The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has called off the warning strike it embarked on two days ago, following partial concessions from the Federal Government and assurances to address other outstanding issues. In an exclusive interview with Pinnacle Daily, NARD National President, Dr Osundara Tope Zenith, said the suspension was a gesture of goodwill …
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) recovered over N10 billion for consumers after complaints against banks, fintechs, and other sectors. Ondaje Ijagwu, Director of Corporate Affairs, disclosed this on Thursday. The data covers complaints lodged between March and August 2025 via FCCPC complaint platforms. The top ten sectors by complaint volume were: Banking: …
Beginning January 1, 2026, Nigerians and foreign residents will no longer be able to open or operate a bank account without a Tax Identification Number (Tax ID), following the enactment of the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, 2025, recently signed into law by President Bola Tinubu. The new Act is part of government efforts to expand …
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) suffered a major defeat on Thursday as Sudanese armed forces and allied groups captured Bara, a key stronghold previously used to launch attacks on El Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan state. Bara, long considered a bastion of the RSF, sits along the strategic Sadarat Highway linking Khartoum to Kordofan …
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has confiscated counterfeit malaria drugs valued at N1.2 billion in Lagos State. According to a statement released on Friday, NAFDAC seized 277 cartons of unregistered Malamal Forte malaria drugs stored in a warehouse in the Ilasa-Oshodi area. The counterfeit drugs were hidden in cartons …
Celebrity chef Hilda Baci has launched her latest Guinness World Record attempt, cooking the world’s largest pot of jollof rice, using an ambitious 250 bags of rice. The attempt kicked off at Eko Hotels, Lagos, before a lively crowd of fans, food lovers, and supporters. This marks another bold milestone for Hilda, who shot to …
At least 10 children have died in Niger State following a diphtheria outbreak, prompting the government to launch an emergency response. The measures include mass vaccination, public sensitisation, and rapid case detection. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tertiary Health, Dr. Mohammed Gana, confirmed the deaths in Bida Local Government Area. He blamed the high …
Veteran broadcaster and actress Doyin Kukoyi has debunked rumours linking her to a secret marriage with Nollywood star Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo. Speculations began in 2022 after photos of the pair in matching outfits went viral, with Kukoyi fueling the talk by posting the images with love emojis on Instagram. READ ALSO: Nigeria …
Nearly half a century after his death, anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko remains a powerful symbol of South Africa’s struggle for liberation. On Friday, authorities announced the reopening of the investigation into his death, 48 years after he was killed in police custody. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said the aim of the probe is “to …
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday confirmed that authorities have taken a suspect into custody over the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a Utah university. “I think we have him,” Trump told reporters, adding that someone who knows the suspect had turned him in, assisting law enforcement in the swift apprehension. The …
