A heavy rainstorm on Tuesday afternoon caused widespread disruption in parts of the Federal Capital Territory, severely damaging the Kugbo bus terminal and bringing traffic to a standstill along the busy Abuja–Keffi highway. The storm, which began around 3:30 p.m., tore through sections of the newly built terminal, ripping off large portions of its roof and scattering debris across the... Read more
Day: April 7, 2026
Nigeria Emerges Africa’s Second-Largest Domestic Air Market
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced that Nigeria is now the second-largest domestic passenger market in Africa, recording over 10.5 million domestic travellers and a 10 per cent growth.Managing Director of FAAN, Olubunmi Kuku, disclosed that the Murtala Muhammed International Airport recorded one of the strongest air traffic performances on the continent in 2025, with an 11.8... Read more
Alleged Fake Cancer Claims: NCS Seeks Probe into Blessing CEO’s Fundraising Appeal
The Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS) has called for a comprehensive investigation into alleged false cancer claims and suspected donation fraud involving social media personality, Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO.In a statement issued by its National Director of Publicity, Bashir Mohammed Ranccas, the Society said the controversy has triggered widespread concern and underscored the need for accountability, particularly in... Read more
ADC Raises Alarm Over Alleged Persecution of El-Rufai, Demands End to Harassment
The Kaduna State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has alleged sustained persecution and harassment of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, along with other opposition figures.In a statement issued on Tuesday in Kaduna, the party, through its state chairman, Professor Sani Bello (Mainan Zaazau), condemned what it described as “politically motivated actions” targeting El-Rufai and his associates,... Read more
Unpaid Arrears: NARD Gives FG Two-Week Deadline, Suspends Strike
Nigeria’s healthcare system has secured a temporary relief as the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) suspended its planned indefinite nationwide strike, while issuing the Federal Government a two-week ultimatum to address its longstanding demands or risk a total shutdown of services.The decision was reached during an emergency virtual meeting of NARD’s National Executive Council (NEC) held on Tuesday, where... Read more


















































