The Federal Government, through the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), has launched a specialised Electric Vehicle (EV) training programme for Nigerian university students […]
Year: 2026
ADC warns FG against alleged interference in court case
The ADC alleged that government agents are mounting pressure on a judge, Emeka Nwite, to recuse himself from an ongoing case involving Nafiu Bala. The […]
‘Is it a crude pressure tactic?’ Araghchi slams US for choosing 'military adventure' over diplomacy
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has accused the US of resorting to “military adventure” over diplomacy to end the war in West Asia that […]
JUST IN: Rano Air suspends key routes as Jet A1 fuel prices rise over 300%
The airline says rising aviation fuel prices have made some routes commercially unsustainable, forcing temporary suspensions amid mounting pressure on Nigeria’s airline industry. Rano Air […]
Security trust fund: Global lessons, local successes, and the road ahead by Muiz Banire
In the contemporary governance landscape, few responsibilities weigh as heavily on the state as the obligation to guarantee the security of lives and property. In […]
Rivers State Teachers Recruitment CBT Emails Sent to More Applicants
Rivers State teachers recruitment applicants have started receiving another batch of CBT invitation emails as the recruitment process continues across the state. Checks by Nigeria […]
Jonathan Ineligible For 2027 Presidential Contest – Olutekunbi
A legal practitioner, Kola Olutekunbi, has argued that former President Goodluck Jonathan is not eligible to contest the presidency again, citing constitutional provisions on oath-taking. […]
Gunmen kill 13 in fresh Plateau attack
At least 13 people have reportedly been killed following a fresh attack by gunmen on Ngbra Zongo community in Kwall District of Bassa. Several other […]
Partial results show losses for Starmer's Labour, wins for Reform UK in local elections
Partial results on Friday (May 8) from local elections in England showed big losses for Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s governing Labour Party and gains for […]
Hisbah Arrests Seven Men for ‘Swapping Wives’ in Bauchi
The Hisbah command in Katagum Local Government Area of Bauchi State has arrested seven men over allegations of swapping their wives among themselves, a […]
Hantavirus map shows deadly 'rat disease' has now spread to 13 countries – full list
The Hantavirus outbreak has now reached 13 countries after the MV Hondius cruise ship departed a southern Argentinian city. Three British nationals have also been […]
Poll shows Swiss evenly split on proposal to cap population at 10 million
Swiss voters are evenly split on whether to back a referendum proposal to restrict Switzerland’s population to 10 million, an opinion poll showed on Friday, […]
Oshiomhole Calls for Akpabio’s Resignation Over New Senate Rule
Edo North senator, Adams Oshiomhole, has called for the Senate President Godswill Akpabio to step down over the controversial amendment to the Senate Standing Orders. […]
How Lagos’ Security Trust Fund model can reshape security funding in Nigeria – Ex-official
Mr Banire reflected on the evolution of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund model and its implications for security governance in Nigeria. A former Lagos […]
BREAKING: Sowore Asks Justice Mohammed Umar To Recuse Himself From His Trial
While Reacting to the ruling of the court on his no case submission, Omoyele Sowore, through his counsel sought the permission of the judge to […]
Hantavirus scare widens: New suspected case linked to doomed MV Hondius cruise
3 min readUpdated: May 8, 2026 04:53 PM IST A new suspected case of hantavirus has been identified in a British national on the remote […]
Breaking: Sowore Asks Justice Mohammed Umar To Recuse Himself For His trial
While Reacting to the ruling of the court on his no case submission, Omoyele Sowore, through his counsel sought the permission of the judge to […]
Turaki-led PDP dares Wike over threat to seal party office
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party led by Kabiru Turaki has challenged Nyesom Wike to carry out his threat to shut down the group’s […]
Tegbe Denies Vowing to Fix National Grid in Three Months
Minister-designate of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has dismissed media reports claiming he promised to fix Nigeria’s national power grid within three months, clarifying that no such […]
'I treated hantavirus patients on cruise ship and there's one huge worry about outbreak'
There have been eight cases of hantavirus reported (Image: AFP via Getty Images) A doctor on the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship has highlighted one major concern […]