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Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital Staff Protest Acting CMD in Calabar

August 26, 2025August 26, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Staff of the Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital in Calabar, Cross River State, on Monday staged a protest against the Acting Chief Medical Director (CMD), Dr. Theophilus Osim, accusing him of disobeying a directive from the Federal Ministry of Health to begin the process of appointing a substantive CMD. The demonstration, led by the Senior Staff Association of […]

Air Peace to Launch Direct Lagos–São Paulo Flights After Tinubu’s Brazil Visit

August 26, 2025August 26, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Nigeria’s flag carrier, Air Peace, will soon commence direct flights from Lagos to São Paulo, following a new bilateral agreement sealed during President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to Brazil. The development was confirmed on Tuesday in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. According to him, Brazilian President […]

INEC Urges Osun Residents to Collect Over 360,000 Unclaimed PVCs

August 26, 2025August 26, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has appealed to residents of Osun State who are yet to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to seize the opportunity of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. INEC’s spokesperson in the state, Musa Olurode, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, noting that no fewer than 360,794 […]

Tinubu Welcomes Petrobras’ Return to Nigeria, Signs Fresh MoUs with Brazil

August 26, 2025August 26, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

President Bola Tinubu on Monday announced the imminent return of Petrobras, Brazil’s state-owned oil company, to Nigeria—five years after it suspended joint venture operations in the country. Speaking at a joint press conference in Brasília during his state visit to Brazil, Tinubu said the company’s comeback would strengthen energy cooperation between both nations. “We have […]

PDP Zones 2027 Presidential Ticket to South, Confirms Damagum as Chairman

August 26, 2025August 26, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has resolved to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the South, setting the stage for Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and other southern contenders to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the next general election. The decision was reached during the party’s 102nd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. The NEC also […]

NISAYA Inaugurates South-South Zonal Executives in Benin City

August 25, 2025August 25, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Nigerian Students and Youths Association (NISAYA) has inaugurated its South-South zonal executives to pilot the affairs of the association in the region. The ceremony, held in Benin City, Edo State, drew the presence of government representatives, student leaders, and youth groups across the South-South. Speaking at the event, NISAYA’s National President, Comrade Lawrence Ikehi, […]

NEMA Confirms Six Dead, Three Missing in Sokoto Canoe Mishap

August 25, 2025August 25, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed the death of six people following a canoe accident in Garin-Faji, Sabon-Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. According to the agency, the incident occurred on Friday, involving 30 passengers. Out of the number, 21 people, including two canoe operators, were rescued alive. Six bodies were recovered […]

NOA Warns Riverine Communities in Kebbi to Relocate Ahead of Dam Water Release

August 25, 2025August 25, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The National Orientation Agency (NOA), Kebbi State Directorate, has issued a strong warning to communities living along the banks of River Goronyo and River Niger, urging them to relocate immediately as water will soon be released from nearby dams. According to the agency, the measure is necessary to safeguard the structural safety of the dams […]