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Nigerian students in war-torn Sudan express disappointment over the neglect and lack of information from the Nigerian embassy in the country

Nigerian students in war-torn Sudan express disappointment over the neglect and lack of information from the Nigerian embassy in the country

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Nigerian students studying in Sudan have criticized the Nigerian embassy for neglecting them during the ongoing war in the country. The conflict began after two generals, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, engaged in a power struggle following a … Continue reading Nigerian students in war-torn Sudan express disappointment over the neglect and lack of information from the Nigerian embassy in the country

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APC expels former Gombe governor, Danjuma Goje, despite court order

APC expels former Gombe governor, Danjuma Goje, despite court order

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Senior members of the APC in Kashere Ward, Ammo Local Government of Gombe State, have expelled former governor Danjuma Goje from the party over allegations of anti-party activities, including boycotting campaign activities, supporting opposition parties, and mingling with their candidates … Continue reading APC expels former Gombe governor, Danjuma Goje, despite court order

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China refutes allegations of funding terrorists to gain access to Nigerian mineral resources

China refutes allegations of funding terrorists to gain access to Nigerian mineral resources

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China has rejected claims by a British news outlet that it funded Nigerian militants to gain access to the country’s mineral resources. The Chinese government denies any involvement in terrorism financing and urges Chinese companies and nationals in Nigeria to … Continue reading China refutes allegations of funding terrorists to gain access to Nigerian mineral resources

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Human rights activist, Deji Adeyanju, proposes life imprisonment as penalty for electoral rigging

Human rights activist, Deji Adeyanju, proposes life imprisonment as penalty for electoral rigging

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Renowned human rights activist, Deji Adeyanju, has recently made a bold proposal for capital punishment as a deterrent against electoral rigging and manipulation by politicians in Nigeria. Adeyanju, who is a lawyer and the Convener of Concerned Nigerians, a civil … Continue reading Human rights activist, Deji Adeyanju, proposes life imprisonment as penalty for electoral rigging

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Ex Kogi State Deputy Governor warns that Melaye's emergence as governorship candidate is dangerous

Ex Kogi State Deputy Governor warns that Melaye’s emergence as governorship candidate is dangerous

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Former Kogi State Deputy Governor, Yomi Awoniyi, raises concerns about the lack of credibility in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship primary held in Kogi State on Sunday. Awoniyi, who came second with 77 votes, alleges that the victory of … Continue reading Ex Kogi State Deputy Governor warns that Melaye’s emergence as governorship candidate is dangerous

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Kwara State University secures N12.5 million TETFund research grant for COVID-19 study

Kwara State University secures N12.5 million TETFund research grant for COVID-19 study

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Kwara State University, Ilorin, has secured a N12.5 million naira research grant from the prestigious Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to conduct a groundbreaking study on the “Influence of Cultural and Demographic Attributes on the Spread and Containment of Coronavirus … Continue reading Kwara State University secures N12.5 million TETFund research grant for COVID-19 study

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Death toll rises in Sudan as ongoing fighting persists, posing grave concerns for the country's stability and prospects for peace

Death toll rises in Sudan as ongoing fighting persists, posing grave concerns for the country’s stability and prospects for peace

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Despite a temporary ceasefire that was implemented to address humanitarian needs, including the evacuation of wounded individuals, fierce fighting has continued unabated in Sudan’s capital, resulting in dozens of casualties over the course of two days. The situation remains dire, … Continue reading Death toll rises in Sudan as ongoing fighting persists, posing grave concerns for the country’s stability and prospects for peace

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Mother arrested in Ogun state for allegedly selling her 18-month-old child for N600,000 to repay loan

Mother arrested in Ogun state for allegedly selling her 18-month-old child for N600,000 to repay loan

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The police in Ogun State have arrested a 33-year-old mother, Olaide Adekunle, who allegedly sold her 18-month-old baby for N600,000 to pay off a loan she obtained from a microfinance bank. The shocking incident has raised concerns about child trafficking … Continue reading Mother arrested in Ogun state for allegedly selling her 18-month-old child for N600,000 to repay loan

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Silence from Tinubu's camp as evidence of his Guinean citizenship surfaces, revealing potential perjury

Silence from Tinubu’s camp as evidence of his Guinean citizenship surfaces, revealing potential perjury

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In a surprising turn of events, images of a Guinean diplomatic passport bearing the name “Bola Ahmed Tinubu” surfaced on social media, sparking a flurry of online activity and raising questions about the President-elect’s honesty during the nation’s electoral process. … Continue reading Silence from Tinubu’s camp as evidence of his Guinean citizenship surfaces, revealing potential perjury

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JUST IN: INEC prevents journalists from covering the collation of Adamawa governorship rerun results

JUST IN: INEC prevents journalists from covering the collation of Adamawa governorship rerun results

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Armed security operatives with an intimidating demeanor were witnessed chasing away journalists who had arrived to cover the process of collating results for the supplementary governorship election in Adamawa State. The journalists, who had arrived at the collation center around … Continue reading JUST IN: INEC prevents journalists from covering the collation of Adamawa governorship rerun results

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Ebonyi State Governor establishes Ministry of Aviation and Technology to enhance governance and service delivery

Ebonyi State Governor establishes Ministry of Aviation and Technology to enhance governance and service delivery

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Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, has taken a significant step towards good governance and effective service delivery by approving the establishment of the Ministry of Aviation and Technology in the state. This development was announced in a statement issued … Continue reading Ebonyi State Governor establishes Ministry of Aviation and Technology to enhance governance and service delivery