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Australia’s YouTube Ban for Minors

Australia will use landmark social media laws to ban children under 16 from video-streaming site YouTube, a top minister said Wednesday, stressing the need to shield them from “predatory algorithms”. Communications Minister,... Read more »
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UCH Nurses Down Tools, Join Nationwide Warning Strike Over Poor Working Conditions

The University College Hospital, Ibadan chapter of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, on Wednesday, joined the nationwide seven-day warning strike called by the national headquarters of the association. The... Read more »
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Massive Earthquake Off Russia’s Far East Coast Sparks Tsunami Warning Across Pacific Region

One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck Russia’s sparsely populated Far East on Wednesday, causing tsunamis up to four metres (12 feet) high across the Pacific and sparking evacuations from Hawaii... Read more »
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Adamawa Police Crack Down on Domestic Violence, Arrest Teenager and Man for Murder

The Adamawa State Police Command is currently investigating two separate incidents of culpable homicide arising from domestic violence in Madagali and Gombi local government areas. In a statement issued by the spokesman... Read more »

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Female lawmakers push bill for 182 reserved seats for women

In a significant move to boost gender inclusion in Nigeria’s political landscape, female lawmakers have called for nationwide support for a bill seeking to create 182 additional legislative seats exclusively for women... Read more »
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Jubilation at ABU as NELFUND Disburses Tuition, Upkeep Funds to Students

Students of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Kaduna State, were seen celebrating the payment of their tuition and long-awaited upkeep allowances facilitated by the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). In a video... Read more »
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ADC Swears in The New Leadership At 99th NEC Meeting

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) held its 99th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on Tuesday in Abuja, where Senator David Mark and Ogbenu Rauf Aregbesola were sworn in as Interim National Chairman... Read more »
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Kidnappers Kill Popular Anambra Businessman, Ifesinachi Onyekere

A wave of shock and sorrow has gripped the business and social media community following the confirmed death of Anambra-based entrepreneur, Ifesinachi Onyekere, popularly known online as “Fish Magnet.” Onyekere, who was... Read more »
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How FCT High Court Convicted and Sentenced LP Candidate for Anambra South Senatorial Bye Election to 10 years in Prison for Fraud and Forgery

On the 23rd of May 2023 ,Justice Y Halilu of the FCT High Court sentenced Hon Chuma Nzeribe, a Nigerian Politican and one-time member of the House of Representatives to 10 years... Read more »
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Anambra APC and the lies of endorsement By Ike Ume-Atuana

It may be difficult to call the Anambra State All Progressives Congress (APC) confused. That would seem harsh. But the party’s actions since the campaigns have shown it may not be completely... Read more »
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Police Pension Scheme Under Fire: IGP Speaks Out

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has raised concerns over the plight of retired officers under the Contributory Pension Scheme, saying many live in humiliating conditions. He said the hardship has instilled... Read more »
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Abia Police Catch Fleeing Armed Robbery Suspect

Abia Police Command said it has arrested a criminal conspiracy and armed robbery suspect, one Chukwujekwu Uzoedo aged 26 years, from Uduma Ezinnachi, Okigwe, Imo State”. The command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP... Read more »
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FG Determined to End ASUU Strikes Once and for All

The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, says the Federal Government is committed to ending the era of strikes in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions, promising improved engagement and fulfilment of agreements with academic... Read more »
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Adeleke warns IBEDC ahead of Osun power regulator takeoff

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has warned the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company against riding roughshod in its operations in the state. Adeleke sounded the warning ahead of the establishment of the... Read more »
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Idahosa was game-changer in Edo gov race – Okpebholo

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has attributed his victory in the 2024 governorship election to his choice of Dennis Idahosa as running mate. In a statement on Tuesday by Idahosa’s Chief Press... Read more »
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Nigerian Lawyer Rescues Young Man Jailed at 12, Left Awaiting Trial for 10 Years

A Nigerian lawyer has shed light on a heartbreaking case that highlights the deep flaws in the country’s justice system. The lawyer recounted the story of Emeka Nzeruike, a young man who... Read more »
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Orders Employment, ₦250K Awards for 200 NYSC Honorees

President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate employment of 200 former National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members into the federal civil service and awarded them ₦250,000 each for outstanding performance during the... Read more »
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2027: Peter Obi speaks on returning to PDP

2027: Peter Obi speaks on returning to PDP Former Labour Party residential candidate Peter Obi has cleared the air on reports that he may return to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Former... Read more »
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Bandits Parade Over 150 K!dnapped Villagers in Zamfara Forest, Demand Govt Negotiation

Bandits Parade Over 150 Kidnapped Villagers in Zamfara Forest, Demand Govt Negotiation Over 150 villagers kidnapped from different communities in Zamfara State have been paraded by bandits. A video of the incident... Read more »
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Failure follows failure’: Israeli opposition ramps up pressure on Netanyahu

Yair Lapid, leader of the opposition and former prime minister, has criticised the government’s handling of the Gaza conflict saying it led Israel from a “just war” to a “political disaster”. In... Read more »