I want to defect too, by Ken Ugbechie
It’s the season of defection. And I want to defect too. If only to show Nigerian politicians that they don’t own the franchise of political prostitution. That’s exactly what it…
World Press Freedom Day: IPI Nigeria calls for protection of journalists
As we celebrate World Press Freedom Day, the Nigerian National Committee of the International Press Institute (IPI Nigeria) joins journalists in Nigeria and worldwide in commemorating this important occasion. We…
FG suspends bilateral education scholarships for 5 years
May 3, 2025 The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has announced a five-year suspension of the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) programme to promote student growth, prioritise welfare, and strengthen…
Palace announces Owa Adesuyi Haastrup’s coronation activities
The Palace of the Owa Obokun Adimula and Paramount Ruler of Ijesaland has announced a series of activities that will culminate in the coronation of His Imperial Majesty, Owa Clement…
Obi is the only authentic presidential candidate for 2027 – PDP chieftain
The hardship in the country vis-à-vis the plight of Nigerian workers was at the centre of the conversation in Abuja on Friday as some members of the Obidient Movement powered…
Confront electoral system challenges – Atiku urges youths
May 2, 2025 Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on Nigerian youths to confront the challenges facing the country’s electoral process, including the manual collation of election results. Atiku…
OPEC+ to meet on Saturday to set June output policy – Sources say
May 2, 2025 Eight OPEC+ countries will meet on Saturday to decide whether to agree a further accelerated oil output hike for June or make a smaller increase as originally…
Flight disruptions: NCAA summons Air Peace
May 2, 2025 The Director General, Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Capt. Chris Najomo has directed Air Peace to immediately improve its domestic operations owing to complaints of chronic flight…
NPF crushes trans-border kidnapping syndicate, rescues Kidnapped Ghanaian Nationals
May 2, 2025 The Nigeria Police Force, through its Intelligence Response Team (IRT), says it has successfully rescued 2 kidnapped Ghanaian Nationals and apprehended a key kidnapping syndicate operating across…
EFCC Arrests Three Suspects Behind Q-net Scam
May 2, 2025 Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have nabbed three suspected fraudsters linked with Q-net scam in the country. The suspects, Olaniyan Joshua, Oyetunde Julius…