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By Deborah Nnamdi The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Federal Teaching Hospital Lokoja (FTHL), has renewed its plea to President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of Health, Prof. Ali Pate, to investigate the worsening conditions at the hospital, warning that it risks total collapse. During a peaceful protest held at…

The Labour Party (LP) has urged the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to abandon its plans for the 2027 general elections, stating that the party has lost its direction and focus. Citing the ongoing leadership crisis within the PDP and allegations by its 2023 presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, that opposition…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has reported a 20.79% increase in the country’s non-oil exports, reaching $5.456 billion in 2024, surpassing the $4.5 billion recorded in 2023. Executive Director of NEPC, Nonye Ayeni, disclosed this during a media briefing on the sector’s performance in Abuja on…

By Deborah Nnamdi Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted the Chairman of Abia State Independent Electoral Commission, ABSIEC, Prof. George Chima, at his residence in Okigwe, Imo State .Sources said that the gunmen numbering four, had stormed the ABSIEC chairman’s residence while he played host to some lecturers from…

By Deborah Nnamdi The National Population Commission has distanced itself from a fake employment website making the rounds on social media. This was disclosed in a press release issued by the commission’s Director of Public Affairs, Taibat Oloruntoba, on Thursday. The statement read, “The attention of the commission was drawn…

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has announced the suspension of operations by Max Air following Tuesday’s night incident involving the airline’s aircraft in Kano. A Max Air B734 aircraft with registration marks 5N-MBD experienced a tire burst on landing at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, on Tuesday, January…

Deborah Nnamdi The runway at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport has been temporarily closed for inspection and clearance after a Max Air aircraft suffered a tire burst while landing on Tuesday night. The incident led to flight disruptions though all 53 passengers and crew aboard were safely evacuated without injuries.…

The Federal Government revealed on Tuesday that it had repatriated 828 foreign nationals to their home countries in 2024. Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Interior Minister, announced during a media briefing in Abuja. Although he did not specify the individuals’ offenses, he confirmed that the repatriation was executed by the Nigeria…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, today announced that it has approved the waiver of non-refundable annual license renewal fees for existing Bureaux De Change (BDCs) in the country. The Apex Bank disclosed this in a circular to all BDC operators and stakeholders in the financial services…

By Deborah Nnamdi The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has sealed the popular Cemetery market in Aba, Abia State as part of efforts to curb the circulation of fake and substandard wine and beverages in Nigeria. The market is allegedly known as a haven for…