Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has revealed details of the final conversation between the late nurse, Habila, and her boyfriend, saying she pleaded with him not to end their phone call moments before her death after complaining of persistent nose bleeding.Umahi, who broke his silence over the circumstances surrounding the death of the Federal … [Read more…]
…Police Insist on Investigation The family of the late Mary Habila, a staff member of the David Umahi Federal University of Medical Sciences who was seconded to the Federal Ministry of Works, has formally requested the withdrawal of further investigation into her death and declined an autopsy. In an affidavit titled “Affidavit of Withdrawal of … [Read more…]
Tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated further following a fresh wave of US military strikes on Iranian targets and retaliatory missile attacks claimed by Tehran against American military facilities in the Middle East. The latest developments also saw Iran activate air defence systems in Tehran after explosions were reported in several parts … [Read more…]
By Ikechukwu Amaechi There is no well-meaning Nigerian who is not relieved that the Oyo State kidnap saga ended happily despite the multiple fatalities and the 56 agonising days it took the country to embrace, once again, the light at the end of what was, to all intents and purposes, a very dark chapter in … [Read more…]
The Northern Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has given the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, a seven-day ultimatum to resign over the death of 26-year-old physiotherapist Mary Habila. The group said the circumstances surrounding Habila’s death should be independently investigated, adding that it believes the minister should step aside while investigations are conducted. The NYCN, … [Read more…]
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has released the names of successful applicants recruited into the Nigeria Police Force as part of the ongoing exercise to enlist 50,000 Police Constables. According to a statement signed by the Head of Protocol and Public Relations of the Police Service Commission, Torty Njoku Kalu, the recruitment exercise was conducted … [Read more…]
By Mike Ebuka Nkanu East Local Government Area stands on the precipice of a transformative epoch. Across the council, stakeholders, traditional rulers, and community leaders are coalescing behind Engr. Mike Ogbuekwe, a technocrat widely adjudged to possess the foresight, competence, and political will to unlock the council’s latent potential. Nkanu East is endowed with expansive … [Read more…]
Argentina sealed a dramatic semifinal fightback against England at Mercedes-Benz Stadium with two goals in the final five minutes to clinch a 2-1 win and book a World Cup final clash with Spain on Sunday. The reigning world champions, who won their third title in Qatar four years ago, looked set to be eliminated with England leading well into the … [Read more…]
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of 48 properties linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), to the Federal Government after finding that the assets were reasonably suspected to have been acquired through proceeds of unlawful activities. The development was disclosed on Wednesday … [Read more…]
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said Nigeria’s headline inflation dropped marginally to 15.91 per cent in the month of June. This was contained in its June Consumer Price Index Report (CPI), which stressed that the figure was a 0.2 percent reduction from the 15.93 per cent recorded in the preceding month. It went on … [Read more…]
The Osun State Police Command has revealed that operatives arrested Adeniyi Adeyemi, the self-acclaimed Director-General of the alleged non-existent Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), in a village in Ijesaland, Osun State. The command’s spokesperson, Abiodun Ojelabi, confirmed the arrest on Wednesday, noting that the suspect had been taken into custody and was being transported … [Read more…]
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the establishment of five new full-time undergraduate programmes at the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), effective from the 2026/2027 academic session. The approval followed a resource verification exercise conducted by a panel of experts that assess the adequacy of the university’s human and material resources … [Read more…]