Abia Deputy Gov Denies Rift Between Labour Party and NLC
The Deputy Governor of Abia State, Ikechukwu Emetu, has firmly denied speculations of a rift between the Labour Party (LP) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), describing the reports as unfounded and misleading. Emetu, who also serves as Chairman of the LP National Steering Committee for Membership Validation, spoke during an interview on the sidelines […]
Nigeria Struggles with 2,200 Gynaecologists for Seven Million Annual Births
Nigeria’s maternal health system is under mounting pressure as only about 2,200 registered obstetricians and gynaecologists serve a population exceeding 240 million, with nearly seven million births recorded annually. The alarming figure was disclosed by the Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON), raising fresh concerns over Nigeria’s rising maternal mortality rate and the […]
FG Releases N36m of N218bn Health Capital Budget as Hospitals Struggle with Equipment Shortages
The Federal Government has released only N36 million out of the N218 billion allocated for capital projects in Nigeria’s 2025 health budget, sparking alarm across the healthcare sector. The amount released represents approximately 0.015 per cent of the total capital allocation, a development stakeholders say threatens hospital upgrades, medical equipment procurement, and the expansion of […]
NAF Executed 1,200 Air Strikes Against Terrorists in Two Years – Ex-CAS Hasan Abubakar
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) conducted more than 5,000 operational sorties and executed over 1,200 precision air strikes against terrorists between June 2023 and October 2025, according to former Chief of the Air Staff, Hasan Abubakar. Abubakar made the disclosure during his Flying-Out Parade at the NAF Base in Abuja on Saturday, highlighting the Air […]
Cross River Launches Digital Traceability Scheme for Cocoa, Oil Palm, Coffee
The Cross River State Government has officially launched a statewide traceability programme for cocoa, coffee and oil palm, positioning the state as a leading source of deforestation-free and sustainably produced agricultural commodities in Nigeria. Governor Bassey Otu flagged off the initiative, which is designed to ensure end-to-end visibility of farm produce from cultivation to export […]
‘Wike Discovered Me’ — Fubara Dedicates Award to FCT Minister
Siminalayi Fubara has publicly acknowledged Nyesom Wike as his political benefactor, dedicating his Man of the Year award to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory in a speech that could reshape Rivers State’s political landscape. Speaking at the New Telegraph Award/Dinner Night in Lagos on Friday, the Rivers State governor delivered an emotional address […]
Europe Calls for US Reset at Munich Security Conference Amid Rising Tensions
European leaders have called for a reset in US-Europe relations at the annual Munich Security Conference, as transatlantic tensions deepen under pressure from US President Donald Trump. German leader Friedrich Merz on Friday urged “a new transatlantic partnership,” stressing that both sides must repair strained diplomatic ties and rebuild strategic trust. The high-level security talks […]
Russian Drone Strike Kills Woman in Odesa as Zaporizhzhia Hit by 655 Attacks
An overnight Russian drone strike in Odesa has killed a woman and set a residential building on fire, according to regional authorities, marking another deadly escalation in the ongoing Ukraine war. Odesa Residential Building Set Ablaze The governor of the southern Ukrainian region, Oleg Kiper, confirmed on Saturday that the attack ignited a fire in […]
Davido Child Custody Drama: Singer Mistakenly Attacks Tosin Bee in Lagos Court Fallout
Afrobeats superstar Davido has come under intense online scrutiny after mistakenly directing his anger at Nigerian gospel artiste Tosin Bee amid his ongoing child custody battle. The controversy erupted following heated proceedings at the Lagos State High Court over custody arrangements for his daughter, Imade Adeleke. Courtroom Tension Boils Over The emotional hearing reportedly saw […]
Jide Awobona: Why I Don’t Celebrate Valentine’s Day After Date Ended in Fight
Nollywood actor Jide Awobona has revealed why he does not subscribe to the idea of celebrating love exclusively on Valentine’s Day, recalling a university-era date that ended in a heated argument. Speaking in an interview with Saturday Beats, the actor described himself as “not really a Valentine’s person,” stressing that love should be expressed daily […]