On The Foreign Scene Arab mediators are waiting for Israel’s response after Hamas agreed to a new ceasefire and hostage release proposal. The plan, presented by Qatar and Egypt, is nearly identical to a U.S.-backed deal calling for a 60-day truce. Under it, about half of the 50 hostages believed […]
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The waiting is over, Nigerian woman welcomes twin girls in her 50s
There’s joy in the family of Adesuwa Ujiadughele, a Nigerian woman who has celebrated the birth of twin baby girls in her 50s. Announcing the news on Facebook on Monday, August 18, Ujiadughele described the journey to motherhood at her age as difficult but rewarding, thanking God for what she […]
Hon.Lilian Orogbu Raises Alarm Over Fraudulent Facebook Account Set Up By Scammers
A Member of the House of Representatives, Honorable Professor Oby Lilian Orogbu, has distanced herself from a fraudulent Facebook account falsely linking her to a Federal Government Agricultural Empowerment Fund. In a statement, Orogbu, who represents Awka North and South Federal Constituency, described the scheme as a scam by fraudsters […]
Canadian court rejects asylum request of Nigerian politician
A Canadian court has dismissed the final appeal of a Nigerian family seeking asylum over alleged Boko Haram threats, paving the way for their deportation this week. Adeniyi Muftau Gbadamosi, his wife, and two sons said militants attacked their home in 2018 after he converted to Christianity. But Justice Roger […]
Tinubu subsidises kidney dialysis cost by 76% in federal hospitals
President Bola Tinubu has approved a major cut in the cost of kidney dialysis at federal hospitals, reducing the fee from 50,000 naira to 12,000 naira per session. Presidential aide Daniel Bwala announced the development on Monday, saying the subsidy is already in effect at major medical centres across all […]
Nigeria’s 70,000 Naira Minimum Wage Eroded By Naira Depreciation
The United States has said Nigeria’s recently approved ₦70,000 minimum wage for federal workers has already lost its value due to the falling naira. In its 2024 Human Rights Practices report, the US Department of State noted that the wage, pegged at about $47.90 per month, is no longer above […]
Airport incident: NCAA summons Ibom Air crew, passenger
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has summoned an Ibom Air cabin crew member and passenger Comfort Emmanson over a reported incident on a Uyo-to-Lagos flight earlier this month. The NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, confirmed in Abuja that both parties will appear before investigators tomorrow. […]
Anambra Police Condemn Assault On Female NYSC Member In Oba
The Anambra State Police Command has condemned the alleged assault of a female National Youth Service Corps member in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area. Police spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed that the suspects, believed to be vigilante operatives, have been identified. However, investigations are stalled as the victim has […]
APC Rejects Anambra South Senatorial By-Election Result, Says Soludo Held Candidates Hostage
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the governor of Anambra State of orchestrating violence in last Saturday’s by-election in the state. The state had held by-elections to elect a representative in the Senate for Anambra South Senatorial Zone, and House of Assembly member of Onitsha North 1 State Constituency. […]
By-election: APC rejects APGA’s victory in Anambra, cites malpractices
The candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the Anambra South Senatorial by-election, Azuka Okwuosa, has rejected the results of the senatorial elections held in the seven local government areas in the zone on Saturday, August 16, 2025, alleging rigging and other electoral malpractices. Okwuosa accused APGA of using security […]