Reuben Abati, anchor of Arise Television’s Morning Show programme, has called on the Minister of Health, Mohammed Ali Pate, to prioritise strengthening Nigeria’s primary healthcare system before acquiring a health emergency helicopter. Abati’s comments came after a video went viral showing Pate reportedly in France negotiating agreements for the purchase of the helicopter. Speaking on…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned that the rapid spread of false information through broadcast media is the “greatest threat” to the credibility of Nigeria’s 2027 general election. Joash Amupitan, chairman of the commission, made the warning on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, while addressing the 81st General Assembly of the Broadcasting Organisations of…
Investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo has criticised President Bola Tinubu and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for causing hardship to Lagos residents during the commissioning of the Ojota-Opebi link bridge on Wednesday. In a post on X, Soyombo said thousands of commuters in the Opebi-Ikeja corridor were stranded for several hours, with some trapped in traffic…
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old man, Femi Agbeye, for allegedly murdering his three siblings in the Okitipupa community. The shocking incident has left the community in mourning. In a statement released on Thursday, April 8, 2026, the command’s spokesperson, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, confirmed the tragic event. According to the police, Femi…
Terra Cube has taken center stage as the biggest winner at the 2026 Advertisers Association of Nigeria (ADVAN) Marketing Excellence Awards, earning the prestigious Brand of the Year title. This award is considered the highest honor in Nigerian marketing, celebrating brands that excel in strategy, creativity, execution, and measurable results. However, The ADVAN Awards are the gold…
The Covenant University has denied allegations of negligence in the death of Toluwase Jesutunmise Emmanuel, a 500-level student of Building Technology in the institution. Earlier, social media was awash with claims that there was no oxygen supply at its medical centre and that staff resorted to prayers instead of providing urgent medical attention to the…
Oluremi Tinubu has donated 10,000 disposable sanitary pads to schoolgirls in Kogi State as part of efforts to promote menstrual health and keep girls in school. The donation was made in Lokoja during the launch of her “Flow With Confidence” campaign under the Renewed Hope Initiative. Represented by the wife of the Kogi State Governor,…
Global oil markets saw a dramatic (drop) after Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire agreement with Iran, easing tensions around the critical Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices crashed sharply, with benchmarks falling toward $92 per barrel following the announcement. The ceasefire includes a temporary reopening of the Strait of Hormuz—a key global oil route responsible…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) chapter at the University of Jos (UNIJOS) has declared an indefinite strike over the delayed payment of lecturers’ March 2026 salaries and unpaid Earned Academic Allowances (EAA). In a statement issued on Tuesday, Jurbe Molwus, chairman of ASUU UNIJOS, said the strike would commence on Wednesday, with lecturers…
Wizkid has thrown shade at Burna Boy following an alleged incident involving DJ Tunez, one of Wizkid’s associates, whom Burna reportedly targeted. The drama began with claims that Burna and his crew confronted DJ Tunez at Obi’s House in Lagos. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Wizkid fired back at Burna, mocking him by calling him…
