The Association of Nigerian Private Medical Practitioners has commended the House of Representatives for calling for the review of the price list for medicine and Medicare under the National Health Insurance Scheme. The association said the decision by the lower house is encouraging and will be beneficial to Nigerians if the drug pricing is reviewed. The House of Representatives had last Thursday urged its relevant committees to interface with the…

Rivers State Governor Siminialayi Fubara has urged his predecessor, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to allow him to rule the state without interference. In an interview with ‘Politics Today’ as reported by The Nation, Fubara emphasised the importance of maintaining stability in the state, stating that there is no need for anyone to cause disruption. He praised the achievements of the Wike administration, noting that…

The Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC) has announced plans to sanction Starlink, the satellite internet provider, for raising subscription prices in Nigeria without the necessary approval. This development has sparked concerns among consumers and industry stakeholders about regulatory compliance in the telecommunications sector. The NCC’s intervention comes after numerous complaints from subscribers who noticed an unexpected increase in their monthly fees. The commission has emphasized that service providers are required to…

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced that 84 of its members died between May and August 2024, attributing their demise to economic hardship and unpaid salaries. Disclosing the sad development on Channels Television on Sunday, ASUU President, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke said, “In the past three months, from May to August 2024, Nigerian universities lost 84 academics to death because of what our people are going through.” The…

Lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju has declared his commitment to securing the release of popular musician Speed Darlington, emphasizing the importance of standing against oppression in all its forms. Adeyanju, known for his outspoken views on social justice, made headlines with his recent statement: “You can’t be singing against oppression and still be an oppressor.” The comment comes as Speed Darlington faces legal troubles that have raised questions about the…

In a significant shift in Nigeria’s petroleum supply chain, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has announced it will no longer act as a middleman between Dangote Refinery and fuel marketers. This decision raises concerns that consumers may soon face higher petrol prices. The NNPC’s exit from its intermediary role means that marketers will now purchase petrol directly from the Dangote Refinery, which is expected to streamline operations but could…

Bishop David Oyedepo, founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, popularly known as Winners Chapel, announced on Sunday that the Federal Government has approved for the construction of an airstrip at Faith Tabernacle in Canaanland, Ota, Ogun State. This development is expected to enable direct flights from the church premises, significantly simplifying travel for the cleric and his congregation. In his announcement, Oyedepo expressed enthusiasm about the new facility, stating, “I…

In a bold move to protect the interests of local government employees, the Organised Labour in Nigeria, which includes the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), and the Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP), has urgently appealed to the Federal Government not to delegate the payment of salaries to local governments. The unions, operating under the Joint Action Committee (JAC), have proposed a comprehensive…

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has expressed grave concerns about the escalating crisis in Rivers State, urging President Bola Tinubu to take immediate action to resolve the deepening conflict between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. The senator’s statement, delivered through her media aide Israel Arogbonlo, highlights the urgent need for federal intervention in a situation that she argues could have dire consequences…

Rivers State, on Monday morning, witnessed widespread violence, involving shootings, arson, and protests by suspected political thugs in attempts to prevent the newly-elected local governments’ chairmen from taking over the council secretariats. About five persons were feared killed following gunfire at four local government council secretariats. Four of the LG secretariats were also set ablaze. Also, some of the just-inaugurated council chairmen were chased out of their offices by the…

In an incredible display of determination and athleticism, Ololade Ayelabola, a student at the esteemed University of Lagos, known as UNILAG, has officially completed a remarkable history, a new Guinness World Record for the longest distance walked by a model. On October 1st, the ambitious model commenced her endeavour at the university’s indoor sports centre, launching a severe attempt that aimed to cover a staggering 120 kilometres a distance equivalent…

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has appealed to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, to give up on his quest to control the state’s political affairs in the interest of peace. Speaking on Channels Television on Monday, the governor said the minister must understand that he cannot win all fights. He said Wike must give up the fight because of his love for Rivers,…