Vice President Kashim Shettima has observed that Nigeria is witnessing a surge in reverse medical tourism, with patients from the United States and other countries thronging the nation’s hospitals to seek affordable and high-quality kidney transplants. The vice president attributed the choice of Nigeria for treatment to affordability and high-quality expertise within the country’s medical…
The Anambra State Government has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic passing of Hon. Justice Azuka, a member of the Anambra State House of Assembly representing Onitsha North State Constituency I. The government extended its condolences to the Speaker and members of the Anambra State House of Assembly, his family, and his constituents in a…
A United States district judge has ruled that Elon Musk cannot access US Treasury payments data, limiting the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to restricted oversight. Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly approved a temporary agreement allowing only two Musk associates, Tom Krause and Marko Elez, to have “read-only” access to certain Treasury records. The decision follows concerns…
The Rivers State Police Command is seeking the public’s assistance in locating the parents or guardians of a 14-year-old girl, Oluchi Chisom. She hails from Otu Ocha Village, Umuoba Anam, Aguleri, Anambra State, and was found wandering along NTA Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. A Good Samaritan brought her to the Ozuoba Police Station, where…
His Royal Majesty, Oba Idowu Basibo (Odoru V), the Alaperu of Iperu Remo, has reportedly joined his ancestors. The unsettling news broke on the evening of February 6, 2025, sending shockwaves throughout the community. According to local sources, the rumour of the king’s death has ignited deep-seated cultural fears among the indigenous people, primarily due…
Major General Chris Jemitola (Rtd), former Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo and a distinguished military officer, has passed away. The General died after collapsing at the IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja on Thursday morning. According to family sources, Jemitola was swiftly rushed to the hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival….
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has instructed all police officers affected by the recent directive from the Police Service Commission (PSC) to disregard the order. The PSC had directed officers who have served 35 years or reached 60 years of age to retire immediately. A wireless message from the office of the…
The House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution announced on Thursday that it has received 31 proposals for the creation of new states across the six geopolitical zones. During the plenary, Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu read a letter from the committee outlining the conditions that must be met before any state…
The National Disciplinary Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has invited the party’s embattled National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, ex-Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom and 10 others. The Chairman of the committee, Tom Ikimi, in a statement on Thursday in Abuja, disclosed that the committee had so far received and considered five petitions. Mr Ikimi…
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday, February 6, announced a change in the leadership structure of various federal universities across the country. A statement by the presidential aide on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga said the changes are to take effect immediately. According to Onanuga, the governing council of the Yakubu Gowon University formerly University of…