KEDCO Under Fire As Three Die After Power Cut at Teaching Hospital
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The death of three patients on life support at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) has sparked outrage after the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) cut off power supply to the facility over an outstanding debt of nearly N950 million. Hospital spokesperson, Hauwa Dutse, confirmed the tragic incident in a statement on Monday, […]
SSANU, NASU Threaten Nationwide Strike, Demand Salary Arrears
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) have issued a seven-day ultimatum, threatening a nationwide shutdown of universities. In a joint statement, the unions accused the government of “unjust disbursement” of N50 billion earned allowances and failing to pay withheld […]
Anambra Governorship Poll: LAJA Urges Issue-Based Campaigns
By: Chinedu Echianu Ahead of the November 8, 2025 governorship election in Anambra State, the League of Anambra Journalists in Abuja (LAJA) has called on political actors to conduct their campaigns with civility. The group is also urging contestants to focus on issues that directly affect the people rather than resorting to name-calling and divisive […]
Hilda Baci’s Jollof Sets Guinness World Record
By: Aremu Toyeebaht Nigerian celebrity chef, Hilda Baci, has once again etched her name in history after setting a new Guinness World Record for the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice, weighing an astonishing 8,780 kilogrammes (19,356 lb 9 oz). The record-breaking feat, achieved in partnership with food brand Gino, took place at Victoria Island, […]
World Athletics Championships: Amusan Shines with Silver in 100m Hurdles
By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s sprint hurdler, Tobi Amusan, delivered another world-class performance on Monday, winning the silver medal in the women’s 100m hurdles final at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. The 2022 world champion and former record holder clocked 12.29 seconds at the National Stadium, narrowly missing out on gold to Switzerland’s Ditaji […]
Civil Society Situation Room Warns Nigeria’s Democracy Under Siege
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Nigerian Civil Society Situation Room has cautioned that Nigeria’s democracy faces existential threats unless urgent reforms are made to strengthen institutions, restore electoral integrity, and tackle worsening insecurity and economic hardship. Speaking in Abuja on Monday during activities marking the International Day of Democracy, Celestine Odo, Programme Manager at ActionAid Nigeria, […]
UNN Bans Social Night Activities Beyond 6pm
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), has introduced new restrictions on student social activities, citing the need to prioritise campus safety after the killing of a guest during a departmental event. In a statement issued by the Acting Public Relations Officer, Mr. Inya Egwu, the university said the measure was taken to […]
FCT Doctors Declare Indefinite Strike
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter, has declared an indefinite strike, warning that public hospitals in the territory are nearing collapse due to severe staff shortages and poor welfare conditions. In a communiqué signed by ARD-FCT President, Dr. George Ebong, and General Secretary, Dr. Agbor Affiong, the […]
NARD Calls Off Strike, Issues FG Two-week Ultimatum
By Aremu Toyeebaht The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has suspended its five-day warning strike, two days after it began. The association has also given the Federal Government an additional two-week ultimatum to meet its demands. PUNCH Online earlier reported that the doctors had downed tools on Friday morning but suspended the action on Saturday […]
Kpebi (Kobi) Residents Demand Hospital as Doctors Record High Blood Pressure, Malnutrition
By Oluwakemi Kindness Residents of Kpebi (Kobi) Community in the Asokoro area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have called on the government to establish a functional hospital in their locality after a free medical outreach exposed pressing health challenges among residents. The outreach, organised on Saturday by Democracy Radio in collaboration with Garki Hospital, […]