The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Ali Pate, has said that Nigeria has the capacity to respond effectively to medical emergencies, even as he acknowledged the need for increased investment in the country’s healthcare system. Dr. Pate made the remarks yesterday while speaking on Sunday Politics, noting that although significant investments have…
The Presidential Coalition Council has officially kicked off its nationwide mobilization campaign in Ibadan, Oyo State, urging Nigerians to re-elect President Tinubu in 2027, saying a second term would allow the consolidation of the far-reaching reforms initiated by his administration. The call was made by the National Coordinator of the PCC, Mr. Abiodun Faleke, during…
The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, have stepped up joint efforts to curb the diversion of petroleum products meant for local consumption, as both agencies move to strengthen Nigeria’s energy security. This was disclosed on Sunday in a statement by the spokesperson of NCS, Abdullahi Maiwada….
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has vowed that there is no going back on its planned nationwide protest scheduled for December 17 against the wave of insecurity confronting the country. National President of the union, Joe Ajaero, made this vow shortly after a courtesy visit to the Chairman of the nineteen Northern States Governors’ Forum…
President Bola Tinubu has approved a massive increase in the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) ’s budget from about N3 billion to nearly N20 billion. The Chairman of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), Dr Abubakar Bello, disclosed this in an interview with newsmen in Abuja. Bello said the increase was to overhaul the nation’s…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, says the efforts of President Bola Tinubu are gradually addressing brain drain and other health challenges facing Nigerians. Alhaji Idris stated this at the fourth attestation ceremony of the 2025 class of MBBS students of Nile University of Nigeria yesterday in Abuja. He said the…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has again reduced its petrol gantry price, slashing the ex-depot rate from N828 to N699 per litre. Real-time market data published on Petroleumprice.ng on Friday showed that the refinery implemented another major downward review, cutting the Premium Motor Spirit benchmark price by N129 per litre — a 15.58 per cent reduction….
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Tabernacle Worship and Prayer Ministry, Los Angeles, California, USA, in partnership with the Sadiat Toyin Lawal Foundation, has extended support to students, widows, and physically challenged persons in Ibadan through a series of community outreach programmes aimed at uplifting vulnerable groups. The outreach began at Ikereku Community Grammar School in Akinyele…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja has told advocates of New Oyo State with capital in Oyo to put their house in order for their dream of a new state to become a reality. Receiving the Committee on the creation of Ibadan and New Oyo State at the Olubadan Palace,Oke- Aremo,Ibadan…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu His Imperial Majesty Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja has called on all societies, Clubs and other social groups to embark on developmental projects to improve the economic well-being of the people rather than concentrating on only social activities The Clarion call was contained in the press release issued and signed by his Chief…