FG Launches National Task Force to Address Medical Negligence
Federal Government has set up a National Task Force on Clinical Governance and Patient Safety to address rising cases of medical negligence and improve patient care across public and private hospitals. The task force, announced by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Ali Pate, will develop national standards, policies, and accountability mechanisms […]
Revealed: Why Gov Okpebholo Sacked Edo Line MD
Fresh details have emerged on the circumstances surrounding the removal of the Managing Director of Edo Line by Governor Monday Okpebholo, with strong indications that the decision is rooted in internal political realignments within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State. According to credible party sources, the sacked Managing Director is a known loyalist […]
Rivers Assembly Insists on Impeachment of Gov Fubara, Deputy
Lawmakers in Nigeria’s Rivers State say they will continue impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, despite earlier calls for dialogue to resolve the political crisis in the state. The Rivers State House of Assembly said on Friday that it would not withdraw from the impeachment process, which was formally initiated […]
Nigeria Defence Minister Explains Absence of Remains After US Airstrikes
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, retired General Christopher Musa, has explained why no physical remains were recovered following recent United States airstrikes on terrorist targets in the north-western state of Sokoto, saying the weapons used left no visible traces. Speaking on Thursday during an interview on Arise Television, Gen Musa said the militants were neutralised with […]
Yahaya Bello Trial: EFCC Submits Fresh Bank Records in ₦10.4bn Fraud Case
Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency has presented new bank documents in the ongoing trial of former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, who is facing charges of alleged fraud and money laundering amounting to ₦10.4bn. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) tendered the additional records on Thursday at the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja, […]
Family Speaks, Says N50 Million Was Paid To Free Kidnapped Medical Doctor In Edo
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Contrary to the earlier report that the Auchi hunters and local vigilante rescued Dr. Abu Ibrahim Momoh Tahir, a medical doctor who was kidnapped in Auchi, a new fact has emerged. The latest is, the father of the abducted medical doctor, Dr Ibrahim Tahir has disclosed that a staggering sum of N50 […]
Impeachment Process Stalls as Rivers Assembly Fails to Reconvene
The Rivers State House of Assembly has failed to reconvene for plenary, one week after adjourning its sitting to Thursday, January 15. The assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, had last met during its first legislative session of 2026, where lawmakers initiated impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu. The […]
Niger Gov Cries Out, Says Terrorists Have Taken Over National Park
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting As the level of insecurity in the country go from bad to worse, the Niger State Governor, Umaru Mohammed Bago, has cried out and admitted that terrorists and other criminal elements have taken over the Kainji National Park in Borgu Local Government Area from where they launch constant attacks on communities within […]
FG Praises Super Eagles Despite Morocco Defeat
Federal government has praised the Super Eagles for their performance at the Nations Cup, describing the team as a source of national inspiration despite their semi-final exit. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, commended the players for their character and resilience throughout the tournament. The […]
Artisan Stages Own Kidnap, Demands N12M Ransom In Edo
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Edo State Police Command has arrested a Vulcanizer, Idris Isiaka, who allegedly staged his own kidnapping and demanded N12 million as ransom. The incident happened at Balogun Street, Emaudo, Ekpoma, in Esan West Local Government Area of the state. Recall that an 18-year-old Edo girl, Obehi Odine, had equally done same […]