FG Files Criminal Charge Against Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan
The Federal Government has filed criminal charges against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for alleged defamation of Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello. The charges stem from a TV interview where Akpoti-Uduaghan accused both men of plotting to assassinate her. A third count accuses her of linking Akpabio to a disturbing organ harvesting […]
Oyo Police Arrests Officer For Killing 14-Year-Old Student In Ibadan
Outrage rocked the Alakia–Gbagi area of Ibadan after a 14-year-old student, Kehinde Alade, was killed by a stray bullet allegedly fired by a police officer during a traffic enforcement operation. Residents protested by marching to the Oyo State Secretariat with the boy’s body, demanding justice. The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) equally condemned the […]
Nigerian Bar Association Condemns Compulsory Voting
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has strongly condemned the proposed bill to amend the Electoral Act 2022, which seeks to make voting compulsory for all eligible Nigerians. In a statement signed by NBA President, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, the association described the bill as a blatant violation of civil liberties and democratic principles. The bill, […]
Federal Government To Sell Emefiele’s 753-unit Housing Estate
The Federal Government announces plan to sell a 753-unit housing estate forfeited by embattled former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, as part of assets recovered from him through the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Dangiwa, confirmed yesterday that his ministry had taken […]
South East Reps Urge JAMB Boss to Resign Over 2025 UTME Glitches
The South East Caucus of the House of Representatives has called for the resignation of JAMB Registrar Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, citing a “catastrophic institutional failure” during the 2025 UTME affected by technical glitches, which affected nearly 380,000 students. The caucus said the Board’s response has been grossly inadequate, while also lamenting poor communication, scheduling conflicts […]
China Grants Visa-Free Access to Five Latin American Nations
China is set to welcome more visitors with a new visa-free policy. Starting June 1st, citizens from five Latin American countries – Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay – will be allowed to stay in China for up to 30 days without a visa. This one-year trial program aims to strengthen ties between China and […]
Ijora-Marine Bridge to Close for 21 Days Starting May 18
Federal Government will temporarily close the Ijora-Marine Bridge in Lagos State, from May 18, to carry out urgent repairs that will last for 21 days. A statement by the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Olukorede Kesha, said the closure would begin at 7.00 a.m. on May 18, as some sections of the bridge would be […]
Nigeria Boosts Local Weapons Production, Eyes Exports by 2026
Nigeria is increasing local production of weapons and military equipment. The aim is to meet the country’s own security needs and start exporting to other nations by next year. Minister of Defence, Mohammed Abubakar, told a ministerial briefing today in Abuja that 53 companies have signed MoUs with the Ministry of Defence to locally manufacture military hardware. […]
WAEC, NECO to Go Fully CBT by 2026 — FG
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating examination malpractice in Nigeria by transitioning to Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for WAEC and NECO by 2026. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, revealed during a televised interview yesterday, that CBT would begin with objective papers in November 2025, with full implementation—covering essay sections—by May/June 2026. He acknowledged […]
$1,000 Stipend Proposed for Migrants Who Voluntarily Leave U.S.
The Trump administration plans to offer a $1,000 stipend and travel assistance to migrants who elect to voluntarily “self deport” from the U.S According to the Department of Homeland Security, the stipend and potential airfare for migrants who voluntarily depart would cost less than an actual deportation, the agency said. The average cost of arresting, […]
