Anambra Police Taps IGP Scheme to Compensate Families of Fallen Officers In a solemn ceremony aimed at honoring the ultimate sacrifice of its personnel, the Anambra State Police Command has presented cheques totaling ₦59.2 million to the families of 38 officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. The cheques were presented by […]
INEC Taps 14 Political Associations to Advance to Next Phase of Registration The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that only 14 out of a staggering 171 political associations that applied for registration have met the preliminary requirements to proceed to the next stage. The decision was made following the commission’s regular meeting, where […]
FBI Taps Public to Hunt Suspect in Charlie Kirk Assassination The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has released photos of a “person of interest” and is offering a $100,000 reward for information in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The announcement comes as the hunt for the shooter continues, following the high-profile incident […]
FIRS Warns Tax Evaders: EFCC Now on Board for Enforcement The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has officially enlisted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in a major push to clamp down on tax evasion. In a move that signals a no-nonsense approach to revenue collection, the FIRS has renewed a strategic partnership with […]
Nigerian Students Increasingly Turn to AI for Academic and Career Support Nigerian students are rapidly embracing Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a crucial tool for their studies, according to a recent report released by Google. New data from Google Search trends reveals a significant shift in academic habits, with searches combining “AI + studying” soaring by […]
Legendary R&B Group Shalamar Returns to Nigeria After 40 Years to Headline Independence Concert Nigerian music lovers are in for a treat as the iconic American R&B group Shalamar is set to headline a historic concert in Abuja to celebrate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day. The Grammy-winning trio, known for timeless classics like “A Night To […]
Senegal Pulls Off Dramatic Kinshasa Comeback as Cape Verde Takes Commanding Lead in World Cup Qualifiers In a thrilling night of World Cup qualifiers, the Senegalese national football team proved their mettle by staging a remarkable 3-2 comeback against a formidable Democratic Republic of Congo side. The Teranga Lions found themselves in a precarious position, […]
Edo Police Launch Manhunt After Gunmen Kill 8 NSCDC Officers, Abduct Expatriate The Edo State Police Command has launched a full-scale manhunt for the killers of at least eight officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) who were ambushed and murdered last Friday night. The deadly attack, which occurred along the Okpella–Agenebode […]
NNPCL CEO Announces Bold $60 Billion Plan to Make Nigeria a Global Gas Giant In a move poised to reshape Nigeria’s energy future, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced an ambitious plan to attract $60 billion in new investments for gas infrastructure over the next five to seven years. The announcement was […]
Cross River PDP Pledges to Unseat Governor Otu, Unites Behind Chairman Venatius Ikem The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State has officially declared its resolve to take back power from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. The party’s leadership has made a strategic move to prepare for the political […]
Nigerian Democracy Faces “Triple Threat” From Poverty, Lack of Trust, and Shrinking Civic Space, CSOs Warn Nigeria’s democratic future is hanging in the balance, threatened by the toxic combination of widespread poverty, a breakdown of public trust, and a shrinking space for public discourse. This dire warning was issued by a coalition of Civil Society […]
Anambra State Boosts Healthcare, Deploys 2,000 New Health Workers In a major push to overhaul its healthcare system, the Anambra State Government has announced the successful recruitment of over 2,000 new healthcare professionals. This significant hiring drive, the first of its kind in more than a decade, is a cornerstone of Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s administration […]
World Cup Hope Dims for Nigeria After Draw Against Bafana Bafana Nigeria’s quest for a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has suffered a significant setback after a frustrating 1-1 draw with South Africa’s Bafana Bafana. The crucial qualifier, held at the Free State Stadium, saw the Super Eagles fail to secure the victory […]
Kebbi Police Nab Suspected Cattle Rustler, Recover Stolen Cows and Vehicle The Kebbi State Police Command has made a significant breakthrough in its fight against cattle rustling, announcing the arrest of a suspect and the recovery of stolen cattle and a vehicle used in the crime. The arrest, which took place in the Suru Local […]
Tinubu Puts Financial Regulators on Alert as Nigerians Shift to Digital Currencies In a move signalling his administration’s heightened focus on the digital economy, President Bola Tinubu has ordered the country’s financial and capital market authorities to step up their monitoring of digital currencies and stablecoins. The directive, conveyed by Finance Minister Wale Edun, is […]
Obidient Movement to FG: Don’t Impose 5% Fuel Levy on Suffering Nigerians The “Obidient” movement, a vocal group of supporters of the Labour Party’s former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has issued a stern warning to the Federal Government against the planned introduction of a 5% fuel levy. The group argues that while the government’s intention […]
Major Tragedy Averted in Kwara as Fire Service Prevents Tanker Explosion A swift and professional response from the Kwara State Fire Service averted what could have been a catastrophic disaster on Tuesday evening. A petrol tanker, loaded with 45,000 litres of fuel, suffered a mechanical failure, leading to a brake malfunction along the busy Ilorin–Bode-Saadu–Jebba […]
Deadly Accidents Force NIWA to Ban Unlicensed Boats and Operators In a major move to curb the alarming rate of fatal boat accidents, the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has announced a nationwide ban on all unlicensed boat operations. The directive, effective immediately, also prohibits commercial boats from loading passengers at any point not officially […]
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 […]