Daniel Daniel

Doctors under the aegis of the Association of Resident Doctors in the Federal Capital Territory have issued a warning to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, threatening to embark on the ‘deadliest shutdown’ of hospitals in 14 days if their outstanding demands are not met.The President of the Association, Dr George Ebong, issued the warning during …

A former aide on Human Rights to Atiku Abubakar, the Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general elections, Hon. Shima Ayati, has passed away. According to a family source, Mr. Ahangba Ayati, the deceased died on Saturday after a brief illness in Makurdi, Benue State.Hon. Shima Ayati was a grassroots …

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has announced the creation of seven new chiefdoms and emirates in the state. This development is expected to not only reposition the traditional institution but also whittle down the influence of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.The new chiefdoms and emirates, announced during a statewide broadcast on Monday, include …

The Edo State House of Assembly has approved N676 billion for the state government’s expenditures in the 2025 fiscal year. The development comes amidst controversy surrounding the suspension of elected local government executives by the assembly.The House passed the budget at a plenary session on Monday, increasing the initial proposal of N605 billion presented by …

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his stance on the removal of fuel subsidies, stating that he has no regrets over the decision. The Nigerian leader made the assertion during his inaugural Presidential Media Chat, on Monday, December 23, 2024.When questioned about the wisdom of implementing the subsidy removal and exchange rate unification policy without phasing …

President Bola Tinubu has come under intense criticism for advising Nigerians to manage their electricity bills by switching off their lights.POLITICS NIGERIA reports that the remark by the president was made during his presidential media chat, leading to outrage among many Nigerians who are already struggling to make ends meet.Human rights lawyer Malcolm Omirhobo was …

An Abuja High Court has ordered the Department of State Services (DSS) to release the detained President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Alhaji Bello Bodejo, pending his trial.Justice Mohammed Zubairu, a vacation judge, made the order after an ex-parte motion moved by Bodejo’s counsel, Reuben Atabo, SAN. The motion, marked: M/16976/2024, was filed on December …

The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has extended warm Christmas greetings to Nigerians. In a message posted on social media platform X, the former Anambra State governor urged citizens to reflect on the true spirit of Christmas.According to Obi, Christmas is a season of love, peace, and kindness, …

Councillors of Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State have dismissed rumours of an impeachment plot against their chairman, Hon. Benedicta Attoh.Led by the Leader of the House, Hon. Solomon Oghuma, the ten councillors declared that no amount of intimidation or enticement would persuade them to turn against their chairman, who they described as …

A fighter jet targeting the Lakurawa terrorist group mistakenly bombed two communities in Silame Local Government Area of Sokoto State, killing many villagers and injuring several others.The affected communities, Gidan Sama and Rumtuwa, were hit by the airstrike around 7am, according to locals. A resident of Silame, Malam Yahya, revealed that the two villages are …