Nigerian Healthcare Assistant Jailed in UK for Sexual Assault on Vulnerable Patient A healthcare assistant, Jyv Cagampang, has been sentenced to nine years and four months in prison in the UK for sexually exploiting and assaulting a vulnerable patient at Nottingham’s Queen’s Medical Centre. While reports did not explicitly state his nationality, he was widely […]
Nigeria Achieves Record Female Workforce Participation, Says WEF Report Nigeria has reached its highest-ever level of female participation in the labour force, according to the latest 2025 Global Gender Gap Report released by the World Economic Forum (WEF). This significant progress highlights an encouraging trajectory for workforce parity in the country. The WEF report indicates […]
Pope Leo Prays for Nigeria Amidst Benue Killings, Calls for Security, Justice, and Peace Pope Leo XIV has expressed profound sorrow and offered fervent prayers for Nigeria, specifically calling for security, justice, and peace to prevail in Benue State following a “terrible massacre.” The pontiff’s heartfelt message came during his Sunday Angelus prayer, drawing global […]
Katsina Government Initiates Literacy Classes for Repentant Bandits as Part of Rehabilitation Efforts In a significant stride towards peacebuilding and rehabilitation, the Katsina State Government has introduced specialized literacy classes targeting repentant bandits as part of its broader amnesty and reintegration program. This innovative approach aims to equip former outlaws with foundational education, fostering their […]
Federal Agricultural College Set to Revolutionize Ekiti’s Food Production, Says Rep. Ojuawo The presence and ongoing development of a federal college of agriculture in Ekiti State are poised to significantly enhance the state’s agricultural output and bolster food security, according to Representative Akin Layi Ojuawo. The legislator, who represents Ekiti North Federal Constituency II in […]
Minister Umahi Expresses Strong Displeasure Over Slow Pace of Enugu-Onitsha Expressway Work, Issues Stern Warning The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has expressed profound dissatisfaction and “fumed” over the snail’s pace of ongoing construction work on the critical Enugu-Onitsha Expressway. His strong rebuke came during an unscheduled inspection tour of the road project, particularly […]
IPMAN Directs Members to Boycott Lekki-Epe Corridor Over N12,500 E-Call-Up Levy The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), South-West Zone, has directed its transporters to withdraw from the Lekki-Epe corridor starting Monday, June 16, 2025, in protest against a new N12,500 E-Call-up levy imposed by the Lagos State Government. This directive, issued by the […]
Sowore Declares ‘No Opposition’ in Nigeria, Alleges APC Control Over All Institutions Prominent human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has controversially declared that there is effectively “no opposition” left in Nigeria’s political landscape, asserting that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) now wields control over all critical institutions. Sowore made this assertion […]
Leadership Tussle Looms in Delta APC as Okowa, Elumelu Conspicuously Absent from Nwoko-Hosted Meeting A recent All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders and stakeholders meeting hosted by Senator Ned Nwoko at his country home, Idumuje Ugboko, in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State, has sparked fresh speculation about internal rifts within the party, particularly […]
Albino Group Urges FG: Integrate Skin Cancer Treatment into National Health Insurance Scheme The Albinism Association of Nigeria (AAN) has reiterated its urgent appeal to the Federal Government and relevant health authorities to swiftly integrate comprehensive skin cancer screening and treatment into the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). This critical plea was a central focus […]
Air India Boeing 787 Crashes in Ahmedabad, Killing Over 270; Investigation Underway A London-bound Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner, flight AI 171, crashed moments after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad on Thursday, June 12, 2025, resulting in a devastating loss of life. As of today, Saturday, June 14, 2025, the death […]
Air India Boeing 787 Crashes in Ahmedabad on Takeoff, Immediate Casualties Feared An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner, Flight AI 171, bound for London Gatwick, crashed into a residential area in Ahmedabad on Thursday, June 12, 2025, shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The catastrophic incident, occurring in the afternoon, has led […]
Niger Federal Legislators Donate N20 Million to Mokwa Flood Victims, Bolstering Relief Efforts In a commendable show of solidarity, members of the House of Representatives and Senators representing Niger State at the National Assembly have jointly donated N20 million to support the victims of the devastating floods that recently wreaked havoc on Mokwa Local Government […]
Nigerian Activist Drags Federal Government to ECOWAS Court Over Whistleblower Persecution, Alleged Child Trafficking Complicity A prominent Nigerian child rights advocate and whistleblower, Ighorhiohwunu Aghogho, has filed a landmark suit against the Federal Republic of Nigeria at the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Court of Justice. The suit, numbered ECW/CCJ/APP/28/25 and dated Wednesday, […]
Benue Youths Stage Massive Pro-Tinubu, Alia Rally to Mark Democracy Day Thousands of youths in Benue State today, Wednesday, June 12, 2025, converged in a massive solidarity rally to commemorate Democracy Day, publicly declaring their unwavering support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Hyacinth Alia. The demonstration, which saw participants marching through major streets […]
Democracy Day: Rivers Governor Fubara Reaffirms Commitment to Rule of Law, Transparency Amidst Political Turbulence Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, today, Thursday, June 12, 2025, leveraged the occasion of Nigeria’s Democracy Day to unequivocally restate his unwavering commitment to upholding the rule of law, promoting transparency, and fostering inclusive governance in the state. His address, […]
SEC Reiterates Ban on CBEX, Warns Investors of Ongoing Ponzi Scheme Risks The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria has today, Thursday, June 12, 2025, re-emphasized that Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX), also known as ST Technologies International Ltd, Smart Treasure, or Super Technology, remains unequivocally banned from operating in Nigeria. This stern warning comes […]
Zenith Bank Extends N300 Million Lifeline to Victims of Devastating Mokwa Flood Zenith Bank Plc, a leading financial institution in Nigeria, has today, Wednesday, June 12, 2025, announced a significant donation of N300 million to the victims of the recent catastrophic floods that swept through Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State. This substantial corporate […]
Attacks in Central Nigeria Claim At Least 20 Lives in Plateau State At least 20 people have been killed this week in a fresh surge of violence across the Mangu local government area of Plateau State, local government and humanitarian sources confirmed on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. The casualties resulted from three separate assaults that […]
FG to Train 100,000 Youths Annually in Forex Trading and Financial Skills The Federal Government of Nigeria has entered into a strategic partnership with Investonaire Academy to train 100,000 young Nigerians annually in foreign exchange (Forex) trading and other essential financial skills. This initiative is a significant step in the government’s efforts to combat youth […]