Pregnant Woman Dies After Alleged Denial of Treatment Over ₦500,000 Deposit
Lagos, Nigeria – A pregnant woman, identified as Kemi, has reportedly died after being denied emergency medical care at a private hospital in Lagos over her inability to pay a ₦500,000 deposit. The tragic incident, which occurred in February, has sparked nationwide outrage after her husband, Akinbobola Folajimi, shared a heartbreaking video on Instagram showing…
Nigeria’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Rebound to Three-Year High, But Structural Challenges Loom
The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced a dramatic recovery in the country’s foreign exchange reserves, with net reserves climbing to $23.11 billion in 2024 – the highest level since 2021. This financial turnaround comes as the Lagos business community warns that without fundamental reforms to Nigeria’s power sector and debt management, these gains may…
Oyo’s Education Crisis: ₦90 Billion Budget Fails to Fix Roofless Classrooms
Ibadan, Oyo State – Despite Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration allocating a record ₦90.6 billion to education in 2024—a 56% increase from 2023’s ₦58 billion—public primary schools across the state remain in shocking disrepair, with pupils studying in roofless classrooms and sitting on bare floors. A Broken System in Plain Sight At St. Stephen Primary School…
Israel Expands Gaza Ground Offensive Amid Mounting Civilian Casualties and Famine Fears
Gaza City / Rafah, Palestinian Territories – Israeli forces have intensified their military campaign across Gaza, killing more than 20 Palestinians in recent airstrikes as the army pushes to establish a permanent “buffer zone” along the border—a move analysts warn could forcibly displace hundreds of thousands into Egypt. Escalation in Southern Gaza The latest phase…
UK Sanctions Over 1,200 Nigerian Nurses in Widening Exam Fraud Scandal
Nearly 2,000 medical professionals face registration review as investigation exposes systemic testing irregularities A deepening examination fraud crisis has ensnared 1,955 Nigerian-trained nurses seeking UK registration, with 1,238 already facing sanctions and 717 under active investigation by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). The scandal centers on suspicious test results from the Yunnik Technologies test…
President Tinubu Departs for Two-Week ‘Working Visit’ to France Amid Health Speculation
President Bola Tinubu has embarked on a two-week trip to Paris, France, officially described as a “working visit” to review his administration’s midterm performance—but the journey has reignited longstanding questions about the President’s health and travel patterns. Official Purpose: Policy Review In a statement issued Thursday by Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga, the Presidency framed the…
President Tinubu Overhauls NNPC Leadership, Appoints New Board to Drive Oil Sector Reforms
April 2, 2025 | Abuja In a sweeping move to revitalize Nigeria’s energy sector, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu today announced a complete reconstitution of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited board, replacing Chairman Pius Akinyelure and Group CEO Mele Kyari alongside all board members appointed in November 2023. New Leadership TeamThe newly constituted 11-member…
Ogun Finance Commissioner Hosts Grand Ramadan Lecture, Prays for Ijebu Unity and Progress
Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State – March 29, 2025– The serene Government Reserved Area (GRA) of Ijebu-Ode witnessed a remarkable gathering of political leaders, Islamic clerics, and community stakeholders as Hon. Dapo Okubadejo, Ogun State Commissioner for Finance, hosted a special Ramadan Lecture and Lailatul Qadr prayer at his residence on Friday, March 28, 2025. The…
President Tinubu to Mark 73rd Birthday with National Prayer Session
Abuja, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will commemorate his 73rd birthday on Saturday, March 29, 2025, with a special prayer session at the National Mosque in Abuja, emphasizing gratitude, reflection, and national unity. A Day of Spiritual Reflection In a statement released Thursday by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the Presidency…
Tragedy Strikes Ajimobi Family as Former Oyo Governor’s Daughter Passes Away at 42
The Nigerian political and business communities are mourning the sudden death of Bisola Kola-Daisi, the eldest daughter of late Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi, who passed away in the United Kingdom on Thursday after a brief illness. The 42-year-old was a respected business leader and public servant, serving as Special Adviser to Minister of Budget…