Vice President Kashim Shettima has reiterated the federal government’s (FG) dedication to enhancing healthcare delivery in Nigeria, particularly in rural areas.  During a visit by a delegation from the West African College of Physicians, Shettima emphasised the crucial role of healthcare professionals in the nation’s health ecosystem and affirmed the government’s commitment to supporting and retaining medical talent in Nigeria. The Vice President acknowledged the challenges faced by medical professionals,…

In the face of recent legal controversies surrounding Rivers State’s financial entitlements, the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) has said it will adhere to court orders regarding the disbursement of federal allocations to the state. Speaking to journalists on Friday, the Director of Press and Public Relations at the OAGF, Bawa Mokwa, said, “We are going to obey court order. “Since there is a notice of appeal,…

The donation of N5 million by the church authority has thrown the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC), Acts of Apostle Parish, Ketu, Alapere, Lagos, into turmoil. According to Punch, the crisis erupted during a Sunday service last week when an acclaimed son of the church founder, Muyiwa Oluponna, stormed the church and disrupted service in an attempt to install himself as the shepherd of the church. Oluponna allegedly seized the…

Following the arrest and detention of one of the leaders of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Simon Ekpa, some Nigerians in Finland have gone into a panic mode. Reliable sources said Nigerians in the European country are afraid of commenting on the arrest of the suspect over fear of being attacked and victimized. A Nigerian community leader, who spoke to one of our correspondents on condition of anonymity…

The Cameroonian authorities have arrested and detained five Nigerian pastors and others residing in the Idabato II community of Cameroon, formerly known as the Bakassi Peninsula, following the kidnap of the community’s Divisional Officer, Ewane Roland by armed men in early October. Eniola Alabo, a former chairman of the Yoruba community in the defunct Bakassi Peninsula, disclosed this to newsmen during a recent interview. In some reports, alongside another official…

The Labour Party (LP) has dismissed claim by Deji Adeyanju, a lawyer and activist that its leadership has entered into an alliance with President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC in the 2027 general elections. Adeyanju made the assertion in a video that has been making the rounds in the social media. However, while denying the claim, Labour Party, in a statement by Obiora Ifoh, its National…

Experts have condemned the speedy approval of loan requests presented by President Bola Tinubu by the National Assembly, warning that the continuous approval without scrutiny could put the country into serious trouble. The two chambers of the national assembly (House of Representatives and the Senate) speedily approved President Tinubu’s last $2.2bn loan request barely 48 hours after the president made the request. The approval followed the presentation of a report…

The Kwara State Ease of Doing Business Council (EODBC) has organized a workshop to boost entrepreneur and investor access to credit facilities within the state for developing businesses. The aim of the one-day training held on Friday was to strengthen their businesses, build a strong network for exports, and better manage their portfolios for growth. The training exercise is titled “Access to Credit for Investors in Kwara State.” Key areas…

…Threatens to arrest fraudulent traders in Apo mechanic village The Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has queried the inflated list and has threatened to arrest individuals involved in fraudulent activities during the relocation of traders from the Apo Mechanic Village to Wasa. Speaking at a meeting aimed at updating traders on the enumeration process, the minister condemned those collecting excessive fees from unsuspecting traders, stating, “Individuals collecting amounts ranging…

Tension has gripped the Mgbuji community in Eha-Amufu, Isi-Uzo Local Government Area of Enugu State, following a violent attack by armed herdsmen on Friday, News360 Nigeria reports. The assault claimed the lives of three farmers, left several others injured, and caused extensive damage to rice farms awaiting harvest. Shocking photo from the scene showed one victim slaughtered in his rice field, a basket of freshly harvested cassava nearby. The attack…

The Vice President, Kashim Shettima on Friday received the leadership team of @moniepointng, led by its Chief Executive Officer, Tosin Eniolorunda, on a courtesy visit to the Presidential Villa. The meeting highlighted @moniepointng’s remarkable achievements in the financial technology sector, its commitment to advancing financial inclusion, and its ongoing collaborations with law enforcement agencies to combat financial fraud. In his remarks, the Vice President congratulated the @moniepointng team on achieving…

A Nigerian man has left many people in shock after marrying about 97 wives who have now given him over 180 children. He insists that he is healthy and can satisfy his wives. Bello Abubakar Masaba is an exceptional Nigerian man from Niger State. Masaba is popular because he has 97 wives and about 185 children. In an interview with a foreign newspaper, Masaba disclosed how he continues to write…