Abuja, July 11, 2025 — The Nigerian Senate has recommended a ₦200 million compensation for the family of two-year-old Ivan Onose Omhonrina, who was killed by a stray bullet fired by an operative of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) during a raid in Okpanam, Delta State, in July 2023. The Senate’s resolution followed
Abuja, July 11, 2025 — The Nigerian Senate has raised serious concerns over unresolved discrepancies in the audited financial statements of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), amounting to ₦210 trillion covering the period from 2017 to 2023. During a Thursday session, the Senate’s Committee on Public Accounts, chaired by Senator Aliyu Wadada, insisted
Abuja, July 11, 2025 — As Nigeria’s population races toward an estimated 400 million by 2050, alarming new data reveals that less than 20% of the population currently has access to any form of health coverage. This revelation underscores a growing public health crisis in Africa’s most populous nation, where the demand for healthcare is
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has officially prohibited the examination of pharmaceutical-related cargoes at bonded terminals across the country, directing that all such inspections be confined to only four designated commands. This directive is aimed at strengthening oversight and ensuring stricter compliance with importation regulations governing sensitive medical and pharmaceutical products. In a notice circulated
July 11, 2025 — Lagos, Nigeria – A renowned medical expert, Dr. Rufus Ojewola, has commended the progress made in Nigeria’s surgical field over the past five decades, describing the advancements as “tremendous.” Speaking during a health forum on Tuesday, Dr. Ojewola, a leading consultant surgeon, highlighted that despite systemic challenges, Nigeria’s surgical capabilities have
In a decisive move to restore discipline and promote a conducive learning environment, the Oyo State Government has launched a rigorous crackdown on hooliganism in schools across the state. Alongside this, authorities have introduced a strict ban on the use of mobile phones within school premises to curb distractions and prevent the escalation of disruptive
July 11, 2025 | Abuja, Nigeria – Despite mounting global uncertainties, including intensifying trade tensions and the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, Nigeria’s economy has shown notable resilience in the first half of 2025, according to a new macroeconomic report by FSDH Merchant Bank. The report highlights that Nigeria has managed to sustain economic
Abuja, July 11, 2025 — The Federal Government has attributed the delay in processing June 2025 salaries for some federal civil servants to a technical network glitch at Zenith Bank, which affected automated payments into affected employees’ accounts. In a statement released by the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF), spokesman Bawa Mokwa
Lagos, July 11, 2025 — Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has expressed serious doubts about the future viability of Nigeria’s state‑owned refineries, warning that the facilities in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna may never function despite massive investments. Speaking on Thursday at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lekki, during a visit by members of the
Abuja, July 11, 2025 — The U.S. Embassy in Abuja has clarified that recent restrictions on Nigerian non‑immigrant visas are not connected to Nigeria’s decision to decline hosting Venezuelan asylum seekers, but are part of a broader global “reciprocity” review. The visa policy, effective July 8, limits most non‑immigrant visas issued to Nigerians to single-entry and
