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JUST IN: FCT resident doctors begin seven-days warning strike

Awwal Owolabi 8 September 2025 0

Resident doctors in the Federal Capital Territory have commenced a seven-day warning strike, accusing the government of neglect and warning that the health system is on the brink of collapse. Announcing the action in a communique, Dr George Ebong, ARD-FCT President, said the strike was

Politics

2027 Elections: I won’t align with Tinubu to govern Lagos, says Rhodes-Vivour

Awwal Owolabi 8 September 2025 0

Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the Labour Party’s 2023 governorship candidate, has ruled out the possibility of aligning with President Bola Tinubu’s political machinery to become the governor of Lagos. Rhodes-Vivour made the statement on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, dismissing the idea outright while citing a difference of agenda and purpose. “No. I will rather go

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SERAP drags RMAFC to court over proposed salary hike for politicians

Awwal Owolabi 8 September 2025 0

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has taken the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to court over its plan to increase the salaries of political and public office holders. Mohammed Shehu, RMAFC chairman, had last month defended the proposal, describing the current pay for Nigeria’s top office holders as “paltry.”

Politics

Peter Obi to FG: Declare national war on insecurity

Awwal Owolabi 8 September 2025 0

Peter Obi, Labour Party 2023 presidential candidate, has called on federal government to declare a national war on insecurity due to the scale of killings across the country. Obi, writing on X after reports of more than 100 deaths in coordinated attacks across Borno, Sokoto, Katsina, and Edo over the weekend, described the incidents as […]

Business

Falana backs NUPENG, demands FG to caution Dangote

Awwal Owolabi 8 September 2025 0

Femi Falana, SAN, a human rights lawyer, has warned that Dangote refinery’s alleged anti-union policy violates both Nigerian law and international labour conventions. Speaking in a statement issued on Sunday, Falana condemned reports that the Dangote Refinery was compelling newly recruited CNG tanker drivers to sign contracts preventing them from joining recognised unions

Business

United Nigeria Airlines signs purchase deal with Southwest Airlines for six Boeing Aircraft

Awwal Owolabi 7 September 2025 0

United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) has signed a purchase agreement with Southwest Airlines for six Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The signing took place on September 3 at Southwest’s headquarters in Dallas, Texas. The agreement confirms Southwest’s commitment to deliver the aircraft to UNA in line with the terms of the purchase contract. At the signing were senior […]

Crime News

EXCLUSIVE: How N200m contract deal triggered ex-boyfriend to kill Lagos woman — sister

Awwal Owolabi 7 September 2025 0

Hope Okwori has recounted how her sister, Deborah Okwori, was murdered by her ex-boyfriend, Lintex Ogale, at their residence in Lagos. On September 5, reports spread across social media that a man stabbed his ex-girlfriend to death for moving on without him. In an interview with Daily Times Nigeria, Hope said Deborah met Lintex only […]

Entertainment Featured

Tribute to Giorgio Armani: The Maestro of Modern Elegance

Awwal Owolabi 7 September 2025 0

Giorgio Armani, the Italian designer who redefined modern fashion with his pared-down elegance and quiet authority, has died in Milan at the age of 91. His passing closes an era in which his name became synonymous not only with clothing, but with a lifestyle rooted in restraint, discipline, and international allure. Born in Piacenza in […]

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“Stop shedding crocodile tears” – Enugu state government calls out Sujimoto CEO

Awwal Owolabi 7 September 2025 0

The Enugu state government (ESG) has called out Olasijibomi Ogundele, CEO of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, over his crying theatrics, after defrauding the state of N5.7 billion. In a statement released on Friday night, Malachy Agbo, commissioner for information in Enugu, accused Ogundele of premeditated fraud, stating that his video was just to draw public […]

Politics

2027 Elections: Tambuwal reveals ‘national’ plan to unseat Tinubu

Awwal Owolabi 6 September 2025 0

Aminu Tambuwal, ex-governor of Sokoto, has revealed plans to unseat President Tinubu in 2027 as a national consensus, which he is willing to do his best to achieve. Speaking on Channels TV’s Politics Today, the former speaker revealed his commitment to ousting Tinubu and APC from the presidential seat in the 2027 elections. “I am […]

