Falana: Criminals, Touts Now Control Nigerian Politics Amid Worsening Governance Abeokuta, Ogun State August 6, 2025 Prominent human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana, SAN, has decried the state of governance in Nigeria, lamenting that politics has been overtaken by criminals and touts who have no interest in the nation’s development or the welfare of its […]
Tinubu Hails Nigerian Students for Winning Big at 2025 TeenEagle Global Finals Abuja, Nigeria August 6, 2025 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated three outstanding Nigerian students for their historic performance at the 2025 TeenEagle Global Finals held in London, United Kingdom. In a statement released on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Information and […]
The media organization is asking the Federal High Court to direct the anti-graft agency to investigate the Chief Financial Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) over alleged financial misconduct. Abuja, Nigeria – August 5, 2025 A media advocacy group, NewsGroup, has filed a legal action at the Federal High Court in Abuja, […]
Nigerian Court Orders Deportation of 21 Foreign Hackers, Imposes ₦1 Million Fine Each Abuja, Nigeria – August 5, 2025 A Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted and sentenced 21 foreign nationals for cybercrime-related offences, ordering their deportation and imposing a fine of ₦1 million on each of them. The judgment was delivered by Justice […]
Fresh Clashes in Akwa Ibom Leave 12 Injured, Homes Destroyed At least twelve persons have sustained varying degrees of injuries, and numerous houses have been razed in a fresh outbreak of communal violence in Akwa Ibom State. The clash, which occurred recently, has further heightened tensions in the affected area, leaving residents displaced and property […]
Nigerian Anglican Church Rejects Election of Openly Gay Archbishop in Wales, Deepening Communion Rift The Nigerian Anglican Church has strongly condemned the recent election of Bishop Cherry Vann as the new Archbishop of Wales, a move that introduces an openly gay Primate into a leadership role within the Anglican Communion. Bishop Vann, who lives in […]
Aviation Sector Faces Imminent Shutdown as Unions Issue Ultimatum Over Salary Dispute Nigeria’s aviation sector is on the brink of a major shutdown, as key unions have issued a stern seven-day ultimatum to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, demanding the immediate implementation of a long-delayed new salary structure for workers under […]
Federal Government Orders Relocation in Four Niger LGAs as Flood Threat Intensifies The Federal Government has issued a critical directive to residents of four local government areas in Niger State, urging them to relocate to higher ground immediately. This urgent appeal follows a fresh flood warning issued by the National Flood Early Warning Centre of […]
Kidnappers Fall Out Over N3m Ransom After Killing Abuja Victims A chilling confession has emerged from a kidnap suspect in Abuja, revealing how a brutal dispute over a N3 million ransom led to internal violence among abductors and exposed the gruesome murders of their two victims: a 55-year-old school nurse and a 14-month-old toddler. The […]
International Human Rights Commission Urges Presidential Pardon for Abba Kyari Amid Insecurity Concerns The International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) office in Nigeria has made a significant appeal to President Bola Tinubu, urging him to grant a presidential pardon to the suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari. The commission asserts that such a move, though […]
Vandals Cripple Delta NYSC Camp Ahead of Orientation, Electrical Installations Destroyed The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Permanent Orientation Camp in Issele-Uku, Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State, has been targeted by suspected vandals, resulting in the destruction of all electrical installations just days before the commencement of the 2025 Batch B Stream […]
President Tinubu Calls On Digital Creators To Verify Information Before Sharing President Bola Tinubu on Friday, August 1, 2025, issued a stern call to digital content creators and influencers, urging them to prioritize verification before amplifying information across their platforms. Speaking at the Progressive Digital Media Summit held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, President […]
Former Barcelona Star Carles Perez Hospitalised After Bizarre Dog Attack to Genitals Former Barcelona prospect Carles Perez has been hospitalised in Greece after suffering severe injuries to his genitals during a dog attack on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. The 27-year-old midfielder, currently on loan at Greek club Aris Thessaloniki from Celta Vigo, was reportedly attempting […]
Nine Dead, Eight Rescued in Tragic Jigawa Boat Accident Nine people have died and eight others were successfully rescued following a tragic boat accident on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at the Rijiyar Malam Fishing Pond in the Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) confirmed the incident, attributing it […]
Zelensky Urges Allies to Act for ‘Regime Change’ in Russia After Deadly Kyiv Attacks Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday issued a stark call for the world to actively pursue “regime change” in Russia, arguing that failure to do so would allow Moscow to continue destabilizing neighboring countries even after the war in Ukraine concludes. […]
UCH Nurses Join Nationwide Warning Strike, Health Services Crippled Healthcare services at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, were severely impacted on Wednesday as the hospital’s chapter of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) joined a nationwide seven-day warning strike. The industrial action, which commenced at midnight on Tuesday, follows the Federal […]
Governor Nwifuru Suspends 87 Officials, Including 25 Commissioners, for Skipping State Function Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has taken decisive action, suspending a total of 87 government officials, including 25 commissioners and 62 aides, for their failure to attend a crucial state function. The governor’s directive, announced on Monday night, July 28, 2025, […]
Nigeria Grapples with Hepatitis: N17.9 Trillion Economic Loss, 4,252 Annual Deaths Revealed Nigeria is facing a dire public health crisis as viral hepatitis inflicts an annual economic burden estimated between N13.3 trillion and N17.9 trillion, in addition to claiming the lives of 4,252 Nigerians yearly due to liver cancer caused by untreated infections. These alarming […]
Scrap ‘Exploitative’ Band A Electricity Tariff, Pat Utomi Urges Federal Government Renowned political economist and Convener of The Big Tent, Professor Pat Utomi, has strongly urged the Federal Government to re-evaluate and potentially abolish the Band A electricity tariff, describing it as “exploitative” and “lacking in economic sense.” Professor Utomi made the call on Monday, […]
Despite Hurdles, UNIMED Vows to Uphold Excellence, Aims for Top Three Ranking in Nigeria – VC Adejuyigbe The University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo, is poised to defy prevailing challenges to sustain and elevate its standards, with the newly appointed Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ebunoluwa Aderonke Adejuyigbe, expressing firm resolve to steer the institution to become one […]