Focus on governance instead of politics – Obi tells politicians
Peter Obi, who was the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has advised Nigerian politicians to stop focusing only on political matters and instead think more about how to improve the country and support the people. He shared this advice while speaking at the Margaret Ekpo International Airport in Calabar after meeting with […]
2027: Things I’ll Do Differently Within 100 Days as President – Peter Obi
Former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, had a conversation with his followers on X Space on Sunday night. During the session, he shared what he would do differently if he becomes Nigeria’s president in 2027. He said: “We will do things differently in 2027. We will follow a non-violent approach and insist that the right […]
Dr. Chima Amadi Unveils 8-Point Agenda For Imo State’s Economic Revival
Dr. Chima Matthew Amadi has introduced a new 8-point plan to help bring back Imo State’s economy. He shared his ideas during a public meeting on Friday, April 18, 2025, in Owerri, the capital of Imo State. Dr. Amadi believes that reviving old industries in the state—like Avutu Poultry, Adapalm, Standard Shoe Company, and Imo […]
Trump signs executive order to improve price transparency on healthcare
Former U.S. President Donald Trump took a major step toward making healthcare prices more transparent. On Tuesday, he signed an executive order that requires hospitals and insurance companies to reveal actual medical costs instead of estimates. This new order builds on one he signed in 2019 during his first term. Now, the Departments of Treasury, […]
USAID: We may be poor but won’t beg anyone – Nigerian Minister
Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Ali Pate, has assured that the country can take care of its healthcare system, even without the support of the US Agency for International Development (USAID). This statement comes after USAID’s exit, following controversy surrounding the agency. Elon Musk, head of President Donald Trump’s newly formed Department […]
UCH power crisis embarrassment to Nigerian Government – Minister
The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has agreed to restore electricity at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan. This decision came after a meeting involving the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, UCH’s Chief Medical Director, Professor Jesse Otegbayo, and IBEDC’s Managing Director, Francis Agoha. UCH has struggled with power issues for over a year, facing […]
Tinubu approves 65 years retirement age for doctors and healthcare workers
President Bola Tinubu has approved an increase in the retirement age for doctors and healthcare workers in Nigeria. Previously set at 60, the new retirement age is now 65 years. The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) confirmed this decision in a statement on February 5. According to the NMA’s national publicity secretary, Mannir Bature, the Coordinating […]
Osun: Adeleke’s second term bid re-ignites war of words between PDP, APC
The political rivalry in Osun State is intensifying as the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) clash over Governor Ademola Adeleke’s second term bid. Recently, the Osun State chapter of the PDP responded to the APC’s criticism of Adeleke’s endorsements for re-election. Sunday Bisi, the Osun PDP Chairman, dismissed the APC’s […]
Peter Obi Donates ₦60 Million During Visit to Peter University Achina and College of Nursing Adazi
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, recently made another visit to Peter University Achina and the College of Nursing Adazi. During his visit, he generously donated ₦60 million to both institutions. Obi shared the reason behind his donation on his X (formerly Twitter) page, explaining that the funds […]
Kano Governor Urges Doctors to End Strike Over Alleged Assault on Female Doctor
In Kano State, Governor Abba Yusuf has made a heartfelt appeal to doctors, urging them to end their strike. The strike began after reports surfaced that a female doctor was allegedly assaulted by the state’s Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs at the Murtala Muhammed Specialist Hospital. In response, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) demanded the commissioner’s […]