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Obi Media Office dismisses Bwala’s claims, rejects ‘transactional politics’
The Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR) has dismissed allegations by presidential spokesperson Daniel Bwala that its principal, Peter Obi, sought to engage him politically, describing the claim as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Friday, POMR said it would ordinarily ignore what it called Bwala’s “baseless accusations,” but decided to respond to prevent members of […]
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Tinubu urges media to hold states, LGs accountable like his administration
President Bola Tinubu on Friday called on media executives to scrutinize state and local governments as rigorously as they monitor his administration. Speaking at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, while hosting media proprietors, executives, and members of the Nigeria Guild of Editors, Tinubu highlighted that states and local governments now enjoy greater financial autonomy under his […]
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ADC: 63% poverty is Tinubu’s scorecard
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described recent reports that Nigeria’s poverty rate rose to 63% after the removal of petrol subsidy as the real scorecard of President Bola Tinubu and consequence of his ill-defined neoliberal economic policies. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said the new […]
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Shi’ites stage pro-Iran protests at Abuja national mosque, three states
Members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), also known as Shi’ites, have staged a protest at the National Mosque in Abuja on Friday to express their support for Iran. The group had attended the regular Friday prayer at the mosque before launching the demonstration. The protesters began shouting “Allahu Akbar” and quickly gathered in […]
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Senate will pass 2026 appropriation bill on March 31, says Akpabio
Senate Press Godswill Akpabio says the upper legislative chamber will pass the 2026 appropriation bill on March 31. Akpabio spoke during plenary on Thursday before the senate adjourned for the Sallah break. He said senate committees would continue working during the recess, particularly on budget defence sessions and coordination with the committee on appropriations. Akpabio […]
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Dangote refinery raises petrol price to N1,175/litre as crude spikes
The Dangote Petrochemical Refinery has raised the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit to N1,175 per litre, reversing an earlier reduction of N100 announced earlier in the week, as a fresh surge in global crude oil prices pushes up refining costs. A senior official who spoke with our correspondent anonymously because he was not authorised […]
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Omisore drops court case challenging APC gov primary in Osun
The campaign organisation of former senator Iyiola Omisore says he has already withdrawn the lawsuit he filed over the disqualification of several governorship aspirants ahead of the All Progressives Congress governorship primary in Osun State. In a statement released on Thursday in Osogbo, the organisation’s Director-General, Ajibola Famurewa, said the case had been discontinued. According […]
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I’m not thinking of another election, court cases are distractions – Aiyedatiwa
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has dismissed claims that he is pursuing re-election, describing the suggestion as premature and the court cases surrounding his tenure as unnecessary distractions, even as a Federal High Court has barred him from contesting the 2028 governorship election in the state. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, Aiyedatiwa […]
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UK announces road closures, no-fly zones for Tinubu’s state visit
Britain will impose airspace restrictions and deploy armed police officers in Windsor next week as President Bola Tinubu arrives for a state visit hosted by King Charles III. Tinubu is expected to begin the visit on Wednesday, March 18, in the company of his wife, Oluremi Tinubu, with a reception at Windsor Castle. Thames Valley […]
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Ireti Kingibe not suspended – ADC dismisses reports
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has dismissed reports that Senator Ireti Kingibe has been suspended from the party, describing the claims as false and misleading. Kingibe currently represents the Federal Capital Territory in the Senate. In a statement issued on Thursday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the ADC is not aware of […]
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IGP Disu warns rank and file against misuse of firearms
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Disu Olatunji Rilwan, has read the riot act to officers and men of the Nigerian Police over the misuse of firearms in the course of discharging their duties. He also urged them to ensure strict compliance with police professional ethics and decorum in their engagements with the civilian populace. IGP […]
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NELFUND extends student loan application for 2025/2026 academic session
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has granted another extension for its Student Loan Application Portal to accommodate institutions that requested additional time for the 2025/2026 academic session. The announcement was made on Thursday in a statement signed by NELFUND’s Director of Strategic Communications, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi. According to the statement, the extension applies only to institutions […]
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Electoral Act: Afenifere Decries Shielding Candidates With Fake Certificates
OSOGBO— THE pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has taken a swipe at the National Assembly for removing the presentation of forged certificates as a ground for challenging election results in the newly enacted Electoral Act 2026. Afenifere, in a statement by its leader and National Publicity Secretary, Oba Oladipo Olaitan and Mr Justice Faloye, described the legislative change […]
