that the versions signed into law remain authentic and unchanged. He addressed the issue during Wednesday’s plenary session, responding to reports that different versions of the tax legislation were being circulated. “I understand that there is another version that was circulating around, which was not in compliance with what was contained in our votes and proceedings,” Akpabio said. “There is no adulteration. So I mean at this stage now, you can feel bold enough to discard anything that is to the contrary.” According…

Operatives of the Lagos state police command on Wednesday fired teargas at protesting residents at the Lagos State House of Assembly complex over ongoing demolitions in several communities. The protesters had gathered at the assembly complex to express their dissatisfaction over demolitions across Makoko, Owode Onirin, Oworonshoki, Otumara and Baba-Ijora. The residents also alleged the state government of carrying out the exercises without adequate consultation, compensation or resettlement plans. The protesters carried placards with inscriptions such as “Justice for Ago Egun”, “Governor Sanwo-Olu, Save Ajegunle People from Oba Ojora”, “Justice for Owode Onirin Traders”, and “Halt the Demolitions, It is…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has reviewed the pump price of petrol upward, setting the new rate at N835 per litre in Lagos and N839 per litre in Abuja. Checks across filling stations on Wednesday by the New Daily Prime showed that the NNPC implemented the new pricing at its retail outlets in the cities. The adjustment represents an increase of N50 from the previous N785 per litre and N20 from N815 per litre in Lagos and Abuja, respectively. The price hike follows a recent move by the Dangote Refinery, which raised its ex-gantry petrol price to N799…