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FUTO Students Suffer as Access Roads Deteriorate, Insecurity Rises

The Students’ Union Government of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, has issued an appeal to both federal and state authorities over the dilapidated condition of major access roads leading... Read more »
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80% of Nigeria’s 20 Million Out-of-School Children Are from Northern Region – NEF Chair

Chairman of the Northern Elders’ Forum, Prof. Ango Abdullahi, has raised the alarm over the growing marginalisation of Northern Nigeria, warning that the continued sidelining of the region in federal budgeting and... Read more »
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FG Urges Oil and Gas Companies to Leverage Technology for Fire Prevention

The Federal Government has called on stakeholders in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector to adopt innovative, technology-driven fire prevention measures to tackle the rising incidents of fire disasters across the industry. The... Read more »
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Northern Governors Praise Tinubu’s Support For Region

The 19 Northern governors have reaffirmed their support for the government of President Ahmed Bola Tinubu, amidst criticisms by Arewa leaders of marginalisation of the region by his administration. This was made... Read more »
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Benin City’s GRA Roads in Shambles, Motorists Cry Out in Frustration

Motorists and commuters plying the Government Reservation Area, Benin, Edo State, have continued to groan over the deplorable state of the roads. With the rainy season peaking and most of the area... Read more »
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Verydarkman Blasts Governor Uzodinma for Honouring Only Imo-Born Super Falcons Players

Controversial social media activist, Verydarkman, has called out the Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodinma, for hosting only Super Falcons players of Imo origin following the team’s triumphant victory at the... Read more »
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US Mission, BudgIT, CISLAC Slam Nigerian Governors Over Lavish Spending Amid Economic Hardship

The United States Mission in Nigeria, alongside civic groups BudgIT Nigeria and CISLAC, has raised concerns over what they describe as reckless and misplaced priorities by some Nigerian state governors amidst worsening... Read more »
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Police Arrest 5,488 Suspected Criminals Between June and July

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested 5,488 suspects between June and July 2025 for crimes including kidnapping, armed robbery, cultism, and cybercrime. The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, who made the... Read more »
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Southwest Governors Unite to Tackle Regional Challenges, Boost Security and Food Supply

Governors in Nigeria’s Southwest region say they are mapping out viable alternatives towards addressing issues confronting the region such as food insecurity, improved infrastructure, promotion of economic integration as well as enhancement... Read more »
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Dogara to Sue Four Newspapers Over Alleged Defamatory Reports

A former Speaker of House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, has threatened to sue four national dailies over alleged defamatory publications. Dogara made this known in separate letters written through his counsel,... Read more »
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INEC Begins High-Level Training Ahead of August 16 Bye-Elections in 12 States

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced a crucial Training of Trainers (ToT) programme at The Electoral Institute (TEI) in Abuja, as part of intensified preparations for 16 pivotal bye-elections scheduled... Read more »
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Jigawa Boat Accident Claims 4 Lives, Leaves 5 Unaccounted For

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Jigawa Command has confirmed the death of four persons, while five others are missing following a canoe mishap in Jigawa. The incident occurred in the... Read more »
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Ogun Lawmaker Urges Calm After Elephant Attack Claims Farmer’s Life

A member representing Ijebu East in the Ogun State House of Assembly, Waliu Ifedolapo, on Tuesday, called on residents to maintain calm over the killing of a 49-year-old farmer, Musa Kalamu by... Read more »
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FG Reiterates Commitment to Rescuing Remaining Chibok Girls and Leah Sharibu

The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to securing the release of the remaining abducted Chibok schoolgirls and Leah Sharibu, assuring Nigerians that the girls have not been forgotten despite the passage... Read more »
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Lagos Police Arrest Couple Over Pistol Possession

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a couple and another woman for allegedly being in unlawful possession of a semi-automatic pistol. The incident occurred in the Ipaja area of... Read more »
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Tanzanian Singer, Juma Jux Reveals Priscilla Ojo Converted to Islam Before Their Union

Tanzanian singer Juma Jux has revealed that his partner, Priscilla Ojo, converted to Islam before their union. In a recent interview, Jux shared that it took some effort to convince her, but... Read more »
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Burna Boy Performs at Lionesses’ EUROS Victory Party in Buckingham Palace

Nigerian singer, Burna Boy, performs at England Lionesses’ welcome party at Buckingham Palace after they won the EUROS. Lionesses manager, Sarina Wiegman, is a big Burna Boy fan, and she was surprised... Read more »
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Rivers LG Elections Postponed Amid State of Emergency

The 2025 Local Government Elections in Rivers State have been officially postponed ,Originally scheduled for August 9th, voters will now head to the polls on Saturday, August 30, 2025.‎‎RSIEC Chairman, Michael Odey,... Read more »
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Governor Hope Uzodinma Hosts Imo-Born Super Falcons Players After Historic WAFCON Victory

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, hosts seven members of the victorious Super Falcons team who are natives of the state. The stars include: Chiamaka Nnadozie, Michelle Alozie, Osinachi Ohale, Tochukwu Oluehi, Jennifer... Read more »
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Nigeria’s Democracy Not Rooted in Unstable Coalitions — Lagos APC

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared that the future of Nigeria’s democracy depends on principled leadership, unwavering loyalty, and consistent service to the people — not... Read more »