Nigerian lawyer, Jaja to design postgraduate courses for Lesotho National University
A Nigerian lawyer who specializes in legislative drafting, Dr Tonye Clinton Jaja, has been selected to develop postgraduate academic programmes for the National University of Lesotho. Lesotho is a country located in the southern part of Africa. The project is being carried out through the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC), a programme where Nigeria provides […]
Nigerian govt expels controversial US missionary, Alex Barber
The Nigerian Federal Government has expelled American missionary Alex Barber, citing fears that his statements could increase tensions and deepen divisions, especially in Plateau State. The move comes after growing controversy over his work in Nigeria’s North-central region, where authorities claimed his remarks might incite unrest. Abiodun Essiet, Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu […]
‘They’re fighting Islamic Republic not Iranian people’ – Sheikh Gumi
Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi said the current hostilities involving Iran are aimed at the country’s Islamic Republic system, not its people. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, Gumi emphasized that the conflict is not against Iranian citizens. He also stated that Persians would play an important role in supporting Islam in the future. He […]
BREAKING: Kebbi Assembly Speaker, Muhammad Ankwai dead
The Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Hon. Muhammad Usman Ankwai, has passed away. Ankwai, who represented Zuru Constituency under the All Progressives Congress (APC), was elected Speaker at the start of the 10th Assembly on June 8, 2023. The circumstances surrounding his death were not immediately made public at the time of […]
Arise TV anchor Rufai breaks down recalling how Brig.Gen.Musa Uba was killed
Oseni Rufai, a presenter on Arise TV, became emotional while talking about the late Musa Uba, who was killed during a terrorist attack in Borno State in November 2025. During the programme, Rufai spoke about the painful details of how the senior officer died, saying the memory still deeply affects him. He explained that General […]
Cross River Govt prepares for state police, commissions Homeland Security offices
The Cross River State government has taken another step toward preparing for the introduction of state police by opening a Southern District office of its Homeland Safety and Security Agency in Calabar. Governor Bassey Otu said the goal of this move is to improve security at the grassroots level across the state. So far, about […]
FG uncovered 45,000 ghost workers via BVN integration – Former Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun
Former Finance Minister, Kemi Adeosun, has shared how the Nigerian government uncovered thousands of fake workers on its payroll by using the Bank Verification Number (BVN) system. She made this known during a talk at the Citadel School of Government Dialogue in Lagos. She explained that paying salaries was one of the government’s biggest expenses, […]
Data protection: NDPC investigates Remita, Sterling Bank over alleged data breach
Nigeria Data Protection Commission has confirmed it is investigating a reported data breach involving Remita Payment Services Ltd., Sterling Bank, and other related organizations. A statement from Babatunde Bamigboye explained that a formal Notice of Investigation has been served to the companies involved. “Relevant parties and individuals have been supplying information to address the incident,” […]
Amnesty International urges probe into reckless military gunfire following Maiduguri girl’s death
Amnesty International has urged Nigerian authorities to quickly investigate the careless use of guns by the military that caused the death of a 14-year-old girl in Maiduguri, Borno State. The incident happened on Saturday, April 4, when the teenager was hit by a stray bullet while inside her home. Reports say the bullet came from […]
Zamfara abduction reflects Nigeria’s ‘forgotten conflict’ – Amnesty International
Amnesty International has described the recent mass kidnapping in Zamfara State as part of what it calls a “forgotten conflict” in Nigeria. The group warned that many rural communities are still facing frequent attacks without enough protection. In a post shared on its official X (Twitter) page, Amnesty reacted to the Thursday night attack on […]