The European-American University (EAU) has poured cold water on claims that it conferred an honorary doctorate on Hausa political singer, Dauda Kahutu Rarara, at a glittering Abuja ceremony. In a disclaimer posted on its official website, the University described the event at NICON Luxury Hotel as nothing more than a fraud “organized without the knowledge or consent of the University.” EAU was blunt: neither Rarara nor the other names being paraded — Ahmed Saleh Jnr., Prof. Mustapha Abdullahi Bujawa, and Prof. Tarela Boroh — has ever been honoured with its degrees. “These individuals are not of the University and have…
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Fear and grief have gripped Sanyinna community in Tangaza LGA of Sokoto State after armed bandits suspected to be Lakurawa insurgents assassinated the village head, Malam Murtala Sa’adu (47), and his neighbor, Ibrahim Mai-Kudi. The attack, which occurred around 1:30 am on Thursday, September 18, 2025, was described as a targeted killing. Both victims had been leaders of local vigilante groups, a move the bandits considered a direct threat. “They had warned no one should support vigilante groups. This was a reprisal,” an eyewitness told reporters. Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA later evacuated the bodies and began patrols to prevent…
Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has dismissed rumours about his health, saying he remains focused on his duties despite criticisms and speculations. Speaking on Thursday at the flag-off of the construction of an arterial road in the Wuye district of Abuja, Wike said those who wished him dead would be disappointed. “It is my prayer that I will sign their condolences. Very soon, I will write a letter that we are sorry we loved him, but take heart because it’s God that gives and has taken,” he said. The minister had been the subject of speculation…
The National Industrial Court has issued an interim injunction stopping the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Direct Trucking Company Drivers Association from embarking on any strike or picketing against the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. Justice Emmanuel Danjuma Subilim, ruling on an ex parte application filed by the refinery’s counsel, George Ibrahim (SAN), also barred the unions from blocking public roads or disrupting operations at Dangote Refinery, MRS Oil Nigeria Plc, and MRS Oil and Gas Company Ltd. The Abuja court, in its Wednesday ruling, held that irreparable damage could occur if the order was not…
A Greek humanitarian organisation, The Heart Doctors, has commenced a 10-day free medical outreach across five local government areas of Niger State. Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago announced the programme in Abuja during a courtesy visit by the delegation led by Mrs. Eleni Sotirou. He said the outreach will cover Shiroro, Munya, Agaie, Paikoro, and Chanchaga LGAs. In Shiroro, the exercise officially began on Friday at Madabiya village in Egwa/Gwada Ward, with services focused on children, women, and the elderly—groups most vulnerable due to limited access to healthcare. Sotirou explained that the mission is part of the organisation’s sustained…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has commended Nigeria, China, Egypt, Russia, Brazil, and Denmark for reducing deaths from Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs), particularly cardiovascular disease and certain cancers. In its report “Saving Lives, Spending Less” released Thursday, WHO noted that while 82% of countries reduced NCD-related deaths between 2010 and 2019, progress has slowed globally, with some nations recording setbacks. NCDs and mental health conditions remain the leading causes of death worldwide, with nearly 75% of related deaths occurring in low- and middle-income countries, costing 32 million lives annually. WHO stressed that an additional $3 investment per person each year in…
The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH), Awka, has confirmed that the Anambra State Government has commenced payment of the Medical Residency Training Fund (MRTF). Dr. Joy Okwumuo, President of ARD-COOUTH, disclosed this on Thursday in Awka, noting that the payment fulfils a promise made by Governor Chukwuma Soludo. The doctors had embarked on a warning strike on September 11, which was suspended two days later following Soludo’s intervention and assurance of prompt payment of the MRTF, alongside an upward review of the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS). Okwumuo commended the governor for…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed that four buildings and about 200 shops were destroyed in the fire that engulfed parts of Mandilas Market on Lagos Island between Tuesday and Wednesday. In a statement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, @nemanigeria, the agency said the fire started around 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 16, from a faulty changeover switch in one of the buildings and quickly spread to adjoining structures. NEMA noted that the presence of highly flammable materials, including clothing, footwear, and plastics, fueled the rapid spread of the blaze. Emergency responders—including the Federal Fire…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has hit back at former Sokoto governor, Aminu Tambuwal, accusing him and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of political betrayal and inconsistency. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, Wike said:“These are people who have been consistently inconsistent. When you are a consistent betrayer, what do you expect?” He alleged Tambuwal eyed a Senate role if Atiku had won the presidency and accused both men of switching parties for personal gain. Tambuwal, on the same programme earlier in September, openly backed Atiku over Wike, saying his choice was based on governance…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has alleged that the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) asked it to increase the price of petrol and diesel by ₦75 per litre to enable marketers align with the refinery’s gantry prices at their depots. If implemented, the adjustment would push pump prices to as high as ₦950 per litre for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and ₦1,090 per litre for diesel in some parts of Nigeria. In a statement, the refinery explained that while it offers products at its gantry price, DAPPMAN prefers to take delivery through coastal logistics—an arrangement that would…