The political atmosphere in Benue State came under fresh scrutiny on Tuesday after the convoy of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, was reportedly blocked by suspected thugs while he was attempting to proceed into the state. Obi, who visited Benue to express solidarity with families affected by the 2025 killings in…
Senator Shehu Buba, representing Bauchi South Senatorial District, has challenged those accusing him of having links with bandits to provide credible evidence to substantiate their claims. Buba described the allegations as politically motivated, insisting that his accusers should present concrete evidence rather than making what he characterised as unsubstantiated claims. The senator said he was…
Medical experts have raised concerns over the growing circulation of fake and substandard products in Nigeria, warning that the development poses serious risks to public health. The doctors said the use of counterfeit medicines, food products, cosmetics and other consumer goods could expose Nigerians to serious health complications and, in some cases, death. They urged…
Nigerian businessman, Igho Ubiribo, reportedly received five penis enlargement injections before his death in Thailand, according to health authorities. The revelation was made by the clinic where Ubiribo reportedly sought treatment, following his death in the Southeast Asian country. According to the report, the businessman had undergone multiple procedures intended to increase the size of…
Mojisola Adeyeye, Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has criticised what she described as an aversion to public service among some Nigerians. Adeyeye spoke on Monday at a press conference in Lagos while responding to calls for her resignation over the circulation of counterfeit products in the country….
The Middle Belt Forum (MBF) has called for the prosecution of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, at the International Criminal Court (ICC) over alleged crimes against humanity and killings recorded during his tenure. The group accused the former governor of failing to adequately protect communities during periods of violence in Kaduna State, alleging that…
The Federal Government has been urged to cancel the newly introduced N4,000 fee for the verification of West African Examinations Council (WAEC) certificates, with critics describing the charge as an additional burden on Nigerian students. The call comes amid concerns that the new verification fee could make it more difficult for students and graduates to…
Ekiti Governorship Tribunal: Oluyede Withdraws Petition Challenging Oyebanji’s Re-election The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the June 20 election in Ekiti State, Dr Wole Oluyede, has withdrawn his petition challenging the re-election of Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The three-member Ekiti State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, sitting in Ado-Ekiti…
The Ekiti State Government has dismissed allegations of procurement irregularity over the ₦578.6 million contract awarded for the construction of an e-office and conference hall for the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Ado-Ekiti. The government explained that the amount is not a new or duplicate contract but comprises the original ₦443.46 million contract and ₦137.14…
The Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adeoye Aribasoye, has felicitated the Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Ekiti State, Rev. Dr. Adeyinka Aribasoye, on his 60th birthday, describing him as a father, mentor and builder of men. In a congratulatory message, the Speaker described the celebrant, who is…
