Gowon Reflects on Military Rule: Calls for Embracing Democracy to Prevent Past Mistakes Former Nigerian Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (retd), has candidly acknowledged the shortcomings of military governance in Nigeria, emphasizing the need for the nation to fully embrace democratic principles to avoid repeating historical errors. Speaking at the launch of the book […]
Police Reject IPOB’s May 30 Sit-at-Home Order, Assure Public of Unhindered Movement The Nigerian Police Force has strongly opposed the Indigenous People of Biafra’s (IPOB) planned sit-at-home order for May 30, 2025, and has reassured residents of the South-East that their daily activities will proceed without disruption. IPOB announced the lockdown as part of its […]
NiMet Warns: Lagos, Delta, 4 Other States to Face Up to 250 Rainy Days in 2025 Amid Rising Flood Risks In its recently released 2025 Seasonal Climate Prediction, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a significant weather advisory: residents of six southern states Lagos, Delta, Rivers, Bayelsa, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom should prepare […]
JAMB Brings in IT Experts to Investigate Technical Glitches in 2025 UTME Amid Mass Complaints In response to widespread concerns over the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has initiated a comprehensive review of the examination process. This action follows reports of technical glitches and an unprecedented […]
Over 50 Lecturers Face Sanctions as Nigerian Tertiary Institutions Tackle Sex-for-Grades Scourge In a concerted effort to uphold academic integrity and protect students, Nigerian universities and polytechnics have intensified actions against lecturers involved in sex-for-grades scandals. Over the past five years, at least 35 lecturers have been dismissed for sexual misconduct, highlighting a systemic issue […]
Nigeria’s ₦54.9 Trillion Budget: Balancing Ambition with Prudence as FG, World Bank Diverge on Funding Plans n a pivotal moment for Nigeria’s economic trajectory, the Federal Government’s ambitious ₦54.9 trillion budget for 2025 has sparked a nuanced dialogue with the World Bank over the nation’s funding strategy. While both entities share a commitment to Nigeria’s […]
IPOB Declares May 30 Total Lockdown to Honour Biafran Heroes The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has announced a total sit-at-home order across Nigeria’s South-East region on Friday, May 30, 2025, to commemorate the annual Biafra Heroes Memorial Day. In a statement released on Monday by IPOB’s Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, the group […]
‘We’re Listening’: JAMB to Review 2025 UTME Results Amid Unusual Complaints The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has acknowledged a wave of concerns from candidates regarding the just-released 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results and has promised to conduct a thorough review. In a statement released over the weekend, JAMB noted that while […]
House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas Mourns Loss of Mother-in-Law The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, has been thrown into mourning following the passing of his mother-in-law. In a statement released on Saturday by his media office, Speaker Abbas expressed deep sorrow over the loss, describing his late mother-in-law as a kind, […]
New UK Visa Restrictions Hit Nigerian Care Workers, Others Seeking Opportunities Abroad The United Kingdom has implemented a new wave of immigration restrictions targeting the care sector, a move that is already generating anxiety across countries like Nigeria, which have seen a surge in migration to the UK for care related roles in recent years. […]
Sanwo-Olu Celebrates Pa Fasoranti at 99, Hails His Enduring Legacy in Yorubaland and Beyond Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has paid glowing tribute to Afenifere leader and elder statesman, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, as the nonagenarian clocks 99, describing him as a “pillar of wisdom” whose contributions have shaped the trajectory of the Yoruba nation and […]
Nigerians Challenge EFCC to Take Action Against Tompolo Over Viral Money-Spraying Video A growing number of Nigerians on social media are calling on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to take action against ex-militant leader Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, following viral footage that allegedly shows him involved in the abuse of the […]
Wike Arrives for Crucial PDP Meeting Amid Growing Calls for Reconciliation The political temperature within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ticked up a notch today as Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), arrived at the PDP National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja. His entrance, just before deliberations commenced, sparked murmurs […]
Marketers Import ₦2.4 Trillion Worth of Petrol Amidst Dangote Refinery’s Market Disruption Despite the commencement of operations at the Dangote Refinery, Nigeria’s petrol import bill remains substantial. In the first quarter of 2025 alone, marketers imported petrol valued at approximately ₦2.4 trillion. This figure underscores the ongoing challenges in achieving energy self-sufficiency, even with the […]
Northern Governors Convene Urgent Meeting in Kaduna to Address Escalating Terror Attacks In response to the escalating terror attacks plaguing Northern Nigeria, the Northern Governors’ Forum is set to hold a high-stakes meeting today in Kaduna. The gathering aims to formulate a unified strategy to combat the persistent insecurity that has disrupted lives and livelihoods […]
Tensions Rise as Warri Refinery Workers Extend Ongoing Strike Operations at the Warri Refinery and Petrochemical Company remain at a standstill as workers continue their strike action, demanding improved working conditions and payment of outstanding entitlements. The strike, which entered its second week on Friday, has drawn growing attention from stakeholders in the oil and […]
To Curb Insurgency, Borno Governor Halts Petrol Sales in Bama Local Government In a decisive move aimed at weakening the operational capacity of insurgents, the Borno State Government has placed a temporary ban on the sale of petrol in Bama Local Government Area. The announcement was made by Governor Babagana Zulum during a security briefing […]
Citizens Plead with FG to Address Safety Concerns with Pedestrian Bridge on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Residents and commuters along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway are urging the Federal Government to construct pedestrian bridges at critical points to enhance safety and reduce the risk of accidents. The absence of such infrastructure has led to numerous fatalities and injuries as […]
Kano State Government Takes Action to Address Water Supply Challenges In response to the persistent water scarcity affecting Kano metropolis, the state government has announced plans to reactivate the historic Challawa Water Treatment Plant. Constructed in 1930 during the reign of the late Emir of Kano, Alhaji Abdullahi Bayero, the facility was the first of […]
Tinubu Pledges Revitalization of South-East Gas Infrastructure and Urgent Action on Anambra Erosion Crisis President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to addressing the pressing infrastructure challenges in Nigeria’s South-East, with a particular focus on reviving the region’s gas industry and tackling the escalating erosion crisis in Anambra State. During a recent engagement with […]