Odomma, a 50-year-old man has committed suicide in the Amakpu Okuku community in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State over financial difficulties that left him unable to provide…
Flight attendant found ‘high on drugs and n@ked in plane toilet’
A British Airway cabin crew member was found n@ked and high on drugs onboard a flight. On a flight from California to London, Haden Pentecost, 41, from Basingstoke, was found agitated, sweating…
“Your father’s name may open doors, but only your work will keep you inside” – late President Umar Musa Yar’Adua’s nephew advises Nigerians
Umar Yar’Adua, son of Senator AbdulAziz Yar’Adua and nephew of the late former President Umar Musa ‘Yar’Adua, has taken to social media to advise people to ensure they build a…
Vigilant Group captures suspected bandit during a midnight attack on Benue community
The Vigilant youths of Bigwa community have captured a suspected bandit during a midnight attack on Bigwa village in Mbayenge, Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State. Reports gathered that…
ASUU threatens to begin nationwide strike, says FG has failed to prioritize its demands
Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced preparations to hold rallies across public universities next week to protest over the federal government’s failure to prioritize its demands, particularly the…
We’ll soon name terrorism financiers in Nigeria – Chief of Defence Staff
Christopher Musa, Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, has made a remark saying the process of identifying and prosecuting terrorism financiers in Nigeria is ongoing. Musa made this statement during an…
“It’s for your future and the future of your children,” Tinubu urges Nigerians in Japan to support Nigeria’s growth
President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians living in Japan to contribute to building and developing the economy of Nigeria. Tinubu made this appeal during a meeting with members of…
EFCC declares Atiku’s son-in-law wanted over alleged money laundering
Abdullahi Bashir Haske, a businessman and son-in-law of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has been declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged case of…
NELFUND clarifies new guidelines on student upkeep loan disbursement, application process
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) said on Thursday that the upkeep loans for students in Nigerian tertiary institutions will henceforth be strictly tied to the academic session of their respective institutions.…
Imo police burst child trafficking syndicates, rescues victims
Two child trafficking syndicates have been uncovered by the operatives of the Imo State Police Command with the suspects arrested, and two children rescued from the hands of traffickers. According…
Napoli owner reveals his regrets rejecting PSG’s €200m offer for Victor Osimhen
Napoli president, Aurelien De Laurentiis has revealed why he turned down a massive €200 million offer from Paris Saint-Germain for Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Speaking to Corriere della Sera,…
Nigerian student in Israel recounts ordeal during Israel-Iran war
Shortly before sunrise on 19 June 2025, residents of Beersheba, a southern Israeli city, were woken by blaring sirens and missile alerts on their phones. The warnings gave them only…
“Yesterday, they killed five farmers. The day before, they killed seven. Mr Speaker, we are in dire need of help,” Lawmaker weeps over bandit killings in his community
On Tuesday, the usually staid proceedings of the Katsina State House of Assembly were pierced by raw emotion as the Chief Whip, Ibrahim Dikko, fought back tears while describing killings by bandits…
“They were lured into thuggery by some evil-minded politicians” Kano Govt announces plan to grant amnesty to repentant thugs
Kano State Government has announced that plans are underway to grant amnesty to repentant thugs in the state. The State’s Commissioner for Information, Ibrahim Waiya, disclosed this during the flag-off…
How Wike-Makinde rift threatens forthcoming PDP convention
There is palpable tension over the possibility that Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, may halt the November national convention of the Peoples Democratic Party scheduled for Ibadan,…
JAMB Sends Important Message to UTME Candidates over their WAEC Results
Candidates who wrote the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) without publishing their West African Examinations Council (WAEC) result now have the opportunity to do so. The Joint Admissions and…
Massive crackdown as FG shutdown 13.5 million social media accounts for posting offensive content and code violations
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has revealed that it has shut down 13,597,057 social media accounts on platforms including TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter) for posting…
Edo joins Imo state, bans Nursery and Primary graduation parties
The Edo State Government has announced sweeping reforms in the education sector, including a ban on graduation parties for nursery and primary school pupils. In a statement released, the state…
Over 6,000 international student visas revoked as US vows further crackdown
The US State Department has revoked more than 6,000 visas belonging to international students, citing violations of American laws, overstays, and security risks. Officials said the majority of cases involved…
Man electrocuted while attempting to vandalize transformer in Aba
A yet-to-be-identified man who was allegedly attempting to vandalize a transformer in Aba, Abia State has been electrocuted. The man’s lifeless body was found dangling from the transformer at N0.…