Kwara State Pledges Quality Primary Healthcare, Citing Ongoing Investments and Upgrades The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its dedication to improving the health and well-being of its citizens through a renewed focus on quality primary healthcare. This assurance was delivered by the Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency (KWSPHCDA), Professor […]
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Resumes Duty, Accuses Senate President of Dictatorial Rule Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has officially returned to her legislative duties in the Upper Chamber following the expiration of her controversial six-month suspension. Her return on Tuesday, September 23, was marked by a strong statement against the Senate leadership, with the lawmaker from Kogi Central […]
Jimmy Kimmel Delivers Fiery Monologue, Declares Government Cannot Control TV Speech After Suspension Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel delivered a powerful and emotional monologue upon his return to ABC on Tuesday night, a week after his show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, was suspended. The suspension followed intense public pressure and a wave of criticism from conservative groups […]
Cross River State Government Empowers 400 with ₦800m Grants for Farming and Reintegration In a significant move to foster peace and economic development, the Cross River State Government has disbursed ₦800 million in grants to 400 citizens, including farmers and ex-militants from the Bakassi Defence Force. The initiative, announced by Governor Bassey Otu on Tuesday, […]
Teacher in Police Custody Following Viral Video of Child Abuse in Bauchi A teacher in Bauchi State has been placed in police detention following a public outcry over a viral video that depicts a male pupil being tied and severely beaten. The shocking footage, which circulated widely on social media platforms, shows the young student […]
Nollywood Actress Mercy Aigbe Announces Mother’s Passing Nollywood star Mercy Aigbe is mourning the loss of her mother, Mrs. Abosede Olubunmi Aigbe, who passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. The actress made the sorrowful announcement on her official Instagram page, sharing a poignant image of a lit candle against a backdrop of a broken […]
Tiwa Savage Reveals 2021 Leaked Sex Tape was Result of a Bet by Ex-Partner Afrobeats sensation Tiwa Savage has delivered a stunning new twist to the infamous 2021 scandal involving her leaked intimate video, revealing that the highly traumatic incident was a result of a bet made by her former partner. The Grammy-nominated singer shared […]
Global Markets React to Wall Street’s Drop, as Alibaba’s AI Investment Fuels Stock Surge A ripple of uncertainty spread through global markets today as investors reacted to a drop on Wall Street, which saw major US indexes fall from their recent record highs. The decline on Tuesday, September 23, was prompted by cautious comments from […]
Super Typhoon Ragasa-Triggered Barrier Lake Burst Kills 14, Leaves Dozens Missing in Taiwan A tragic disaster has unfolded in eastern Taiwan as a decades-old barrier lake burst its banks under the relentless onslaught of Super Typhoon Ragasa, resulting in a catastrophic flood that has left at least 14 people dead and dozens still unaccounted for. […]
NAHCON Sets October 8 Deadline for States to Remit 2026 Hajj Fares In a move to ensure a seamless and well-organized 2026 pilgrimage, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has issued a stern directive to all state Muslim Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards, agencies, and licensed Hajj tour operators to remit Hajj fares by October 8, […]
Ex-NUC Boss Peter Okebukola Unveils New Model-And-Surpass Pedagogy for STEM Education Professor Emeritus Peter Okebukola, a leading figure in Nigerian education, has introduced a groundbreaking new teaching methodology aimed at revitalizing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education across Africa. The new approach, christened the “Model-And-Surpass Pedagogy” (MSP), was officially launched at a global conference […]
Sanae Takaichi, Frontrunner for Japan’s First Female PM, Pledges to Tackle Nation’s Gender Gap In a historic move that could reshape Japan’s political landscape, Sanae Takaichi, a prominent candidate for the nation’s top office, has made a central pillar of her campaign a promise to close the country’s persistent gender gap. As a leading contender […]
Presidency Rebukes El-Rufai, Dismisses “Life President” Claim as Baseless The Nigerian Presidency has forcefully rejected allegations by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, who claimed that President Bola Tinubu is plotting to extend his stay in office indefinitely. The contentious remarks were made by El-Rufai during a weekend meeting with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, […]
Federal Government Forms Panel to Investigate Deadly Kaduna DICON Factory Explosion The Federal Government has set up a committee to launch a full-scale investigation into the fatal explosion that rocked the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) factory in Kaduna on Saturday, September 20, 2025. The blast, which sent shockwaves through the surrounding community of […]
US Government Seeks to Break Up Google’s Ad Business in Antitrust Trial In a landmark legal move, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has formally requested a federal court to order the breakup of Google’s digital advertising business, marking a significant escalation in its antitrust case against the tech giant. The request was made today […]
Ibas Rejects Rivers Assembly’s Call to Probe His Six-Month Spending A new political storm appears to be brewing in Rivers State. The former Sole Administrator of the state, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has dismissed the Rivers State House of Assembly’s attempt to investigate his six-month tenure in office. The move by the lawmakers comes […]
Chinese Regulator Launches Two-Month Campaign to Clean Up Social Media Content China’s digital landscape is undergoing another major shakeup. The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), the country’s top internet regulator, has launched a two-month crackdown on social media content, explicitly targeting what it calls “malicious incitement of conflict” and “negative outlooks on life.” The campaign […]
Sokoto State to Begin Graduate Recruitment on Monday The Sokoto State government, under the leadership of Governor Ahmed Aliyu, has announced the official commencement of its graduate recruitment drive, aimed at filling 3,000 vacancies within the state’s civil service. The application process, which began today, Monday, September 22, 2025, is a key part of the […]
Police to Enforce Tinted Glass Permit from October 2 The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed that it will begin the full enforcement of the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Decree 1991 on October 2, 2025. The enforcement will apply to all vehicles with tinted windows that do not have a valid, police-issued permit. According […]
Alake Sets December 31 Deadline for Mining Firms’ Community Agreements The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has issued a stern warning to mining and quarrying companies, giving them until December 31, 2025, to finalize Community Development Agreements (CDAs) with their host communities or face severe sanctions. The directive, announced on Thursday, underscores […]