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 Nigeria’s health inflation rate slowed to 17.50% in February 2025, reflecting a moderation in the pace of price increases for medical goods and services. This marks a significant decline from the 25.02% recorded in February 2024, representing a 30.08% drop in annual health inflation, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Despite the decline in the inflation rate, healthcare costs continue to rise, as reflected in the health index, which climbed to 111.1 in February 2025, up from 94.6 in February 2024 and 75.6 in February 2023. On a month-on-month basis, health inflation increased slightly by 0.12% in February 2025, compared to January. The health index rose from 109.4 in January to 111.1 in February, signaling ongoing price increases, albeit at a slower pace. The sustained rise in the health index suggests that while inflationary pressures are easing, the cost of healthcare services, pharmaceuticals, and medi...

  Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, a Nigerian senator, has alleged that the senate operates like a cult in the country. Recall that Natasha Akpoti was suspended after she submitted a petition accusing Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment. While speaking to BBC, the Nigeria Senate has instilled fear in everyone including the opposition hence no one can stand up for themselves. She disclosed that many people are quiet due to the fear of the institution and the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. Natasha further disclosed that anyone who challenges the senate president is at risk of losing their privileges hence the silence from everyone. “The Nigerian Senate operates like a cult. The Senate president runs the Senate like a dictator, not a democrat. There is no freedom of speech, there is no freedom of expression and anyone who dares to go against him gets cut to size,” the 45-year-old said in the first TV interview with BBC.       ...

 In a significant move to enhance students' welfare, the Students' Union Government (SUG) of Federal Polytechnic Bauchi has commissioned 110 trampoline door covers across both male and female hostels. The project, aimed at improving comfort and privacy in bathroom and toilet facilities, was officially launched on March 18, 2025.   Com. Haruna Umar and Malam Balare at the Male Hostel. The SUG President, Comrade Haruna Umar, described the initiative as a fulfillment of his campaign promises. Speaking during an interview, he emphasized the union's dedication to enhancing student living conditions. He confirmed that the project was fully funded by the SUG using students' dues, reaffirming his administration's commitment to prioritizing student needs.   Hostel administrators, Malam Mohammed Balarabe and Hajiya Rukayya, praised the SUG’s efforts, acknowledging the positive impact the project would have on hostel life. They expressed gratitude to the union, highlightin...

Popular social media critic Martins Otse, known as Verydarkman (VDM), has weighed in on President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, questioning the influence of Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, in the decision. In a video shared online, VDM expressed his concerns over the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and all members of the Rivers State House of Assembly for six months. He asked, “Who is really the president of Nigeria?” implying that Wike’s political influence played a major role in the president’s decision. Verydarkman   Tinubu announced the emergency rule on Tuesday, March 18, citing prolonged political instability in Rivers State. The president also appointed retired Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas as the state’s administrator for the initial six-month period. VDM, however, suggested that Wike was behind the nomination of Ibas, further fueling speculations that the former Rivers governor is pos...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu   President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, citing the prolonged political crisis and governance paralysis. In a nationwide emergency broadcast on Tuesday, Tinubu expressed deep concern over the situation, stating:”I feel greatly disturbed by the political crisis in Rivers. The state has been at a standstill, and the people have been deprived of good governance. Fourteen months after Governor Fubara demolished the House of Assembly, it remains unbuilt. Many Nigerians have intervened, just as I did, but their efforts have been to no avail.” “No responsible President will stand by without taking action. To restore good governance and peace in this circumstance, it has become imperative to declare a state of emergency. By this declaration, Governor Fubara is hereby suspended.” Governor Fubara The declaration comes just hours after another explosion was reported at an oil facility in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area. On ...

A Nigerian lawyer has shared a disturbing account of an 18-year-old girl who has been in prison for months after being forced by the police to confess to armed robbery. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the lawyer revealed that he had visited a correctional facility to interview an inmate but ended up speaking with several others who lacked legal representation. Among them was the young girl, whom he identified as EUO. According to his findings, the girl was arrested in August 2024 while hawking agidi. She was detained alongside three men aged 45 to 49, all accused of armed robbery. The police allegedly tortured her until she confessed to being an armed robber and carrying a firearm. Detailing her ordeal, the lawyer wrote: “I was meant to re-interview just one person, but during my visit, the Officer in Charge commended my efforts to decongest the custodial center and referred several inmates without legal representation to me.” “One of them was an 18-year-old girl whose father died w...