A tragic yet preventable death at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH) has shaken Nigeria’s healthcare system to its core. Dr. Femi Rotifa, a promising resident doctor, collapsed and died shortly after completing an exhausting 72-hour continuous shift. His passing has ignited a fierce debate over the unbearable working conditions faced by medical professionals and the glaring neglect of healthcare infrastructure in Nigeria. Tragedy at RSUTH: A Life Lost to Excessive Workload On September 3, 2025, doctor Femi Rotifa reported to duty at RSUTH in Sagamu for what would become an unconscionable 72-hour non-stop shift. His collapse shortly after…
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In a social media post that has set the internet buzzing, former beauty queen Mitchel Ihezue has publicly a lauded her billionaire husband with an affectionate and culturally charged tribute on his birthday. The message, rich in praise yet controversial in tone, has ignited debates on social values, gender roles, and the intersection of wealth and celebrity in Nigerian society. A Birthday Tribute Shrouded in Drama Mitchel Ihezue, known for winning prestigious beauty pageants, took to her Instagram page on Tuesday to celebrate her husband’s birthday. Her post was far from the standard “Happy Birthday” message. Instead, she described him…
The controversial figure Simon Ekpa Scores a Win at the court in Finland over a case often associated with separatist agitation, has recently hit headlines following a landmark judgment by a Finnish court in Helsinki on September 1, 2025. The ruling, which Ekpa and his supporters hailed as a vindication, has been met with mixed reactions from various quarters. While Ekpa lauded the court’s decision, emphasizing it as a just and fair outcome, several critics argue the judgment further complicates ongoing tensions in Nigeria’s Southeast region. The court’s verdict dealt a blow to efforts aimed at containing separatist impatience, which…
In a scandalous uproar shaking Kaduna, the Department of State Services (DSS) confirmed the arrest of two suspects involved in a fraudulent recruitment racket exploiting the name of the Service. The arrests sent shockwaves through the community, exposing a deceitful operation that duped hundreds of hopeful job seekers. Fake Promises, Real Victims Aliyu Ibrahim and an accomplice fled but DSS apprehended them after intelligence uncovered their elaborate scam. Investigations revealed that between 250 and 350 individuals fell prey to this fake recruitment syndicate. The suspects lured victims with false promises of DSS employment, cynically using the opportunity to extort money…
In a damning public accusation, Tuokpe Onuwaje, the first wife of social media influencer and former presidential aide Reno Omokri, has charged him with neglecting their son who requires special care. Onuwaje’s revelation came on Monday, August 31, 2025, in Lagos, through a poignant Facebook post that has since ignited a heated controversy across social media platforms. Parenting or Publicity Stunt? Onuwaje highlighted that Omokri has not spent meaningful time with their special needs son since June 2024 over a year of absence. Reno Omokri’s ex-wife criticized Him for using parenting as a facade, showing up only for “staged photos”…
The Nigerian entertainment industry woke up to tragic news on September 1, 2025, as TikTok Skitmaker Mr. Sanku dies tragically on Ibadan Expressway, Oyo State, Nigeria. Raji Samad Adetola, famously known as Mr. Sanku, a beloved TikTok skitmaker, lost his life in a fatal car accident along the notorious Oyo-Ibadan expressway. The heartbreak rippled through social media and offline circles, mourning the untimely death of one of Nigeria’s rising social media stars. High-Speed Crash Claims Rising Star Mr. Sanku was driving a Lexus, some eyewitnesses argue it was a Lexus RX350 at remarkable speed when he lost control. His car…
Veteran actor and Labour Party chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo has launched a blistering critique of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over its handling of the 2027 presidential zoning arrangement. In a candid and controversial statement on August 31, 2025, Okonkwo dismissed PDP’s zoning declaration as an elaborate deceit designed to undermine true democratic choice. His comments add fuel to the already heated debate about Nigeria’s fragile political zoning system and electoral integrity. What PDP Claimed vs. Reality, According to Okonkwo Kenneth Okonkwo branded PDP’s zoning policy as a “fraudulent gesture” rather than genuine zoning. He argued the party’s maneuver was not…
The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has flatly rejected accusations made by former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai that the Federal Government under President Bola Tinubu is sponsoring bandits through ransom payments and other inducements. This latest clash exposes growing tensions within Nigeria’s political elite and questions surrounding the country’s handling of its persistent insecurity crisis. El-Rufai’s Bold Accusation: Government Sponsoring Bandits On a popular television show aired on August 30, 2025, El-Rufai openly claimed that the current administration is implementing a “kiss-the-bandits” policy. He alleged bandits receive monthly allowances and food supplies as part of a government…
Lafia, the capital of Nasarawa State, was plunged into mourning on the night of August 30, 2025, following the cold-blooded assassination of a prominent businessman, Alhaji Sani Sabo. Suspected bandits stormed the area around 9:20 p.m., gunning down the well-known entrepreneur before fleeing the scene. This tragic event has stirred outrage amid ongoing insecurity concerns in Northern Nigeria. Tragic Incident Shakes Lafia Community Gunmen, widely believed to be bandits terrorizing the region, carried out the deadly attack on Alhaji Sani Sabo. The businessman was shot dead in cold blood within his community. Eyewitnesses say the assailants opened fire suddenly and…
Nyesom Wike’s aide, Lere Olayinka, has launched a fierce verbal attack on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, criticizing his condemnation of the local government election held on August 30, 2025, in Rivers State. This controversy reflects the deepening political rivalry and heightens tensions surrounding the state’s political landscape. Rivers LG Election Results: APC’s Decisive Victory The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission announced the election results on August 31, 2025. The All Progressives Congress (APC) swept 20 of the 23 local government areas (LGAs), leaving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to clinch only three LGAs. A total of 2,028,871 votes were…