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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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Chimamanda Adichie to Headline 2025 ‘Things Fall Apart’ Festival in Enugu

Renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is set to headline the 2025 edition of the Things Fall Apart Festivalin Enugu, a literary event dedicated to celebrating the legacy of iconic writer Chinua Achebe.... Read more »
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BREAKING: NNPC, Dangote Reduce Petrol Rates Again

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has reduced the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, to N910 per litre from N935 per litre in Abuja. However, the... 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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Niger Govt Boosts Education Infrastructure with N1.3bn Chair Production Deal

Niger State Government has approved the sum of N1.3 billions for the production of 23,400 chairs by the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education for for public schools across the state. The... 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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From N0.66 to N1600: The Naira’s Tumultuous Journey Against the Dollar

The Nigerian Naira has seen dramatic fluctuations in its exchange rate against the U.S. Dollar over the past few decades, with several significant spikes in value devaluation that have had far-reaching impacts... 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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Tinubu Says He Welcomes Criticism But Not Distracted

President Bola Tinubu has said that he is open to criticism but will not lose focus on his plans to move the country forward. He made this known on Tuesday during the... Read more »
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World’s Poorest President Dies At 89

Former President of Uruguay, José Mujica, has died at the age of 89. He passed away after battling esophageal cancer, although the exact cause of his death has not been officially stated.... 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 »
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24 Civilians Killed in Coordinated EIGS Attacks on Villages in Niger’s Tillabéri Region

 At least 24 civilians were killed on Tuesday morning in a series of coordinated attacks by suspected Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (EIGS) militants across multiple villages in Kokorou canton, located... Read more »