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Kano Politician Najatu Remains Unyielding, Declines to Retract or Apologize for Accusations Against Ribadu Regarding Tinubu’s Corruption Claims

Editorial Team04 mins

Kano-based politician Najatu Muhammadu has vowed not to retract or apologise over her statement regarding Nuhu Ribadu’s past comments on corruption allegations against President Bola Tinubu.    Muhammadu’s response follows a demand from Ribadu, now the National Security Adviser (NSA), for a public apology and retraction over her remarks in a viral TikTok video.  …

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Nigerian Government Unveils Emergency Hotline to Address Kidnapping Crisis

Editorial Team03 mins

In a bid to address the escalating kidnapping crisis across Nigeria, the Federal Government has introduced a toll-free emergency hotline, 112, for citizens to report abductions and other security threats. The initiative, unveiled by the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), aims to curb the rising tide of ransom-driven kidnappings that have plagued the nation. Major…

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Adeyanju Urges US, UK, and Others to Enforce Visa Ban on Nigerian Police PRO Adejobi and Family for Stifling Free Speech

Editorial Team04 mins

Deji Adeyanju & Partners, a public interest law firm, has petitioned the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and the European Union to impose a visa ban on Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police Force, over alleged crackdowns on freedom of speech. The petition alleges that Adejobi…

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TUC Backs NLC in Opposing Proposed Increases in Tolls, Telecom, and Electricity Tariffs, Issues Warning of Nationwide Protests

Editorial Team03 mins

Tensions are rising as the Trade Union Congress (TUC) has thrown its weight behind the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in rejecting the federal government’s proposed hikes in electricity tariffs, telecom charges, and road tolls. The unions warn that these measures, if implemented, could push struggling Nigerians further into economic hardship and provoke mass unrest. Speaking…

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VP Shettima: Nigeria’s Healthcare System Earns International Recognition

Editorial Team02 mins

Nigeria is witnessing a surge in reverse medical tourism, in a striking shift in global medical trends, with patients from the United States and other countries opting for affordable and high-quality kidney transplants within its borders. Vice President Kashim Shettima made this claim on Thursday while receiving members of the Nigerian Association of Nephrology (NAN)…

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