Medical and health workers at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Idi-Aba, Abeokuta, Ogun State, have embarked on a 72-hour warning strike following the alleged stabbing of a medical laboratory scientist by a patient’s relative within the hospital premises. The strike began at 11am on Monday and is expected to end at 8am on Thursday, October 15, 2026. The Joint Action Committee of the unions identified the injured worker as Lawal […]

The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed November 20 to rule on an application by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to amend their suit seeking to stop President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) from participating in the 2027 presidential election. Justice Inyang Ekwo fixed the date on Tuesday after lawyers to the parties presented their final arguments on the application. […]

The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has unveiled a new security framework to strengthen the fight against crude oil theft, pipeline vandalism, illegal refining and other criminal activities in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. The framework, known as the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry-Wide Security Architecture, seeks to harmonise security operations and improve coordination among government agencies, private surveillance contractors and industry operators. Speaking […]

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has announced plans to prioritise the proposed State Police Bill, Reserved Seats for Women Bill and other outstanding legislation as lawmakers resume plenary after their annual recess. Abbas disclosed this on Tuesday at the National Assembly in Abuja, where he proposed a 100-day legislative programme to accelerate work on pending bills, clear outstanding committee reports and strengthen oversight. He urged lawmakers […]