A heated debate has erupted over the treatment of an NYSC member, Ushie Uguamaye, after she criticized the government’s economic policies in a viral TikTok video. The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has stepped into the controversy, urging the federal government to exercise restraint and tolerance toward citizens voicing their frustrations over the current economic crisis. … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Shamseldeen Ogunjimi as the new Accountant-General of the Federation, reinforcing his administration’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and excellence in financial management. This appointment follows an intensive and merit-based selection process, ensuring that the nation’s financial administration is placed in capable hands. Ogunjimi will officially take over the role on … Read more
Security has been heightened at the Rivers State House of Assembly Complex in Port Harcourt as lawmakers prepare to resume sitting under the leadership of Speaker Martin Amaewhule. Reports indicate that multiple squads of police officers and operatives from the Department of State Services (DSS) were stationed around the Assembly Complex on Monday morning. The … Read more
The Rivers State House of Assembly has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, demanding that he present the 2025 budget to the legislative body without delay. The decision was announced during Monday’s plenary session, where lawmakers expressed concern over the delay in the presentation of the state’s financial plan. Speaker of the House, … Read more
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ogun State Command, has handed over four suspects to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) over their alleged involvement in child trafficking. The suspects include a 16-year-old girl, her mother—39-year-old Sakirat Aremu—along with Ogunlaja Ronke, 35, and Mary Samuel, 50. According to … Read more
In a decisive move to combat rising insecurity, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has directed all police commands across Nigeria to implement a comprehensive strategy to reduce crime by 50 percent in 2025. The directive, issued at the 5th Annual Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers in Abeokuta, underscores the urgent need for … Read more
As Nigeria edges closer to the 2027 presidential election, the political landscape is heating up with growing uncertainty surrounding the future of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and leading opposition figures—Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Rabiu Kwankwaso. The battle for Nigeria’s top office is already fueling intense debate as key players position themselves for a fierce … Read more
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has officially confirmed that an explosion at the Talata Mafara Market in Zamfara State on Tuesday resulted in four fatalities and left 50 people injured. The agency described the incident as a tragic fire outbreak that not only claimed lives but also destroyed several businesses and properties within the … Read more
The leadership of the United Methodist Church (UMC) in Nigeria has declared its resolve to resist any attempt to erase its presence in the country, calling on the international Christian community and other stakeholders to intervene in its ongoing dispute with the breakaway faction, the Global Methodist Church (GMC). This comes in response to the … Read more
Tension has gripped parts of Jigawa State following a violent clash between Hausa and Fulani youths, which resulted in the death of two people. The incident, which occurred in a local community, escalated from a minor disagreement into a full-blown confrontation, leaving several others injured. According to reports, the fight broke out over a lingering … Read more