Atiku Condemns ‘Cruel’ Teargas Response to Benue Protesters Over Killings Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has vehemently condemned the use of teargas to disperse women and youth protesting the incessant killings in Benue State, describing the action as “cruel and undemocratic.” Atiku’s strong reaction came in […]
PDP Condemns Benue Killings, Accuses President Tinubu of Indifference The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly condemned the recent wave of gruesome massacres in Benue State, accusing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of exhibiting a “lethargic approach” and “indifference” to the escalating insecurity across the country. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo […]
UNICAL Clinical Lecturers Begin Indefinite Strike Over Discriminatory VC Selection Criteria Clinical lecturers at the University of Calabar (UNICAL), operating under the umbrella of the Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria (MDCAN), have commenced an indefinite strike. The industrial action stems from what they describe as their deliberate exclusion from the ongoing selection process […]
Prolonged Blackout Cripples Businesses in Katsina’s Malumfashi Community Residents and business owners in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State are reeling from the devastating impact of a prolonged power outage, which has brought economic activities in the community to a standstill. The blackout, reportedly lasting for 14 days, has led to deep frustration and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Rivers State 2025 Budget Anticipates Fubara’s Return, Says Sole Administrator Ibas The proposed N1.48 trillion 2025 budget for Rivers State has been formulated with the anticipation of the return of suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara and other affected officials, according to the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd). Ibas made this statement […]
Steel Development Minister Confident Tinubu Will Deliver on Renewed Hope Agenda, Highlights Ajaokuta Revival The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, today, Wednesday, June 11, 2025, expressed unwavering confidence in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s capacity and determination to tackle Nigeria’s multifarious challenges, grow the national economy, and deliver substantial dividends of democracy to […]
National Assembly Moves to Mandate Presidential Inauguration at Parliamentary Complex A significant legislative proposal is currently gaining traction within the National Assembly, aiming to officially shift the venue for future presidential inauguration ceremonies from the traditional Eagle Square to the hallowed chambers of the National Assembly complex. The bill, which is now under active consideration, […]