Presidency: Reintroducing fuel subsidy would drain public funds, revive corruption

Presidency: Reintroducing fuel subsidy would drain public funds, revive corruption

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — For the umpteenth time, the Presidency has condemned former Vice‑President Atiku Abubakar’s pledge to “bring back” a fuel subsidy if elected in 2027, calling the proposal a return to a failed economic policy that would deplete public finances and scare away investors. The Presidency said the promise — which would […]
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FG plans six world-class medical simulation centres

FG plans six world-class medical simulation centres

According to him, the proposed simulation centres would help bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-life clinical practice by providing students with access to modern, controlled environments where they can develop critical skills before treating patients.

Nigeria records $947m remittances in July, nears $1bn monthly target

Nigeria records $947m remittances in July, nears $1bn monthly target

By Babajide Komolafe LAGOS — Nigeria recorded $947 million in remittance inflows through International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) in July 2026, the highest monthly inflow ever recorded through formal channels, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The figure brings the apex bank closer to its $1 billion monthly remittance target set by Governor […]

2027: ‘Tinubu should step down for Obi,’ Igbo Group tells campaigners

2027: ‘Tinubu should step down for Obi,’ Igbo Group tells campaigners

By Emmanuel Iheaka OWERRI — The Igbo Heroes and Icons Foundation (IHIF) has rejected moves by the Renewed Hope for Greater Nigeria (RHGN), a campaign group supporting President Bola Tinubu, to persuade former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race. RHGN, through its Deputy National Leader (South-East), Mazi Franklin […]

Bandits abandon Sarkin Noman as Police foil kidnap attempt in Kano

Bandits abandon Sarkin Noman as Police foil kidnap attempt in Kano

By Hadiza Yusuf The Kano State Police Command has rescued the Sarkin Noman Kano, Alhaji Yusif Nadabo, after suspected bandits abandoned him while fleeing a police operation during a failed kidnap attempt in Garun Mallam Local Government Area of the state. The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. on Friday when the attackers reportedly invaded Garun […]

Sokoto Specialist Hospital debunks ‘Doctorless’ emergency ward claim

Sokoto Specialist Hospital debunks ‘Doctorless’ emergency ward claim

By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — The Chief Medical Director of Sokoto Specialist Hospital, Dr Attahiru Isa Sokoto, has dismissed as false and misleading claims circulating on social media alleging that doctors were absent from the hospital’s Emergency Ward. The controversy followed a viral social media post questioning the presence of medical personnel at the […]

Benin-Asaba Road: Mauritanian, Nigerian own concession firm — Activist Ugolor

Benin-Asaba Road: Mauritanian, Nigerian own concession firm — Activist Ugolor

By Adesina Wahab An activist, Rev. David Ugolor, has alleged that documents obtained from the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) show that the company handling the concession of the Benin-Asaba Expressway is owned by two individuals, a Nigerian and a Mauritanian national. Ugolor said the Nigerian shareholder holds a 95 per cent stake in Benin-Asaba Expressway […]

Corruption is economic banditry — ADC

Corruption is economic banditry — ADC

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has described corruption as ‘economic banditry’, saying the stealing or misuse of public funds is a national menace that must be confronted head-on. The party said the description was deliberate, intended to make Nigerians recognise the devastating cost of corruption and rally behind political platforms […]