Patients suffer as nationwide nurses’ strike cripple hospitals
NANNM chairman Victor Asu said, “Although doctors and other healthcare workers are not on strike, services have become slow, and patients are already complaining.”
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Jigawa governor spends ₦1.8 billion on luxury cars, approves 12 more SUVs for convoy and wives
Sources allege inflated costs and irregularities in the contract process, with one claiming, “The contract was awarded to a commissioner in the cabinet who acted as the contractor.”
Edo electricity commission sets ₦160/MWh for Band A, says NERC lacks tariff authority
Enugu’s power adviser, Joe Aneke, says NERC lacks the authority to override state electricity tariff decisions, defending the ₦160/MWh Band A rate.
NNPC says Port Harcourt refinery is not for sale
NNPC says the Port Harcourt refinery will not be sold, reaffirming commitment to its rehabilitation and national energy security.
Street Renaming: Lagos must protect its historical memory – Fashola
Former Lagos governor Babatunde Fashola has stressed the need to preserve Lagos State’s history amid ongoing debates over street naming, calling for stronger archival practices and public memory preservation.
Australia bans under-16s from YouTube in landmark social media law
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reinforced the move, stating, “Social media is doing social harm to our children, and I want Australian parents to know that we have their backs.”
Fuel war: Marketers drop petrol prices below Dangote’s rate
As of Tuesday, Dangote’s ex-depot price stood at N820 per litre, while some depots such as Aiteo and Menj sold at N815.
Senate gives NNPC three weeks to address ₦210tn audit queries
Sen. Wadada clarified that the funds were not declared missing or stolen but comprised ₦103tn liabilities and ₦107tn assets requiring proper reconciliation.
Ribadu: Nigeria is more secure now than two years ago
NSA Nuhu Ribadu says Nigeria is “safer today than it was two years ago,” citing a drop in killings and kidnappings under Tinubu’s government.
Dangote Refinery quietly drops ₦100bn suit against NNPC, oil marketers
Dangote Refinery has withdrawn its ₦100bn lawsuit against NNPC and oil marketers, fueling speculation of a behind-the-scenes settlement