There is currently tension in the South-South division of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as a fierce power struggle is currently ongoing between the region’s governors in the party and former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike, along with South-South PDP National Vice Chairman, Dan Orbih. At the centre of the crisis is the controversial PDP…
The United Kingdom’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has approved a “game-changing” twice-daily pill that is said to slow the spread of an incurable type of breast cancer. The drug, Truqap, developed by AstraZeneca, targets the AKT protein, a molecule known to fuel the multiplication of cancer cells. By inhibiting AKT’s action,…
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, was absent from activities organised by the Seyi Makinde-led government to commemorate the Oyo State 50th anniversary celebration. The week-long celebration featured several events that traditionally involve the participation of royal fathers across the state. However, the Alaafin did not attend any of the programmes. The Alaafin’s…
The Supreme Court will on Monday, December 16, determine the fate of President Bola Tinubu in a fresh suit seeking his removal from office as Nigeria’s leader. The new suit marked SC/CV/667/2023 is praying the apex court to sack Tinubu on two major grounds of alleged non-qualification to hold office as Nigeria’s President and usurpation…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has rolled out stringent procedures for screening of exceptional Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) candidates, who are still under the age of 16 years for admission into Nigerian universities in the 2025/2026 academic session. JAMB Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, who rolled out the measures during a virtual meeting…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Limited (NNPCL) has increased petrol price to N992 per litre from N865 per litre. No official reason has been given for the increment as of the time of filing this report. Across NNPC retail outlets visited by The Nation, attendants were seen adjusting their pumps to reflect the new price. At…
The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court on Wednesday said the Directorate of Road Services (widely known as VIO) should immediately cease confiscating vehicles or imposing fines on Nigerians over road traffic violations. Justice Nkeonye Evelyn Maha said while delivering judgement in FHC/ABJ/CS/1695/2023 on October 2, 2024, that the notorious road traffic inspectorate was…
Nigerian music superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has announced plans to mark his birthday this year with a donation of ₦300 million to orphanages and a charity dedicated to combating drug abuse and addiction among young people. The singer shared the news on Monday via X, writing, “Once again, my birthday this year,…
An Abuja-bound Ibom Air passenger has been arrested after he allegedly stole a huge amount of money from the luggage of another passenger who happened to be a foreigner. The passenger who boarded the Ibom Air flight from Uyo was caught by crew members. A video shared on social media on Thursday showed the moment…
The National Association of Nigerian Students has urged tertiary institutions across the country to introduce compulsory drug testing for both fresh and graduating students as part of their clearance process. The student body said the move would help tackle the growing menace of substance abuse on campuses and promote discipline among undergraduates. NANS President, Olushola…