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A’Court fallout: Makinde, Bala split over Wike peace deal
In a development likely to shape the future of the Peoples Democratic Party ahead of the 2027 elections, Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, and the party’s Board of Trustees have endorsed a Court of Appeal-backed reconciliation accord with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike’s camp. Senior party leaders, speaking on condition of […]
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Nigerians In Iran Escorted To Armenia Border For Safe Exit – NIDCOM
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has stated that Nigerians who wish to leave Iran are being safely escorted across the Armenian border by officials of the Nigerian Embassy in Tehran. In a statement posted on X on Wednesday, the commission said the move was aimed at ensuring a “smooth and secure passage for those […]
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Osun gov: Adeleke, Oyebamiji dream victory as campaign begins
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, campaigning on the platform of Accord and the main opposition party in the state, the All Progressives Congress, with its candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, has expressed confidence in winning the August 15 governorship poll as the campaign activities for the election officially commenced on Wednesday. In the timetable released by the […]
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Court adjourns El-Rufai’s N1bn suit against ICPC, others until March 25
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday adjourned the hearing of a N1 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna State, against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and four other respondents until March 25. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik adjourned the matter to allow parties […]
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“I am a die-hard democrat, democracy will thrive under me” – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday described himself as a “die-hard democrat”, reaffirming his commitment to sustaining democracy and the rule of law in Nigeria as a lasting legacy. The President also acknowledged that the unity and stability of the country rest on the pillars of good governance, assuring that his administration would uphold these principles […]
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Tambuwal quits PDP, joins ADC
Aminu Tambuwal, a former governor of Sokoto state, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a letter dated March 11 and addressed to his ward chairman in Tambuwal/Shinfiri, the senator who represents Sokoto South in the upper legislative chamber cited the “persistent internal crisis” and “ongoing conflicts” in the PDP. He announced that […]
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Iran won’t play at the World Cup, says sports minister
Iran has announced it will not participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing ongoing conflict with the United States.  The decision was confirmed by Ahmad Donyamali, Iran sports minister, during an appearance on state television on Wednesday. Citing safety concerns following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, supreme leader, Donyamali stated, “Considering that this […]
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I’ve been sad; I can’t cope with diesel price hike — Kunle Afolayan
Famous Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan, has expressed frustration over the rising cost of diesel, saying the hike has left him sad and struggling to sustain operations at his business facilities. In a video that has since gone viral on social media, Afolayan disclosed that he spends about N11 million on diesel every month at his KAP Film […]
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FG seeks to connect schools nationwide to internet, says Tunji Alausa
The federal government has initiated plans to connect schools across Nigeria to the internet. In a statement on Wednesday, Folasade Boriowo, director of press and public relations at the Ministry of Education, said the initiative was discussed at a high-level meeting involving Tunji Alausa, minister of education, and Bosun Tijani, minister of communications, innovation, and […]
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UCH resident doctors threaten indefinite strike over hospital’s lingering electricity crisis
Resident doctors at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Oyo state, have threatened to embark on an indefinite strike over the hospital’s lingering electricity crisis. The resident doctors had earlier embarked on a one-week warning strike from March 2 to 6, 2026, to demand improved electricity supply within the hospital premises. Uthman Adedeji, president of […]
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FG begins evacuation of willing Nigerians in Iran via Armenia Border
The Federal Government has commenced the evacuation of willing Nigerians in Iran, escorting them safely across the Armenian border amid rising tensions in the Middle East. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), confirmed the operation in a post on her X (formerly Twitter) handle on Tuesday. She said officials from the […]
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PDP won’t die — party will be on the ballot in 2027, says Turaki faction
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), led by Kabiru Turaki, says the party will participate in the 2027 general election despite its internal crisis.  Ini Ememobong, spokesperson of the Turaki faction of the PDP, spoke on Tuesday after an expanded meeting of the party’s board of trustees (BoT), which included governors, national working committee (NWC) […]
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UCH in darkness again

UCH in darkness again

March 11, 2026

There is something profoundly symbolic — and deeply tragic — about a hospital swathed in darkness. In the operating theatre, darkness is not an inconvenience; it is a death sentence. In the intensive care unit, a power outage is not a management failure; it is a clinical catastrophe. And yet, for more than 16 months, […]
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