Armed Herders Launch Fresh Attack in Benue, Four Mobile Policemen Feared Dead Suspected armed herders have once again launched a devastating attack on a community in Benue State, with at least four Mobile Policemen feared dead following an assault on Udei community in Guma Local Government Area (LGA). The tragic incident, which occurred on Sunday […]
No Insurgent Group More Powerful Than Nigerian Armed Forces, Says Gen. Ijioma (retd) Major General Ijioma Nwokoro Ijioma (retd), a former Director of Military Operations in the Northeast, has strongly asserted that no insurgent group operating in Nigeria possesses superior power to the nation’s Armed Forces. He contended that if such a force existed, it […]
Two Firefighters Killed, One Injured in Ambush While Responding to Idaho Wildfire; Suspect Dead Two firefighters were tragically killed and a third wounded on Sunday, June 29, 2025, when they were ambushed by a gunman while responding to a brush fire on Canfield Mountain, just north of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Authorities confirmed that the fire […]
SGF Akume Dispels Sack Rumours, Affirms Tinubu’s Unwavering Confidence The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has firmly dismissed circulating reports alleging his removal from office by President Bola Tinubu, asserting that the President reposes full confidence in his ability to discharge his duties. In a statement released on Sunday, […]
66 Individuals Claiming to be MKO Abiola’s Children Failed DNA Test, Says Son Olalekan Abiola In a startling revelation, Olalekan Abiola, one of the sons of the late Chief MKO Abiola, the acclaimed winner of the 1993 presidential election, has disclosed that 66 out of 120 individuals who came forward claiming to be his father’s […]
Tinubu Halts FRC Act Implementation, Caps Dues for Private Companies at N25 Million President Bola Tinubu has ordered a temporary halt to the implementation of key provisions of the controversial Financial Reporting Council (FRC) (Amendment) Act 2023, specifically capping the annual dues payable by large private companies, known as Public Interest Entities (PIEs), at N25 […]
Starlink Resumes Nationwide Activations in Nigeria After Regulatory Pause and Network Upgrade Starlink, the satellite internet service operated by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, has officially resumed new customer activations across Nigeria, following a multi-month regulatory pause and significant network capacity upgrades. The development, confirmed on Saturday, June 28, 2025, marks a pivotal return for the high-speed […]
Niger Governor Calls for Robust Private-Public Partnership to Mitigate Flood Disasters Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State has issued a strong appeal for closer collaboration between the private and public sectors to effectively address the escalating threat of flood disasters and climate change impacts across the state. The Governor made this call during a […]
GTBank Announces Nationwide Early Closure for Half-Year Audit on Monday, June 30 Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) Limited has announced that all its branches across Nigeria will close earlier than usual on Monday, June 30, 2025. The early closure is to facilitate the bank’s scheduled half-year audit activities. The bank communicated this temporary change in operation […]
Veteran Nigerian Filmmaker Kayode Peters Dies at 49 in Canada The Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, is mourning the passing of veteran actor, producer, and director, Kayode Peters, who has died in Canada at the age of 49. His demise, confirmed by various reports on Saturday, marks a significant loss for the creative community. Details surrounding […]
Enugu Governor Peter Mbah Reaffirms Unwavering PDP Membership Amidst Speculation Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has firmly declared his continued allegiance to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), putting to rest any lingering speculation about his political alignment. The governor’s affirmation comes amidst ongoing political realignments and internal party dynamics across the country. Mbah’s unwavering […]
“This Isn’t Time for Holidaying,” Peter Obi Slams Tinubu’s Saint Lucia Trip Amidst National Crises The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the last general election, Peter Obi, has vehemently criticized President Bola Tinubu’s ongoing trip to Saint Lucia, labelling it as ill-timed and insensitive to the grave challenges facing Nigerians. Obi’s strong condemnation came via […]
One Killed, Five Injured as IED Explodes in Imo Market A market woman was killed and five other individuals sustained injuries on Tuesday when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), believed to be a landmine, detonated at the bustling Eke Ubaheze Market Square in Awo-Idemili, Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State. The tragic incident occurred […]
Nigerian Nurses and Midwives Urged to Pursue Doctorate Degrees for Enhanced Healthcare Nigerian nurses and midwives have been strongly advised to upgrade their academic qualifications to a minimum of a Doctorate (PhD) degree to enhance healthcare delivery in the country. This call was made by Mr. Ndagi Alhassan, the Acting Registrar/CEO of the Nursing and […]
Humanitarian Aid Alone Insufficient for SDGs, Says EU Ambassador The European Union (EU) has emphasized that while humanitarian and development assistance remain crucial, they are not, on their own, enough to achieve the ambitious 2030 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This assertion was made by the EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, […]
Nigerians Earning Below N250,000 Monthly Exempted From Income Tax Under New Laws – Oyedele In a significant move aimed at easing the financial burden on low-income earners, Nigerians earning N250,000 or less per month will now be exempt from paying Personal Income Tax (PIT). This crucial detail was disclosed by Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the […]
Retired Police Officers Threaten Nationwide Strike Over “Slavery” Contributory Pension Scheme Retired police officers across Nigeria are threatening to embark on a nationwide protest and potentially a crippling shutdown of police operations from August 1, 2025, if the Federal Government fails to address their grievances concerning the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). The disgruntled officers have […]
PDP Plunged into Fresh Crisis as Secretary Tussle Creates Confusion Over NEC Meeting The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is currently embroiled in fresh internal turmoil, with a persisting tussle over the National Secretary position casting a long shadow of confusion over the party’s rescheduled 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. The crisis deepened following a […]
Trump’s Ex-Adviser Urges Africa to Reject ‘Debt-Trap Diplomacy’ Deals Former senior adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, Jason Miller, has issued a strong warning to African nations, urging them to reject “debt-laden deals disguised as development assistance,” which he described as exploitative and unsustainable. Miller made the call during his keynote address at the 32nd […]
Politicians Fronting Coalitions are “Destiny Rustlers,” Declares Sowore Human rights activist and former Presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has launched a scathing attack on politicians pushing for various coalitions ahead of the 2027 general elections, labeling them as “destiny rustlers” who are clandestinely working against genuine opposition. Sowore, the founder of the African Action Congress (AAC), […]