75.5 per cent rural Nigerians living below poverty line – World Bank
The World Bank has revealed that around 75.5% of rural Nigerians are currently living below the poverty line, showing a worsening of the economic conditions in the country’s rural areas. This information was shared in the World Bank’s April 2025 Poverty and Equity Brief for Nigeria, which paints a bleak picture of growing poverty, inequality, […]
Tinubu vows to reclaim ungoverned forests in the North-West region
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has restated his administration’s commitment to recovering ungoverned forests in Nigeria’s North-West region. His government plans to use advanced surveillance technology to address ongoing issues such as terrorism, kidnapping, and banditry that have plagued the region. Speaking at a state dinner hosted in his honour at the Katsina State Government House, […]
Flight disruptions: Nigerian Govt summons Air Peace
After a stunning 2-1 victory against Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals, Arsenal was widely tipped to lift the trophy. Mikel Arteta’s side didn’t just beat the defending champions; they outclassed them with a commanding 5-1 aggregate scoreline. With Real Madrid eliminated, many analysts predicted Arsenal as the favorites, noting a historical trend […]
Insecurity: Nigeria will not yield to fear, terror, treachery – Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s sovereignty, declaring that the nation will not give in to fear, terror, or betrayal. His message came during a visit to the frontline troops in Katsina State, where he commended their courage and assured them of unwavering support from the government. Speaking with the […]
VDM is being detained by EFCC – Lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, gives an update
Lawyer Deji Adeyanju has shared fresh details regarding the detention of social commentator, Martins Otse, also known as Very Dark Man (VDM). In a post on his X account, Adeyanju confirmed that VDM is currently in custody at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). He added that although lawyers have traced the location where […]
BREAKING: FG gives foreigners with expired visas 3 months to leave Nigeria
The Nigerian government has announced a 3-month grace period for foreigners staying in the country with expired visas. This means that from now until August 1, 2025, anyone whose visa has expired can leave Nigeria without paying any fine. The announcement was made by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) in a statement released on Friday, […]
Police arrest VeryDarkMan inside Abuja bank
Popular Nigerian influencer Martins Vincent Otse, who is better known online as VeryDarkMan (VDM), was reportedly taken into custody by police officers in Abuja. The news of his arrest was shared by his legal representative, Denise Adeyanju, who made the announcement on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday. According to Adeyanju, the arrest happened inside a […]
BREAKING: Federal Colleges of Education in Nigeria to award Bachelor’s degrees
The Nigerian government has officially begun rolling out a new policy that allows Federal Colleges of Education (FCOEs) to award Bachelor’s degrees. This follows the introduction of the Federal Colleges of Education Act, 2023, which was signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The confirmation came in a statement issued by Folasade Boriowo, who […]
Man on the run after luring and administering illicit concoction to 14-year-old boys, leading to d3ath of one in Gombe
A tragic incident occurred in Ashaka, a community in Funakaye Local Government Area of Gombe State, where a 14-year-old boy lost his life after allegedly being tricked into drinking a dangerous mixture. The grieving father of the deceased boy, Usman Dala, went to the Ashaka Police Station to report the sad event. He explained that […]
FBI, DEA request 90-day extension to release Tinubu records
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) have asked for 90 more days before they release documents connected to a drug-related investigation involving Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu. These records were supposed to be made public by May 2, 2025, following a court order by Judge Beryl Howell from the U.S. […]