Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned the recent wave of violence and killings in Taraba, Benue, and Kogi states, describing the situation as a “gaping wound in the soul of our nation.” Obi, in a statement on Wednesday via X, lamented what he called the “senseless killings” that […]
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has distanced itself from misleading messages circulating via a spoofed version of its 66019 short code. JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, in a statement on Wednesday, stated that these messages are not from JAMB, describing them as fraudulent and intended to sow confusion. Dr. Benjamin said […]
The legal team representing Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on Wednesday raised the alarm over what it described as a disturbing pattern of selective justice, following the Federal Government’s decision to file criminal charges against her despite multiple unresolved petitions she lodged earlier this year. In a statement released by her counsel, Uju Nwoduwu, the team outlined […]
US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, on Tuesday ordered a suspension of student visa processing in the latest swipe at foreign students in the country. The White House is cracking down on foreign students at US universities, revoking visas and deporting those involved in protests against the war in Gaza, accusing them of supporting Palestinian […]
Despite the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration’s claims that the removal of fuel subsidy has saved Nigeria an estimated $7.5 billion yearly, the Federal Government is now seeking approval from the National Assembly to borrow an additional $24 billion — a move that will push the nation’s total debt stock to a staggering N182 trillion, up […]
US President Donald Trump announced on Friday a “major” prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine, which would be the largest in three years of war. Kyiv and Moscow are due to swap 1,000 people each in a deal agreed at talks in Istanbul last week, but a senior official with knowledge of the matter said […]
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has admitted it would be a “huge disappointment” if his side fail to secure qualification for the Champions League as they prepare for their final Premier League fixture of the season against Everton on Sunday. Howe’s team knows that a victory at St James’ Park would effectively guarantee a top-five […]
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has attributed the stability of the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) to a strong supervisory framework. PenCom’s Head of Corporate Communications, Ibrahim Buwai, disclosed this in a recent interview, saying the transformation of Nigeria’s pension system has laid a robust foundation for long-term savings mobilisation, significantly contributing to GDP growth and […]
A joint enforcement team, comprising officials of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) and the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC/KAI), has arrested Mr Ogunbadejo Olawale, a resident of No. 25 Ajiboye Street, Alapere, Ketu, who was caught in a viral video dumping waste on the Alapere Link Bridge, Ketu. He has been remanded at […]
The National Emergency Management Agency has launched the 2025 National Preparedness and Response Campaign to mitigate the impact of flooding on communities in Bauchi State. Speaking during the launching of the campaign on Friday, the deputy director of General Services, NEMA, Mr Bitrus Samuel, said Bauchi was one of the states with the highest risk of […]
The Federal Government has inaugurated a new Board of Directors for the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria, with a directive to strengthen asset recovery and commence a credible, time-bound wind-down of the Corporation. According to a statement by the Director of Information and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Finance, Mr Mohammed Manga, on […]
The Cross River State Police Command said it will soon move into Biakpan and Etono communities in Biase Local Government Area for a major disarmament operation following months of renewed violence and refusal by local leaders to cooperate with peace efforts. Commissioner of Police, Olusegun Omosanyin, disclosed this while speaking in a telephone interview with […]