Female Corps Member Alleges Threat Over Criticism of Tinubu Gov’t

A Lagos-based National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Ushie Uguamaye, has alleged that she has been facing threats after posting a viral video criticising President Bola Tinubu’s administration over inflation and economic hardship in Nigeria. In the video, which was shared on her TikTok account (@talktoraye) on Saturday, Uguamaye expressed deep frustration about the country’s … [Read more…]

Natasha’s suspension: SERAP drags Akpabio to court 

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a suit against Senate President Godswill Akpabio over the failure to reverse the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. SERAP alleged that the suspension was based solely on the peaceful exercise of Natasha’s right to freedom of expression. Akpabio is sued for himself and on behalf of all … [Read more…]

Ekiti approves recruitment of 1,800 secondary school teachers, non-teaching staff

Ekiti State Government has approved recruitment of 1,800 teaching and non-teaching staff into public schools in the State. Commissioner for Information Taiwo Olatunbosun who made this known in a statement to newsmen in Ado Ekiti, explained that the authorisation is a continuous exercise aimed at addressing gaps and possible shortfalls created by workers leaving the … [Read more…]

Bandits demand N30m to free abducted family in Katsina

The Katsina State Government says the winner of the Quranic recitation competition, Abdulsalam Rabiu-Faskari, his father and brother are still alive but in the custody of their abductors. This was contained in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Dr Bala Salisu-Zango, on Friday in Katsina. It could be recalled that the … [Read more…]

Peter Obi donates N20m to Colleges of Nursing

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, Mr Peter Obi, has donated N20 million to two Colleges of Nursing Sciences in Imo and Anambra states—Holy Rosary College of Nursing, Ogbe, in Ahiara Catholic Diocese, Mbaise, and the College of Nursing Sciences, Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Ihiala. During his … [Read more…]

FG Throws Weight Behind Planned Nigeria’s Democracy Documentary

The federal government has pledged to support and promote the production of a documentary on Nigeria’s 25 years of uninterrupted democracy. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris gave the assurance while receiving the executive of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) on Friday in Abuja. He described the proposed documentary, an initiative of IPAC, … [Read more…]

British man dies after being hit by Kenyan president’s motorcade – as driver arrested

A British man in his 70s has died after being hit by a vehicle in Kenyan President William Ruto’s motorcade. The victim was named by Kenyan police as 79-year-old Edgar Charles Frederick who died on Ngong Road in Nairobi on Thursday. A police spokesperson said a pedestrian who was “a foreign national”, had died following an … [Read more…]

INEC Releases List of Political Parties for Rivers LG Election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the updated register of voters in Rivers State, along with the list of registered political parties in Nigeria, ahead of the forthcoming Local Government Council elections. In a letter dated March 13, 2025, and signed by the Administrative Secretary, Odor Napoleon Emezuiruke, INEC formally notified the Rivers … [Read more…]

Tragedy: Yet-to-be-identified woman dies after jumping off 3rd mainland bridge

A yet-to-be-identified woman has died after jumping into the Lagos Lagoon from the Third Mainland Bridge. The tragic incident occurred around 4:00 p.m. on Thursday near the University of Lagos (UNILAG) waterfront. Reports indicate that the woman plunged into the water, prompting a swift response from Marine Police stationed in the area. Lagos State Police … [Read more…]