Politics

Tambuwal: I will always support Atiku for presidency over Wike

Awwal Owolabi 6 September 2025 0

Aminu Tambuwal, former governor of Sokoto, has revealed that he would always choose Atiku over Wike for Nigerian presidency although the FCT minister is his friend. Tambuwal made this statement on Friday during the Politics Today program on Channels TV, while refuting claims that he betrayed the ex- Rivers governor in 2022. In 2022, Tambuwal […]

Entertainment

Naira Marley chases the limelight again with new single titled: Cartoon

Awwal Owolabi 6 September 2025 0

It is true what people say, that when life hits you hard, you become a motivational speaker. Your words begin to carry deep meanings; first for yourself and then others. This is what has happened to Azeez Adeshina Fashola, PKA, Naira Marley of late, tweeting series of motivational messages, since the release of his new […]

Politics

“Leave El-Rufai alone, focus on bandits” – ADC calls out FG over intimidation

Awwal Owolabi 5 September 2025 0

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called out the federal government for intimidating El-Rufai, Malami, and other opposition leaders, while failing to address the issues of insecurity. Bolaji Abdullahi, ADC national publicity secretary, released a statement on Friday to criticise the recent attack on the convoy of Abubakar Malami and the summons issued to Nasir […]

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Sujimoto CEO responds to EFCC claims, promises to clear his name

Awwal Owolabi 5 September 2025 0

Olasijibomi Ogundele, CEO of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, has denied allegations of money laundering made against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Earlier on Friday, the EFCC released a statement through its spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, declaring Ogundele wanted for money laundering. Ogundele, popularly known as Sujimoto, has now

Politics

Peter Obi to Tinubu: Achieving revenue targets means nothing to average Nigerians

Awwal Owolabi 4 September 2025 0

Peter Obi, Labour Party 2023 presidential candidate, has criticised the FG’s celebration of an increase in revenue when the majority of the citizens are still suffering. The former Anambra state governor made the statement on his official X platform on Thursday to educate the government on the need to prioritise the people’s well-being. On Wednesday, […]

Entertainment

‘My marriage did not last long because it was public’ – Toke Makinwa

Awwal Owolabi 4 September 2025 0

Toke Makinwa, popular media personality, has revealed the reason her previous marriage did not last long and the public criticism she faced after she got divorced. Toke Makinwa made the revelation in a recent interview with another media personality, Chude Jideonwo, where she discussed the challenges that comes with a ‘public’ marriage. The actress acknowledged […]

Business

FCCPC slams N100m sanction on loan apps over unethical practices

Awwal Owolabi 4 September 2025 0

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has placed a N100m sanction on loan apps to curb unethical practices by digital lenders in Nigeria. Tunji Bello, Commission’s Executive Vice Chairman and CEO, made the disclosure in Abuja on Wednesday, and was signed by Ondaje Ijagwu, FCCPC’s Director of Corporate Affairs. According to the statement, […]

Crime

NAF’s airstrikes kill over ’15 terrorists’ in Borno

Awwal Owolabi 4 September 2025 0

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says more than 15 terrorists were killed during an airstrike in Borno state on Wednesday. Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, NAF’s spokesperson, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, describing the operation as “carefully planned and executed”. Ejodame said the air force acted on credible intelligence about a newly established terrorist […]

Politics

Kwankwaso open to joining APC ahead of 2027, says Jibrin

Awwal Owolabi 4 September 2025 0

Abdulmumin Jibrin, member of the house of representatives from Kano state, says Rabiu Kwankwaso, his principal, is open to joining the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general election. Jibrin made this known on Wednesday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today when asked about Kwankwaso’s political direction. The lawmaker, who

Business

Tinubu hails surge in non-oil revenues, declares end to local borrowing

Awwal Owolabi 4 September 2025 0

President Tinubu says Nigeria has recorded its “strongest fiscal performance in recent history” citing a rise in non-oil revenue collections between January and August 2025. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, released the statement on his official X platform on Wednesday. The Tinubu-led administration attributed the latest revenue