Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has ordered the release of what he called authentic students of Ambrose Alli University, AAU, Ekpoma, who were remanded at Ubiaja prison on the order of a state High Court, sitting in Benin City, following their arraignment by the police. The students allegedly took part in the Ekpoma anti-kidnapping […]

Full-time Professors in Nigerian universities will henceforth receive an additional annual allowance of N1.8 million, even as full-time Readers are now to receive an additional N870,000 annual salary increase, the Nigerian Government has announced. This comes as the Federal Government has announced a new allowance for Nigerian lecturers. Tagged ‘professorial cadre allowance’, it applies to […]

Japanese and South Korean leaders have pledged to deepen cooperation between their nations, sealing their commitment with an unexpected K-pop drumming session that delighted onlookers. The unique cultural exchange saw Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung perform together following Tuesday’s summit in Nara, Ms Takaichi’s hometown. Donning personalised athletic […]

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on Guinean President Mamady Doumbouya to advance accountability for the September 28, 2009, massacre and “lay the groundwork for credible and fair justice” regarding other rights abuses in the country. This follows the death in custody of Claude Pivi, a former minister for presidential security, on January 6, 2026. […]

Two more prosecution witnesses on Tuesday gave vivid and harrowing accounts of the June 5, 2022 terror attack on St Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, as the Federal High Court in Abuja admitted additional exhibits from the Department of State Services. The DSS is prosecuting five suspects — Idris Omeiza (25), Al […]

The Federal Government has assured the Super Eagles of Nigeria of the full support of the nation as the team prepares to face Morocco in the semifinals of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). In a goodwill message signed on Wednesday by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, the government praised the […]

The Africa Cup of Nations is racing toward the finish line, with four continental giants set to face off in the semifinals on Wednesday for Africa’s most prestigious sporting title. Nigeria’s Super Eagles will pit their perfect record against Morocco’s defensive steel and home support, while old rivals Egypt and Senegal clash for the sixth […]

The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has revealed that he faces threats to his life over his role in implementing Nigeria’s sweeping tax reforms. Oyedele made this known in Abuja during a governance colloquium organised to mark the 50th birthday of the Special Adviser to the President […]

The Federal Government has announced that Nigeria has eliminated tariffs on 6,243 products imported from the United Arab Emirates, and the UAE has removed tariffs on 7,315 products imported from Nigeria, as part of a new trade pact aimed at expanding market access for Nigerian goods, businesses, and professionals. The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, […]

Hamas has announced that it instructed its governmental bodies in Gaza to prepare for the transfer of their authority to an independent committee of Palestinian technocrats, tasked with governing the strip under the ceasefire framework proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. The announcement on Jan. 11 came ahead of Trump’s anticipated unveiling this week of […]

Myanmar heard accusations that it is responsible for genocide against the Rohingya ethnic minority at the top court of the United Nations, as long-awaited hearings began on Monday. The West African country of Gambia first filed the case at the International Court of Justice in 2019, arguing a so-called “clearance operation” by Myanmar’s military in […]

A crackdown on nationwide protests in Iran has killed at least 538 people and even more are feared dead, activists said Sunday, while Tehran warned that the U.S. military and Israel would be “legitimate targets” if America uses force to protect demonstrators. Another over 10,600 people have been detained over the two weeks of protests, […]