By our reporters There is growing concern over the health of President Bola Tinubu, with credible sources confirming to The ICIR that preparations are underway by his medical team to potentially fly him abroad for urgent medical attention. However, the presidency has dismissed these concerns, describing them as mere “rumours”. According to information gathered by The …
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a substantial reward for Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, following their historic win at the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket Championship. Each player will receive $100,000, while members of the coaching and technical staff will receive $50,000 each. Additionally, the entire team and coaching staff have been awarded the …
By Rafiyat Sadiq A new directive by the Tanzanian government prohibiting foreign nationals from owning and operating businesses in 15 small-scale sectors has triggered backlash in neighbouring Kenya and renewed concerns over regional trade relations. The sweeping ban affects activities such as mobile money transfers, tour guiding, small-scale mining, crop buying on farms, beauty salons, …
By Rafiyat Sadiq With over twelve months to the constitutionally approved campaign period of 150 days before polling day, Nigerian politicians are already intensifying efforts to win public support through various means aimed at building trust and visibility ahead of the 2027 general elections. Prominent among them is former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour …
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) Ltd has officially ruled out the sale of the Port Harcourt Refining Company, reaffirming its commitment to completing high-graded rehabilitation and retention of the plant. The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of NNPC Limited, Bashir Bayo Ojulari, announced this at a company-wide town hall meeting on Tuesday at …
By Esther Ososanya Nurses under the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives – Federal Health Institutions Sector (NANNM-FHI) today began a seven-day warning strike, defying last-minute appeals from the Federal Government. The strike follows the expiration of a 15-day ultimatum issued on July 14. During that period, the nurses demanded better welfare, a review …
Currency traders attribute the recent strengthening of the naira and the stability of the forex market to factors such as an excess supply of dollars and increased enforcement actions by security agencies targeting forex speculators and hoarders. They point to several additional factors contributing to the naira's improved performance, including the Central Bank of Nigeria's …
By Esther Ososanya A deadly cholera outbreak in Niger State has killed 13 people, mostly children, and infected at least 297 across six local government areas. The outbreak, which began two weeks ago in Minna and Shiroro, has spread to Bosso, Magama, Bida, and Munya. State officials say emergency health measures are in place to …
By Rafiyat Sadiq The All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda as its new National Chairman, following the resignation of his predecessor, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. Yilwatda, the current Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction in Nigeria, was sworn in on Thursday during the ongoing National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held at …
By Esther Ososanya As the countdown begins to Friday’s high-stakes clash at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat, Nigeria’s Super Falcons have set their sights squarely on a singular goal of lifting the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) trophy and reclaiming their dominance on the continent. Speaking exclusively after the team’s thrilling 2-1 semi-final victory …
