In a sharp critique of the Nigerian government’s handling of press freedom, Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has voiced grave concerns over the continuous harassment of journalists in the country. Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, emphasized that the federal government’s increasing use of security and intelligence agencies to…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made pivotal appointments to Nigeria’s national security apparatus, naming Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed as the new Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and Mr. Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi as the head of the Department of State Services (DSS). These appointments signify a major shift in the country’s intelligence leadership, promising to…
The announcement of Davido’s upcoming single featuring renowned Beninese singer Angelique Kidjo has sent waves of excitement through the global music community. The Nigerian superstar revealed the release date via social media, sparking immediate buzz among fans and industry insiders alike. This collaboration, blending Davido’s Afrobeat rhythms with Kidjo’s rich, eclectic sound, promises to be…
The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, has announced a significant policy update concerning the Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination. Effective from 2025, candidates under the age of 18 will no longer be permitted to take the JAMB exam. This policy change aligns with Nigeria’s education framework, which mandates that students must be at…
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has initiated a 7-day nationwide warning strike today, August 26, 2024. This drastic action comes in response to the prolonged abduction of Dr. Ganiyat Popoola, a registrar in the Department of Ophthalmology at the National Eye Centre, Kaduna. Dr. Popoola was kidnapped on December 27, 2023, alongside her…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has launched a series of precision airstrikes in Kaduna and Zamfara states, resulting in the elimination of numerous terrorists. Acting on credible intelligence, NAF fighter jets targeted and successfully destroyed multiple terrorist hideouts and camps across the two states. Military sources confirm that the operation dealt a significant blow to…
Ahmed Rufai Abubakar, the Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), has submitted his resignation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This unexpected move has sent ripples through Nigeria’s intelligence and political spheres, coming at a time when the nation grapples with multiple security challenges. Ahmed Rufai Abubakar’s decision to step down from his pivotal role…
Actor YhemoLee, known for his roles in high-profile films and television series, has recently made headlines for a personal matter that’s rapidly turning into a media sensation. The actor took to social media with a heartfelt yet public request for his newly wedded wife to return a cherished piece of jewelry, a ring of significant…
The EndSARS Protest captives received freedom from the Ikeja Chief Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, August 22, they were discharged and acquitted six individuals arrested during the 2020 EndSARS protest. The defendants, Daniel Joyinbo, Adigun Sodiq, Kehinde Shola, Salaudeen Kamilu, Sodiq Usseni, and Azeez Isiaka, have finally found justice after a nearly four-year legal ordeal. The…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has raised serious concerns regarding the future of Nigeria, accusing President Bola Tinubu of entangling the country’s prospects with his personal and family interests. Atiku Abubakar, who was the presidential candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election, argued that President Tinubu has effectively mortgaged Nigeria’s future…
