Organizers of the October 1 nationwide protest against hardship in Nigeria have insisted that they would proceed with the ‘showdown’. This comes amid the kicks by the Federal Government and warning by the Nigeria Police Force. Former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, Omoyele Sowore, gave the update in a viral post on his X on Monday. Sowore, who is one of the key ...

The Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons of Nigeria (ACTSON) has called for the inclusion of cardiac and thoracic surgeries in health insurance schemes. The association made the call Sunday in a statement to mark this year’s World Heart Day. The World Heart Day is marked on September 29 every year. The theme of this year’s commemoration is ‘Use Heart for Action’. The ...

The Deputy President of the Senate, Barau I. Jibrin, has appealed to Nigerians to remain resolute in the promotion of national unity, support and prayers for the government to succeed in its efforts to turn around the country’s fortunes for good. Senator Barau in a message to Nigerians on the ocassion of the country’s 64th independence anniversary, signed by his media aide, Ismail Mudashir, ...

The investigation into the alleged N15 million bribery involving controversial cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, known as Bobrisky, has commenced in the House. The hearing, held by the House Committees on Financial Crimes and Reformatory Institutions, began around 2:05 p.m. following the arrival of Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, and his lawyer, Deji Adeyanju. It will be recalled that the ...

Lokoja, Nigeria (TheGavel) – The Nigerian Army has announced plans to collaborate with the Nigeria-Korea Friendship Institute (NKFI) in Lokoja on military innovations and national development. This was revealed by Brigadier-General Oluremi Fadairo, Commander of the 12th Brigade, Nigerian Army, during his inspection visit to the institute on Monday, September 30, 2024. Brig.-Gen. Fadairo praised ...

The new CJN took the oath of office and signed the oath register at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja. President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Justice Kudirat ...