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Obiano debunks death rumour, says he is alive, healthy
Former Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, has dismissed widespread rumours circulating on social media claiming that he had passed away, describing the reports as the work of mischief makers. In a personal message to Ndi Anambra, friends and well-wishers, Obiano said he woke up to the disturbing rumour but…
Read More »UK doctors launch five-day strike over pay, working conditions
By Deborah Nnamdi Thousands of junior doctors in England on Friday began a five-day strike, the 13th walkout by medical staff since March 2023, in a continued dispute over pay and working conditions. The action, which started at 0700 GMT, involves resident doctors—those below consultant level—who make up roughly half…
Read More »Gunmen abduct former PDP ward chairman in Kwara community
By Deborah Nnamdi Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a trader and former ward chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Boriya–Shiya Ward, Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State, Abubakar Sise. Sise was taken from his residence in Boriya in the early hours of Thursday. Sources said…
Read More »Tinubu re-appoints Marwa as NDLEA chairman
By Deborah Nnamdi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has renewed the appointment of Brigadier-General Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd) as Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for another five-year term. The announcement was made on November 14, 2025, through a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser…
Read More »Ezra Olubi steps aside at paystack after controversial old tweets resurface
Nigerian fintech giant Paystack has suspended its co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Ezra Olubi, after years-old tweets containing sexually explicit comments allegedly involving minors resurfaced and spread rapidly across X on Thursday. The company confirmed it had initiated a formal investigation into the allegations, which have sparked widespread backlash and…
Read More »Malaysia unveils new system to ease penalties for short-term visa overstays
Malaysia has introduced a new immigration system designed to reduce bureaucratic delays for foreign professionals and their families who overstay their visas for up to 90 days. The initiative, called the Overstay Management Program, allows Employment Pass and Dependent Pass holders to pay standardized fines instead of undergoing the previously…
Read More »Super Eagles soar into play-off final after dramatic win over Gabon
By Deborah Nnamdi Nigeria inched closer to a return to the FIFA World Cup on Thursday after defeating Gabon 4–1 in extra time to advance to the final of the African play-offs for the 2026 tournament. The Super Eagles, who missed out on Qatar 2022, looked set for a narrow…
Read More »Reps moves to stop WAEC’s 2026 CBT over readiness concerns
By Deborah Nnamdi The House of Representatives on Thursday cautioned that the planned introduction of Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) could lead to mass failure if implemented without proper preparation. Lawmakers urged the Federal Ministry…
Read More »Police dismantle violent cult network in Rivers, arrest eight suspects
The Rivers State Police Command has dismantled a violent cult network in Port Harcourt following a deadly clash between rival factions of the DEYGBAM secret cult group — the Blood Suckers (BS) and D12. The confrontation, which broke out in May 2025 in the Diobu area of the city, claimed…
Read More »Abuja airport temporarily Shut after private jet suffers runway incident
Operations at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, were temporarily halted on Thursday following an incident involving a private jet on the runway. The aircraft, a Gulfstream 400 with registration number 5N-PZE, reportedly suffered a nosewheel collapse while landing at about 2 p.m. According to an airport source, the…
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