Cross River PDP Pledges to Unseat Governor Otu, Unites Behind Chairman Venatius Ikem The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State has officially declared its resolve to take back power from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. The party’s leadership has made a strategic move to prepare for the political […]
Nigerian Democracy Faces “Triple Threat” From Poverty, Lack of Trust, and Shrinking Civic Space, CSOs Warn Nigeria’s democratic future is hanging in the balance, threatened by the toxic combination of widespread poverty, a breakdown of public trust, and a shrinking space for public discourse. This dire warning was issued by a coalition of Civil Society […]
Anambra State Boosts Healthcare, Deploys 2,000 New Health Workers In a major push to overhaul its healthcare system, the Anambra State Government has announced the successful recruitment of over 2,000 new healthcare professionals. This significant hiring drive, the first of its kind in more than a decade, is a cornerstone of Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s administration […]
World Cup Hope Dims for Nigeria After Draw Against Bafana Bafana Nigeria’s quest for a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has suffered a significant setback after a frustrating 1-1 draw with South Africa’s Bafana Bafana. The crucial qualifier, held at the Free State Stadium, saw the Super Eagles fail to secure the victory […]
Kebbi Police Nab Suspected Cattle Rustler, Recover Stolen Cows and Vehicle The Kebbi State Police Command has made a significant breakthrough in its fight against cattle rustling, announcing the arrest of a suspect and the recovery of stolen cattle and a vehicle used in the crime. The arrest, which took place in the Suru Local […]
Tinubu Puts Financial Regulators on Alert as Nigerians Shift to Digital Currencies In a move signalling his administration’s heightened focus on the digital economy, President Bola Tinubu has ordered the country’s financial and capital market authorities to step up their monitoring of digital currencies and stablecoins. The directive, conveyed by Finance Minister Wale Edun, is […]
Obidient Movement to FG: Don’t Impose 5% Fuel Levy on Suffering Nigerians The “Obidient” movement, a vocal group of supporters of the Labour Party’s former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has issued a stern warning to the Federal Government against the planned introduction of a 5% fuel levy. The group argues that while the government’s intention […]
Major Tragedy Averted in Kwara as Fire Service Prevents Tanker Explosion A swift and professional response from the Kwara State Fire Service averted what could have been a catastrophic disaster on Tuesday evening. A petrol tanker, loaded with 45,000 litres of fuel, suffered a mechanical failure, leading to a brake malfunction along the busy Ilorin–Bode-Saadu–Jebba […]
Deadly Accidents Force NIWA to Ban Unlicensed Boats and Operators In a major move to curb the alarming rate of fatal boat accidents, the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has announced a nationwide ban on all unlicensed boat operations. The directive, effective immediately, also prohibits commercial boats from loading passengers at any point not officially […]
Billions at Stake: How to Recover Your Unclaimed Dividends as NOA Joins the Push The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has stepped into the ongoing issue of unclaimed dividends, urging Nigerians to act now to claim over ₦190 billion that has been sitting in the stock market. The agency is now actively working with the Securities […]
Deadly Protests Erupt in Nepal as Police Kill 19; UN Demands Probe into Violent Crackdown The United Nations has issued a strong condemnation and called for an immediate investigation after at least 19 people were killed and over 200 injured in violent clashes between police and protesters in Nepal. The deadly confrontation on Monday marked […]
JAMB Exposes Massive High-Tech Fraud in 2025 UTME, Points Finger at Parents and CBT Operators The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revealed a shocking new level of examination malpractice, warning that a wave of technology-driven fraud is threatening the integrity of Nigeria’s educational system. The revelation came after a special committee submitted its […]
Tinubu Fires Presidential Aide on Digital and Creative Economy, Warns Public to Engage “At Their Own Risk” In a sudden and decisive move, President Bola Tinubu has terminated the appointment of Fegho John Umunubo, his Special Assistant on Digital and Creative Economy, effective immediately. The dismissal was announced in a concise but strongly-worded statement from […]
Nigerian Debt Reaches “Critical Point,” Breaks Legal Limit as Speaker Abbas Demands Urgent Reforms The Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has sounded a dire warning over the nation’s soaring debt, declaring that its borrowing has breached a crucial legal limit and is now a major threat to fiscal stability. Speaking at a […]
Good News for Commuters: Port Harcourt-Aba Train Service to Resume Tomorrow Commuters on the Port Harcourt-Aba rail line can now breathe a sigh of relief as the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has officially announced that the train service will resume operations on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. This welcome news comes after a temporary suspension that […]
Why Nigerian Bank Customers are at War with Their Banks Over “Incessant” Charges Nigerian bank customers are once again voicing their frustration over a wave of seemingly endless and unjustified charges, with many appealing to the Bank Customers’ Association of Nigeria (BCAN) for help. Customers who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) lamented […]
IPMAN’s National Body Disowns Western Zone Strike, Throws Support Behind Dangote Refinery A major rift has emerged in Nigeria’s downstream oil sector as the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) national leadership has openly rejected a strike announced by its Western Zone. The proposed industrial action was a response to the Dangote Refinery’s decision […]
FG Disburses N192bn To Strengthen Primary Healthcare Since 2019 The Federal Government of Nigeria has revealed a landmark achievement in its healthcare reform efforts, stating that it has released more than N192 billion to bolster primary healthcare services since 2019. This substantial financial commitment, which comes from the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF), is […]
Tragedy Strikes Abuja Hotel: Egyptian Visitor Slumps and Dies During Dinner An Egyptian national, identified as Mohammed Saleh, aged 56, has tragically passed away after he suddenly slumped while having dinner at a hotel in Abuja. The incident occurred on the night of Friday, September 5, 2025, at the Abuja Continental Hotel in the Wuse […]
Amnesty Declares War on DSS: Rights Group Blasts Nigeria’s Secret Police Over ‘Desperate’ Move to Censor Anti-Tinubu Post on X In a stern rebuke, Amnesty International has publicly condemned the Department of State Services (DSS) for allegedly pressuring social media giant X (formerly Twitter) to delete a post by activist Omoyele Sowore and deactivate his […]