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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 […]
UK Drops Immigration Bomb: Nigerian Students in Desperate Scramble as Deportation Looms The United Kingdom’s Home Office has initiated a major and unprecedented campaign, directly contacting international students via text and email to deliver a stark warning: leave the country or face deportation. This aggressive move, which has sent shockwaves through the Nigerian student community, […]
Ebola Outbreak in DRC: Nigerian Government Steps Up Border Surveillance In response to a fresh outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the Federal Government of Nigeria has intensified health surveillance and screening at all entry points into the country. The Director of Port Health Services at the Federal Ministry […]
Maiduguri Floods Create Unexpected Livelihood for Canoe Operators Amid Displacement As floodwaters continue to rise across Maiduguri in Borno State, canoe paddlers are finding an unexpected source of income, ferrying stranded residents across submerged roads and divided communities. During a tour of the affected areas on Saturday, our correspondent observed brisk activity along the newly […]
Lagos Launches Drainage Initiative to Curb Flooding on Lagos Island The Lagos State Government has initiated the construction of natural water flow channels along key road networks in flood-prone areas of Lagos Island, as part of a broader regeneration strategy. The initiative aims to address the persistent flooding issues, upgrade road infrastructure, and enhance living […]
PDP, Okpebholo Trade Accusations Over Alleged Misuse of Funds A political storm is brewing in Edo State as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the state government trade accusations over alleged wasteful spending and abandonment of governance. The controversy erupted following a statement by the PDP accusing Governor Monday Okpebholo and his deputy, Dennis Idahosa, […]
INEC Confirms Over 2.8 Million Registered Voters for Anambra Governorship Election The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed the final number of registered voters for the upcoming Anambra governorship election, scheduled for Saturday, November 8, 2025. The electoral body has announced that over 2.8 million citizens are eligible to vote in the poll. The […]
Nigerian Bar Association Drags IGP to Court Over Controversial Tinted-Glass Permit The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has taken a decisive legal step against the Nigeria Police Force, filing a lawsuit to challenge the controversial tinted-glass permit policy introduced by the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun. The association is seeking a court order to […]
Lagos Government Calls for Partnership with Private Sector to Reduce Unemployment Rate The Lagos State Government has appealed to stakeholders from various sectors to join forces in addressing the persistent challenge of unemployment, especially among the youth. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu made the call during the 2025 Stakeholders’ Forum, an event organized by the Ministry of […]
Ekiti State Government Approves ₦12bn for Road and Housing Projects The Ekiti State Government has approved over ₦12 billion for the execution of critical road and housing projects aimed at stimulating economic activities, enhancing security, and boosting the state’s agricultural sector. The approvals were among the key decisions reached during the State Executive Council meeting […]