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The Medical and Dental Practitioners Investigation Panel has suspended the Medical Director of Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital, Dr Tunde Majekodunmi, along with two other medical practitioners over the death of Nkanu Adichie-Esege, son of renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Dr Ivara Esege. Nkanu reportedly passed away on January 7, 2026, after receiving treatment at Atlantis Hospital and undergoing medical procedures at Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital in Lagos. In a statement signed by its Secretary, Dr Enejo Abdu, the panel said it found a prima facie case of medical negligence in the handling of Nkanu’s treatment. In addition to Majekodunmi, the panel suspended Euracare’s anesthesiologist, Dr Titus Ogundare, and the Chief Medical Officer of Atlantis Pedia...

President Bola Tinubu has nominated the Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Dr. Taiwo Oyedele, as the Minister of State for Finance. Oyedele replaces Dr. Doris Anite-Uzoka, who has been redeployed to the Ministry of Budget and National Planning as Minister of State, her third portfolio in the administration. The President on Tuesday conveyed Oyedele’s nomination to the Senate for confirmation in a letter to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, according to a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Tuesday. Until Tinubu nominated him as a minister, Oyedele from Ikaram, Akoko, Ondo State, was the chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, which overhauled Nigeria’s tax system...

Adamu Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has resigned from his position as Commissioner for Works and Energy Development in Adamawa State amid political developments surrounding Governor administration changes. In a resignation letter dated March 2, 2026, and addressed to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, Adamu said his decision followed deep personal reflection and careful consideration of his future political and professional path. He formally announced his exit from the cabinet, stating that serving in the administration had been an honour. He thanked the governor for giving him the opportunity to contribute to the state’s infrastructural development during his tenure. Adamu expressed appreciation to the people of Adamawa State for their support, ...

The University College Hospital, Ibadan has been thrown into mourning after an unidentified 300-level medical student committed su!cide by ingesting a harmful substance on  Sunday night, March 1. The UCH Public Relations Officer, Funmi Adetuyibi, who confirmed the sad incident, said “The boy passed away on Sunday evening. The student was brought in based on the report that he consumed Sn!per, and the UCH responded accordingly. Sadly, he did not survive.” The deceased was found lying lifeless on the ground floor of Nnamdi Azikiwe Hall, foaming at the mouth and disoriented. The victim reportedly admitted to ingesting the insecticide identified as Sniper, before losing consciousness. He was rushed to Jaja Clinic where he was initially stabilised with oxygen and intraven...

Iranian drones struck the United States Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s capital, on Tuesday morning. According to Saudi authorities, the incident sparked a minor fire and caused limited damage within the diplomatic compound. Thick black smoke was seen billowing from the embassy district, which houses several foreign missions. Witnesses reported hearing a loud explosion and seeing flames, although the fire was quickly contained. The embassy premises were unoccupied at the time of the attack, and no casualties were recorded. Saudi air defence systems reportedly intercepted four additional drones targeting the diplomatic area during the assault. In the aftermath, the US embassy urged American citizens to avoid the vicinity. The incident followed a related development at the U...

Former Deputy Governor of Delta State, Benjamin Elue, has died at the age of 85. Elue served as deputy governor between 1999 and 2007 under the administration of former Governor James Onanefe Ibori. His tenure is widely regarded as a formative period in Delta State’s return to democratic governance. During his time in office, Elue was known for his close working relationship with Ibori, playing a significant role in shaping policies and governance structures that influenced later administrations. In a tribute shared on his official Facebook page, Ibori described the late statesman as a loyal and dependable partner in leadership. “Heartbroken to lose my gentleman Deputy Governor, Chief Benjamin Elue. Thank you for the memories and the legacy. Rest on, Alum,” he wrote. Immedia...

The Catholic Diocese of Jalingo has launched an initiative aimed at curbing electoral irregularities and strengthening democratic credibility ahead of the 2027 general elections in Taraba State. The move was unveiled on Monday during the church’s 22nd Biennial General Assembly held in Jalingo, where clerics, political leaders and stakeholders converged to deliberate on the theme, “Church-State Partnership for Credible Elections in Taraba.” Speaking at the event, the Catholic Bishop of Jalingo Diocese, Charles M. Hammawa, lamented what he described as a troubling pattern of flawed and contentious elections in Nigeria, noting that irregular electoral processes have continued to undermine governance and social stability. He stressed that the proposed partnership between the church an...

United States President Donald Trump hosted Germany’s Friedrich Merz on Tuesday for his first visit with a foreign leader since joining Israel in strikes on Iran that have dragged the Mideast into war. The long-scheduled White House meeting was supposed to focus on the war in Ukraine and rocky EU-US trade relations, part of a wider effort to salvage frayed transatlantic ties. But Trump’s signal that airstrikes against Iran could go on for weeks has upended the global agenda, with Tehran striking back against US bases and allies in the region. Merz, a harsh critic of the Islamic Republic’s leadership, said Berlin shared the Iranian people’s “relief” that the “mullah regime is coming to an end”. Yet he declined to “lecture” the United States and Israel on the legality of the Iran...

Popular Nigerian photographer and biker Orowole Kolapoz, widely known as Kola Onifoto, has died after a lone motorcycle crash in Lagos. Kolapoz, 32, a travel enthusiast and brand influencer, was reportedly involved in the accident on Sunday while embarking on what he described as his first solo motorcycle journey outside Lagos. Hours before the crash, he had shared a post on his Facebook page announcing his trip to Akure, celebrating seasoned bikers who have travelled extensively across Nigeria and beyond. “Big shout out to those who have ridden their bikes to every state in this country, to Africa, and across the world, especially women. My eye see wheeen,” he wrote. Following the accident, friends disclosed online that Kolapoz was initially taken to an emergency unit operated...

Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has assured that the state has no outstanding pension arrears, emphasising his administration’s dedication to ensuring the welfare and dignity of retirees. The assurance was conveyed in a statement on Monday by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gbenga Akosile, following a courtesy visit by the senior management team of the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate, PTAD. The delegation, led by Executive Secretary Tolulope Odunaiya, met with the governor at Lagos House, Marina. Governor Sanwo-Olu highlighted the high regard in which pensioners are held, stating that his administration continues to prioritise fairness, equity, and respect for those who have served the government. “We in Lagos State recognise and...