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Tinubu Approves Armed Forest Guards to Secure 1,129 Forests from Terrorists, Bandits

In a bold move to combat insecurity, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a new corps of armed forest guards to take charge of Nigeria’s 1,129 forests, with a... Read more »
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EFCC Invites Tompolo Over Viral Naira Abuse Video

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has sent an invitation to former Niger Delta militant leader, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, also known as Tompolo, over allegations tied to misuse of the naira... Read more »
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Soldiers flee after Boko Haram raid on Borno base

Some soldiers are reportedly fleeing back to their villages following Monday’s attack by Boko Haram terrorists on a military base in Marte, Borno State, which claimed the lives of five personnel. Earlier... Read more »
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No Evidence, No Case, Only Lies and Diversion in Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial – IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) categorically condemns the latest desperate attempt by the Federal Government and its compromised media to divert public attention from the disgraceful collapse of their case against... Read more »
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Taraba: Farmers and Herders Agree to Ceasefire in Karim Lamido After Security Intervention

Communities involved in a recent farmers-herders conflict in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State have agreed to a ceasefire and resolved to embrace peace following a high-level intervention by security... Read more »
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NOUN’s Quest for Excellence: Workshop Targets Institutional Growth

National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has taken a significant step toward enhancing institutional growth through strategic partnerships and stakeholder engagement, with the hosting of a sensitisation workshop by its Directorate of... Read more »
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US Sanctions Lifted, Trump Urges Syria to Normalize Ties with Israel

US President Donald Trump asked Syria’s new leader on Wednesday to normalise relations with Israel after he offered a major boost to the war-ravaged country by announcing the lifting of sanctions. Trump,... Read more »
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IG’s Wife to Unveil POWA School in Bauchi, Fostering Education and Growth

Mrs. Elizabeth, the wife of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has arrived in Bauchi for the commissioning of the Police Children School, Sum, in Bogoro Local Government Area. Elizabeth, who... Read more »
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Tech Giant Microsoft Lays Off 6,000 Employees Globally

Microsoft is set to lay off 6,000 workers, amounting to nearly 3 per cent of its global workforce, The Guardian reported. The company, which employed 228,000 full-time workers as of June 2024,... Read more »
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NELFUND Investigation Concludes: Minister Reports No Fraud

The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, on Wednesday, declared that there was no fraud uncovered in the student loan scheme.Alausa made this known at the end of a meeting held with... Read more »
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Azuka Okwuosa Congratulates Ejidike on NRCRI Chairmanship, Hails Tinubu’s Decision

On behalf of the entire members of Azuka Okwuosa Campaign Organization, I once again warmly congratulate the ebullient and indefatigable Chairman of APC Anambra State, our own chairman, Hon. Chief (Sir) Basil... Read more »
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NiMet issues thunderstorm alert

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted sunshine and thunderstorms from Wednesday to Friday across the country. NiMet`s weather outlook released in Abuja envisaged sunny skies on Wednesday over the northern region with... Read more »
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Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial Resumes as Prosecution’s Second Witness Takes the Stand

Nnamdi Kanu’s trial resumes at the Federal High Court, Abuja, with the prosecution’s second witness being cross-examined. Read more »
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Nigerian Army Raises Alarm Over Boko Haram’s Use of Armed Drones in the Northeast

The Operation Hadin Kai of the Nigerian Army has expressed concerns over the growing use of “armed drones” by the Boko Haram terrorists in the North East, warning that such tactics are difficult... Read more »
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Abia State Government Moves to Take Over EEDC Assets

The Abia State Government has made a move to take over majority control of the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, aiming to improve electricity supply in the capital city, Umuahia, and nearby local... Read more »
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Nigerian Navy Cracks Down on Oil Theft, Destroys 9 Illegal Refining Sites

Operatives of the Nigerian Navy Ship, Pathfinder, have destroyed nine illegal refining sites housing 175,000 litres of stolen products in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State. The Navy said the sites... Read more »
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Mali’s Junta Takes Control: Military Government Dissolves Political Parties

Mali’s military junta has dissolved all political parties in the country. A statement read on state television on Tuesday said the country’s military leader, Assimi Goita, validated the decision. Last month, a... Read more »
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Latin America’s Iconic Leader: Jose Mujica, the ‘Poorest President,’ Leaves Lasting Legacy

Tributes poured in from across Latin America on Tuesday following the death of Uruguay’s former president Jose “Pepe” Mujica, an ex-guerrilla fighter revered by the left for his humility and progressive politics.... Read more »
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Global Displacement Hits Crisis Point: 83.4 Million Forced from Homes

The International Organisation for Migration has said that a record 83.4 million people have been forced to flee from their homes, fuelled by an increase in disasters and conflict. The UN migration... Read more »
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Fair Taxation: Plateau Gov Supports Reforms to Tax Wealth, Not Poverty

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to prudent and transparent management of public resources as a strategy to stimulate sustainable development across the state. Speaking at the 27th... Read more »