President Donald Trump on Sunday said the United States would take Greenland “one way or the other,” citing national security concerns and warning that Russia or China could move in if Washington did not act. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump described the mineral-rich Danish territory as strategically vital amid increasing Russian and…
By Ayomide Otitoju Suspected bandits have reportedly attacked a wedding convoy in Unguwar Nagunda community, Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State, killing at least two people and abducting several others. The attack, which occurred on Sunday night, triggered heavy gunfire and panic among residents, according to a security source. The source said families were…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) will on Wednesday, January 14, formalise a new agreement aimed at improving the quality of Nigeria’s university education system and ensuring stability in the sector. The ceremony will take place at the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Conference Hall in Maitama,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its planned nationwide strike following “significant progress” on its demands through sustained engagements with the Federal Government and other stakeholders. The decision was announced after a virtual Emergency National Executive Council (E-NEC) meeting on January 11, 2026, where the association reviewed developments on…
By Ayomide Otitoju The conflict in Sudan has reached its 1,000th day, leaving more than 20 million people in need of health assistance and 21 million facing acute food insecurity, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Nearly three years of sustained violence, restricted access, and dwindling funding have turned Sudan into the world’s most…
By Ayomide Otitoju Doctors in Edo State have suspended medical services across several local government areas as they continue their strike over the abduction of a colleague, Dr. Ibrahim Babatunde. Despite assurances from security agencies that efforts to secure his release are ongoing, the striking doctors said they could no longer work under constant fear…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government has ordered a full investigation into alleged medical negligence surrounding the death of Nkanu Nnamdi, the 21-month-old son of renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, at a private hospital in Lagos. The toddler, one of Adichie’s twin sons, died last Thursday after a brief illness. In a statement,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Bandits have attacked Damala village in the Woko district of Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, killing at least four people, barely a week after a separate assault left dozens dead in nearby communities. The latest attack occurred in the early hours of Saturday, January 10, and was confirmed by the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed claims that its operations are targeted at opposition figures, insisting that its investigations and prosecutions are carried out without regard to political affiliation. EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede stated this during an interview aired on Sunday Politics, where he addressed concerns surrounding the commission’s…
