The Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Ebute Metta, Lagos, has raised serious concerns about the crippling cost of electricity, revealing that it spends N20 million monthly despite receiving just 3 hours of public power supply daily. The startling revelation was made by the outgoing Medical Director, Dr. Adedamola Dada, during a media briefing where he outlined…
The President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Comrade Atiku Abubakar Isah, has filed a fundamental human rights lawsuit at the Federal High Court in Abuja. He is seeking a total of N38.3 billion in damages over allegations of unlawful detention, abduction, and torture. In the suit, Seyi Tinubu—son of President Bola Ahmed…
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has distributed a total of N1.681 trillion in revenue generated in April 2025 to the Federal Government, 36 states, and 774 local government councils. NaijaBlogDaily reports that this marks an increase of N103 billion compared to the N1.578 trillion shared in March 2025, signaling a modest rise in national…
Controversial Nigerian social media critic, Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has been re-arrested by the Nigerian Police over allegations of cyberbullying Nollywood actresses Iyabo Ojo and Tonto Dikeh, as well as music producer Samklef. VDM appeared on Thursday before Justice Musa Liman at the Federal High Court in Abuja, where he was slammed…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially admitted that errors occurred during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), affecting the performance of many candidates nationwide. This was disclosed by JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, during a press briefing held on Wednesday in Abuja. He expressed regret over the situation, saying: “What should…
Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing Edo North, has dared veteran journalist and Arise TV anchor, Dr. Reuben Abati, to a “street fight” over what he described as disrespectful and mischievous remarks made during a live broadcast. The fiery challenge came during Oshiomhole’s appearance on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Tuesday, where he reacted to Abati’s comments…
In a major development from the National Assembly, the House of Representatives has rejected a proposed constitutional amendment bill seeking to implement rotational presidency across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. The controversial bill, championed by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Okezie Kalu, aimed to formalize the rotation of the presidency and vice presidency among the North Central, North…
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday celebrated Ayelabola Ololade, a final-year Computer Science student and model at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), for her historic entry into the Guinness World Records. Ololade made global headlines after completing an astonishing 130.62 kilometers on a catwalk — the longest distance ever walked on a runway by…
Retired Navy Captain Omoniyi Caleb Olubolade, a former Military Administrator of Bayelsa State, has passed away at the age of 70. The respected elder statesman, who hailed from Ipoti-Ekiti in Ekiti State, died on Sunday, May 11, 2025, in Apapa, Lagos. Olubolade, who celebrated his 70th birthday on November 30, 2024, reportedly slumped while playing…
The Governing Council of Yakubu Gowon University (formerly University of Abuja) has officially appointed Mrs. Roseline Adakayi as the institution’s new Acting Registrar. The announcement was made in a statement on Monday by Dr. Habib Yakoob, Acting Director of Information. The appointment, approved by the Council Chairman, Dr. Olanrewaju Tejuoso, is effective May 12, 2025,…
