Tinubu approves ₦46bn for Kano airport second runway — Keyamo
By Hadiza Yusuf The Federal Government has approved ₦46 billion for the resurfacing and reconstruction of the second runway at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, disclosed this during the commissioning of the remodelled Muhammadu Adamu Dankabo Domestic Terminal at the airport. Keyamo said […]
Over 16,000 Nigerian doctors emigrated in six years, NMA demands healthcare reforms
By Adeola Badru The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Oyo State chapter, has raised concerns over the declining state of the country’s healthcare system, warning that urgent reforms in healthcare leadership, funding and workforce retention are needed to prevent a deeper crisis. The association made the call on Wednesday during its 2026 Annual General Meeting and […]
Finance ministry warns new recruits against fake N50,000 resumption fee scam
The Federal Ministry of Finance has disowned a fraudulent message circulating among newly recruited staff, allegedly directing them to pay a non-refundable administrative fee of N50,000 before resuming duty. The ministry, in a statement signed by its Head of Information and Public Relations, Efe Ovuakporie, on Wednesday, described the message as a scam designed to […]
Insecurity: Campus Journalists must embrace ethical reporting, fact-checking — NGE President
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), Mr. Eze Anaba, has charged campus journalists across the country to embrace ethical journalism, rigorous fact-checking and conflict-sensitive reporting as tools for promoting peace, tackling insecurity and supporting national development. Anaba gave the charge on Wednesday at the 9th Annual Symposium and […]
Ondo govt accused of contempt over approval of monarch despite court injunction
By Dayo Johnson Akure Palpable tension has gripped Supare-Akoko in Akoko South West Local Government Area of Ondo State following the state government’s approval of Prince Adewale Fatunsi Richard as the new Olusupare. The Ondo State Executive Council ratified Fatunsi’s appointment at its weekly meeting on Tuesday, July 28. Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy […]
After Vanguard report, Asagba threatens palace takeover of Koka Flyover
By Egufe Yafugborhi ASABA — The Asagba of Asaba, HRM Prof. Epiphany Azinge, has warned that the Palace may be compelled to take over the management of the Koka Flyover if relevant government agencies fail to address the growing abuse of the facility. The monarch gave the warning after inspecting the underside of the flyover, […]
