FMC Jalingo denies claims of trapped wallet funds, urges subscribers to process refunds
By Femi Bolaji JALINGO — The management of the Federal Medical Centre, FMC, Jalingo, has dismissed claims that funds belonging to subscribers in the hospital’s electronic wallet payment system were trapped following the suspension of the platform. The hospital, in a statement issued on Wednesday, assured the public that no patient’s money had been deliberately […]
Nigeria sliding back to Abacha era, but we will defeat them – Gbenga Hashim
Former presidential candidate and chieftain of the Accord Party, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has alleged that Nigeria is gradually sliding back into what he described as the “dark days” of the late General Sani Abacha era, accusing powerful political forces of attempting to cripple opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Kefas reinstates over 3,000 alleged ghost workers
… Approves Recruitment of Additional 1,500 Civil Servants By Femi Bolaji Governor Dr. Agbu Kefas of Taraba state has ordered the reinstatement and issuance of fresh appointment letters to over 3,187 civil servants previously dismissed after being tagged as ghost workers. Additionally, the Governor has approved the recruitment of 1,500 new civil servants to bolster […]
VFD Group’s shareholders okay 25k dividend per share, re-election of Bolusire
By Peter Egwuatu Shareholders of VFD Group Plc, have unanimously approved the 25 kobo dividend per share declared by its Board of Directors for the financial year ended December 31, 2026. The shareholders also endorsed other resolutions presented by the Board at the company’s Annual General Meeting AGM held in Lagos under the theme: “Level […]
NDC raises alarm over alleged APC-sponsored aspirants
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, on Thursday alleged that some aspirants seeking political offices on the platform of the party were being sponsored by the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.
Neymar a doubt for Brazil’s World Cup opener due to injury
He has missed Santos’s last few matches due to what his club coach Cuca had called “a slight injury”.
16 die in Kenya girls’ hostel fire
“She broke both her legs jumping from the window. Thank God she is strong. It is every mother’s nightmare”
FG records N328bn deficit in Q3 2025
Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief Revenue receipts of the federal government in 2025 were characterized by shortfalls, leading to a fiscal deficit of N328 billion in the Third Quarter (Q3) of the year. The 2025 Q3 Budget Implementation Report released by the Budget Office of the Federation (BoF) indicated that there was no truth in […]
EU fines Temu 200m euros over illegal products
The EU slapped a 200-million-euro ($232 million) fine on Chinese-owned online retailer Temu on Thursday for allowing the sale of illegal products, including dangerous baby toys and defective chargers.
Corps members must obey social media laws, says NYSC DG
“The fact that they are corps members does not absolve them from being citizens bound by the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Soludo establishes sanitary pad banks in 350 schools in Anambra
By Vincent Ujumadu The wife of the governor of Anambra State, Dr. Nonye Soludo, has established 350 sanitary pad banks across secondary schools in the state through her nongovernmental organization, Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo to assist young girls during their menstrual cycle. Addressing over 2,000 students from secondary schools in Anambra State at a […]
