NAN reports that the union downed tools on 13 March, following a disagreement with the government over “outstanding leave allowances and non-implementation of judicial autonomy”, […]
Month: May 2026
Nigeria Implements 30-Day Visa-Free Entry For Rwandan Nationals
The Federal Government has commenced the implementation of a 30-day visa exemption policy for citizens of Rwanda, following a directive by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. […]
Students stranded after Lagos private school proprietor allegedly disappears with WAEC registration fees
Several students have reportedly been left stranded after a school proprietor in Lagos allegedly absconded with the ₦80,000 WAEC registration fee paid by each student. […]
VP Shettima Charges CCB On Neutrality, Digital Transformation
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has charged the Code of Conduct Bureau to maintain neutrality and strict independence in delivering on its statutory mandate. […]
Africa CDC confirms 65 deaths from Ebola in DR Congo
The suspected cases and 65 deaths were recorded mainly in Mongwalu and Rwampara, with four deaths among confirmed cases. Health authorities on Friday confirmed that […]
“Nigerian doctors should create an app for people abroad” — Comedian I Go Save speaks on daughter’s health struggle and UK healthcare system
Comedian I Go Save has called on Nigerian doctors to create a medical consultation app for Nigerians living abroad, especially those in the UK. […]
CBN Launches Revised FX Manual Ahead June 1 Rollout
The Central Bank of Nigeria has unveiled the fourth edition of its Foreign Exchange Manual as part of ongoing efforts to improve transparency, strengthen governance […]
Oscar-winning singer, Buffy Sainte-Marie stripped of honorary degree over Indigenous ancestry claims
Oscar-winning folk singer, Buffy Sainte-Marie, has been stripped of an honorary degree as the fallout over her disputed Native American ancestry claims keeps growing. […]
100 students, teachers hospitalised in Ogun following exposure to chemical odour
The Ogun Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, confirmed the incident, saying relevant agencies had commenced necessary interventions. No fewer than 100 students and teachers were […]
APC Distributes Electoral Materials Ahead of Reps Primaries In Kogi State
Distribution of electoral materials is underway in Kogi State ahead of the All Progressives Congress House of Representatives primary elections in the State. The materials […]
Eno rides roller coaster at N30bn resort project clouded in procurement secrecy
Akwa Ibom governor says the tourism facility, built on a former ravine close to the Akwa Ibom Government House, will rank among the best family-themed […]
US-based Nigerian national admits to email scam used to funnel nearly $1m in stolen funds
A 34-year-old Nigerian national, Edikan Adiakpan, who resided in Houston, United States has pleaded guilty to illegal money transmission. Acting U.S. Attorney John G.E. […]
The Only Way I Can Meet Your Expectations Is For You To Pay Tax – Tinubu To Nigerians
President Bola Tinubu has said that the only way the government can meet Nigerians’ demands for infrastructure and public services is for citizens to pay […]
First Bank appoints new executive director
According to the Group, Mr Omodayo-Owotuga’s appointment reflects the First Bank’s continued commitment to strong governance, disciplined execution, financial resilience, and sustainable long-term growth. First […]
If almighty Trump can’t do it alone, who am I – Tinubu
Tinubu’s comment in Rwanda left many people stunned after he mentioned Trump while defending Nigeria’s security strategy. But the moment he explained why no leader […]
Alleged N36m fraud: Court remands Blessing CEO in EFCC custody
Social media influencer and relationship therapist, Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, has been arraigned before a Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, over […]
Married Women Naturally Drawn to Love Song Artists — Sunny Neji
Veteran Nigerian singer Sunny Neji has sparked fresh conversations in the entertainment industry after sharing his thoughts on the kind of attention romantic musicians often […]
Nigeria implements 30-day visa exemption for Rwandans
The Nigeria Immigration Service, in a statement on Friday, said it has “completed all arrangements” to implement the directive. Nigeria has announced that it will […]
Major hantavirus update as UK makes key move responding to deadly rat disease
The UK has deployed a rapid response mobile laboratory to the island of St Helena following an outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship, health […]
EFCC orders probe into its controversial teaching hospital operation
The EFCC denied allegations of arrests and assault during the teaching hospital operations, stating it has launched an internal investigation into the incident. The Economic […]