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 […]
New Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo, 15 Deaths Confirmed The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has declared a new Ebola outbreak in its southern Kasai province, marking the country’s 16th such public health emergency since the virus was first identified in 1976. The announcement follows a preliminary report of 15 deaths among 28 suspected cases, […]
Anti-Corruption: EFCC Arraigns Businessman, Firm Over Alleged $75,000 Fraud The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a businessman, Peter Otomewu, and his company, Pebeto Enerji Limited, at the Ikeja Special Offences Court in Lagos for their alleged involvement in a $75,000 fraud. The arraignment is the latest in a series of anti-graft efforts […]
Niger State Government Bans Unlicensed Religious Preaching, Orders Two-Month Compliance The Niger State government has announced a new directive banning all forms of religious preaching within the state without a proper license. The move, which is intended to regulate religious activities, has set off a debate among key religious figures and scholars in the state. […]
Agricultural Development: FCT Minister Nyesom Wike Distributes Subsidised Fertilizers to Abuja Farmers The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), under the leadership of Minister Nyesom Wike, has commenced the distribution of subsidized fertilizers to farmers in a strategic move to boost food production and combat food insecurity in the nation’s capital. The flag-off ceremony, held at […]
University Management Reassures Students and Staff After Fire Incident at Radio Studio The management of Ajayi Crowther University in Oyo State has called for calm after a fire incident at the university’s radio studio. The blaze, which occurred on Monday morning, has raised concerns about campus safety, prompting the university to issue a statement to […]
FCT Minister Wike Imposes ₦5m Fine, 7.5% Charge on Land Defaulters The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has taken decisive action against land use violations in Abuja, approving a policy that imposes stiff financial penalties on defaulters. The move is part of the FCT Administration’s ongoing efforts to restore the city’s […]
President Tinubu Announces Nigeria Has Met 2025 Revenue Target, Halts Further Borrowing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made a bold declaration, announcing that Nigeria has already met its 2025 revenue target well ahead of the year-end and will no longer rely on borrowing to fund its budget. The President made the statement during a meeting […]
NDLEA Arrests Suspect, Recovers 8,000 Bottles of Akuskura, Cannabis in Kano The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano State Command, has foiled a major drug trafficking attempt, leading to the arrest of a 37-year-old suspect and the recovery of a large cache of illicit substances. The NDLEA Public Relations Officer, Sadiq Maigatari, confirmed the […]
AFN President Accuses Sprinter Ofili of Leaving Nigeria for Financial Rewards In a high-stakes disagreement that exposes the deep-seated issues facing Nigerian sports, the President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Tonobok Okowa, has countered sprinter Favour Ofili‘s reasons for switching her nationality to Turkey, claiming the move was driven by a lucrative financial […]
Ex-NNPC Official Convicted in U.S. Court Over $2.1M Bribery and Money Laundering Scheme A U.S. federal jury has found a former high-ranking official of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Paulinus Iheanacho “Pollie” Okoronkwo, guilty on all charges in a multi-million-dollar bribery and money laundering case. The conviction, which came after a four-day trial, exposes […]
Economic Crisis: Civil Society Organizations Condemn 44% Surge in Cooking Gas Price Civil society organizations in Nigeria have issued a strong warning to the Federal Government over the alarming increase in the price of cooking gas, which has surged by over 44% in the last year. They cautioned that the continuous hike is a “bad […]