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A deep sense of fear and apprehension has once again gripped rural Adamawa State following a fresh onslaught by suspected Boko Haram insurgents. The violent incursion, which targeted a community still grappling with the memory of a horrific massacre that claimed 29 lives in April, resulted in at least one confirmed fatality and widespread destruction […]

A coalition of aggrieved candidates who participated in the recent recruitment exercise of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has formally petitioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, calling for an urgent intervention over alleged widespread irregularities, slot racketeering, and the replacement of legitimate applicants with unlisted individuals. In an open petition addressed to the Commander-in-Chief, the candidates […]

In an ongoing bid to enhance educational standards and enforce compliance with regulatory frameworks across Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Education Secretariat has officially accredited 37 schools and granted provisional approval status to seven others. The development, spearheaded through the Secretariat’s Department of Quality Assurance, represents a critical step forward in ensuring that academic […]

In a decisive move to end the recurring disruptions in the public primary education sector, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike, has directed the strict implementation of the ‘no work, no pay’ policy against striking teachers across the territory’s area councils, declaring emphatically that ‘enough is enough.’ The declaration comes […]Read More

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has issued a stern warning to his predecessor, Rotimi Amaechi, stating that he will bar the former governor from political mobilization in Rivers State should he continue attacking President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking to journalists on Friday, Wike condemned Amaechi’s public criticism of the […]

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has ordered the leaders of the six local area councils to enforce a “no work, no pay” policy against educators and public workers taking part in the territory’s ongoing industrial action. Addressing council chairpersons during an Abuja conference on Friday, October 9, 2026, Wike rejected the strike organized […]

German football witnessed an extraordinary slice of history as FC Augsburg midfielder Robin Fellhauer etched his name permanently into the Bundesliga record books. In an astonishing start that stunned spectators and pundits alike, Fellhauer found the back of the net in under nine seconds, registering the fastest goal ever scored in the top flight of […]

In a decisive move to restore sanity, standard, and integrity to the education sector, the Cross River State Government has ordered the immediate closure of 20 unapproved private schools operating across four Local Government Areas (LGAs). The enforcement exercise comes as part of a broader, state-wide campaign designed to weed out illegal educational institutions and […]

The Bayelsa State Police Command has issued a strong appeal to traditional rulers, community elders, and youth executives across the state, urging them to forge a closer partnership with law enforcement to eradicate cult-related violence and criminal unrest. Addressing local leaders during a recent stakeholder engagement, the Commissioner of Police emphasized that curbing violent crimes […]

A fresh legal submission before a United States federal court has sparked intense scrutiny over the international expenditures of Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. According to documents submitted in an ongoing American legal proceeding, allegations have surfaced indicating that the Nigerian government is disbursing approximately $750,000 each month to a prominent U.S. lobbying firm […]

Hundreds of thousands of lawfully present immigrants—including asylum recipients and survivors of human trafficking—have been stripped of their Medicaid coverage following federal policy adjustments that took effect on October 1. The termination represents an opening salvo in wider health care overhauls expected to leave millions without medical insurance. Originating from President Donald Trump’s 2025 fiscal […]

A recently unveiled arrangement to import Russian diesel into the United States will do little to soften crushing fuel expenses for drivers and businesses, industry analysts warn. Under the plan announced Friday by President Donald Trump following discussions with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, Moscow will promptly dispatch over 300,000 metric tons of diesel fuel across […]