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Kalu Backs Dangote, Says Nigerians Are Used To ‘Free Money’

20.12.2025

In a video released yesterday, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu made a bold statement about the endemic nature of corruption in Nigeria, from the everyday bricklayer to the high-ranking government officials. His remarks came in the wake of a public dispute between Aliko Dangote and the oil establishment, shedding light on the wide- spread issue of...

Drop In Prices Of Some Commodities Signals Merry Christmas

20.12.2025

Low purchasing power may hinder celebration. With just four days to Christmas, a general survey of local markets has revealed a drop in the prices of some food items across some markets, offering some relief to consumers. However, despite the price crash, the low purchasing power of Nigerians continues to affect the sale of goods...

Budget: Defence & Security, Infrastructure, Take Lion Share As Tinubu Presents N58.18trn 2026 Budget Proposal To NASS

20.12.2025

President Bola Tinubu has presented a budget proposal of ₦58.1 trillion for the 2026 fiscal year to a joint session of the National Assembly, with capital recurrent (non‑debt) expenditure standing at N15.25 trillion. Tinubu presented it on Friday, pegging the capital expenditure at N26.08 trillion and putting the crude oil benchmark at US$64.85 per barrel....

Apc Govs To Tinubu: Fish Out, Prosecute Politicians Behind Insecurity

20.12.2025

Governors elected on the platform of the ruling All progressives Congress (APC) have called on president Bola Ahmed Tinubu to come hard on politicians behind the spate of insecurity ravaging the country by fishing them (enablers of insecurity) out and prosecute them. This is coming just as President Tinubu expressed his resolve to rejig the...

Keyamo Launches One Gov ECMS To End Paper Bottlenecks

20.12.2025

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has officially launched the One Government Enterprise Content Management System (1Gov ECMS) at the Ministry’s Headquarters in Abuja. According to a statement in Abuja on Friday, signed by Margaret Oyinboade Ag. Head, Press & Public Affairs, Keyamo, launched the digital platform on Thursday in Abuja. Speaking...

Ooni Of Ife Doles Out Millions To Graduating Students Of Ibadan Poly

20.12.2025

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, on Friday splashed millions of Naira on outstanding students and lecturers during the convocation ceremony of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Oyo State. The monarch rewarded the institution’s overall Best Graduating Student, Miss Kemisola Yusufa, a Microbiology graduate who recorded an impressive 3.87 Grade Point Average, with...

WIEN Applauds Tinubu’s Appointment Of Eyesan As NUPRC Boss

20.12.2025

The Women in Energy Network (WIEN), an advocate for gender balance in energy sector leadership, has commended President Bola Tinubu for appointing Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan as Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). In a statement on Friday by Executive Secretary, Engr Asanimo Omezi, to congratulate Eyesan, WIEN President, Mrs Eyono Fatayi-Williams, said...

UNILAG Medical & Dental Alumni Of 2004 Celebrates 20 Years With ₦30m Legacy Project

20.12.2025

Medical and dental graduates of the College of Medicine, University of Lagos (CMUL), Class of 2004, have launched a week-long programme to commemorate 20 years after graduation, unveiling a ₦30 million legacy project aimed at strengthening medical education and mentoring future healthcare professionals. At a press briefing to kick off the anniversary, the Chairman of...

Avon Medical Unveils ₦200m Enhanced ICU Facility

20.12.2025

Avon Medical Practice has expanded its critical-care capacity with the launch of a fully enhanced Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The ₦200 million facility, located within its recently commissioned building extension, strengthens the hospital’s capability to manage high-acuity cases requiring advanced monitoring and specialised intervention. This facility directly tackles medical tourism by bringing world-class healthcare to...

NAFDAC Alerts Nigerians On Recall Of Imported Indomie Vegetable Flavour Noodles

19.12.2025

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued Public Alert No. 041/2025, warning Nigerians about the recall of Indomie brand noodles (Vegetable Flavour) due to the presence of undeclared allergens, milk and eggs. According to NAFDAC, the recall notice was issued by the French food safety authority, Rappel Conso, after...