Yobe govt to honour Nafisa Abdullahi, Rukayya Muhammad, int’l winners of English skills and debate
Yobe state Governor Hon. (Dr) Mai Mala Buni CON, COMN, has approved a grand ceremony to honour 17 year old Nafisa Abdullah and 15 year […]
Month: August 2025
HURIWA lauds DSS DG over human rights reforms
*Urges institutionalisation of human rights desk nationwide The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has expressed rare and profound commendation for the Director-General of […]
Tight contest looms as PDP considers Jerry Gana, Kawu Baraje and Ahmed Makarfi for chairmanship
Stakeholders within the Peoples Democratic Party are pushing for a consensus approach in selecting a new party chairman with former Minister of Information, Professor Jerry […]
WAEC reports sharp decline, says ‘38.32% passed five credits including English and Maths’
The West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE, results have been released, and the figures are in. Out of the 1,969,313 candidates who sat for […]
Katsina troops arrest woman found with military attire and magazines amid terror supply probe
A joint security operation involving troops of Operation Fansan Yanma has led to the arrest of a female suspect allegedly in possession of military gear […]
FG approves promotion of 30 senior NCoS officers to Assistant Controller‑General
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board has approved the promotion of 30 senior officers of the Nigerian Correctional Service to the rank […]
Kayikunmi considers voluntary exit amid house turmoil on BBNaija 10
Big Brother Naija 10/10 housemate, Kayikunmi has asked to exit the show. He requested for a voluntary exit during a discussion with Faith. Recall that […]
Bandit attack on Nasarawa female students: 30 allegedly assaulted, several injured
The deteriorating security crisis in Nasarawa State has reached a terrifying new height after a large convoy of heavily armed bandits stormed the Federal University […]
Stanley Mshelia: Requiem to the pen general
By Inuwa Bwala In 1993, when I was a contributor on Network Africa/Focus on Africa programme of the BBC, I went to the Lake Chad […]
After ₦45 billion already spent, Lagos Assembly sets aside another ₦20.6 billion for lawmakers’ cars
Despite spending a total of N45 billion within two years on the purchase of backup and official vehicles for members of the Lagos State House […]
Arewa Youth Ambassadors petition IGP Egbetokun, demand release of woman and baby held in Suleja prison without trial
The Arewa Youth Ambassadors (AYA) have petitioned the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, over the “unlawful arrest and continued detention” of a nursing mother, […]
Tinubu confers OON honours, houses and $100k on D’Tigress after AfroBasket victory
President Bola Tinubu has honoured Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, with a reward package that includes $100,000 for each player and $50,000 for every […]
Ekiti governor Oyebanji officially launches re‑election campaign
Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has formally declared his intention to seek a second term in office, following what he described as an overwhelming wave […]
Davido unfollows Iyabo Ojo following leaked chat accusing him of fake support
Nigerian actress, Iyabo Ojo has been unfollowed by popular Nigerian musician, Davido on Instagram. Davido unfollowed Iyabo Ojo after social media critic, VeryDarkMan, leaked a […]
BBNaija 10: Thelma’s reign cut short; Victory becomes new Head of House, selects Joanna as guest
Big Brother Naija 10/10 housemate Victory has emerged as the new Head of House. This comes after he dethroned his colleague, Thelma Lawson. Recall that […]