NYSC Sets May 21 for 2025 Batch ‘A’ Passing-Out
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has fixed Thursday, May 21, 2026, for the passing-out ceremony of 2025 Batch ‘A’ Stream II corps members across the country. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the scheme’s Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, and shared via its official X handle. […]
Amuneke Rejects INEC Youth Ambassador Role Over Free Speech Concerns
Nigerian skitmaker and satirist Kevin Chinedu, popularly known for his “Governor Amuneke” character, has declined an offer to serve as a youth ambassador for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), citing concerns over restrictions on his creative independence. In a video posted on his X handle on Monday, Amuneke said he was initially excited when […]
Peter Obi Dumps ADC, Cites Toxic Political Climate
Former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, has announced his resignation from the African Democratic Congress, attributing his decision to worsening internal crises and a hostile political environment. In a message shared on Sunday, Obi described Nigeria’s political space as increasingly toxic, marked by intimidation, insecurity, and sustained scrutiny of individuals seeking to serve. He noted […]
Police Probe Killing of Suspect in Delta, Officer Faces Prosecution
The Nigeria Police Force has provided an update on the fatal shooting of a 28-year-old suspect, Mene Ogidi, by a police officer in Effurun, Delta State. According to police authorities, the incident occurred on April 26, 2026, after Ogidi received a parcel from Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The package, which he attempted to send onward to […]
IEDPU Celebrates Emir Sulu-Gambari’s Return from Overseas Trip
The Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union has welcomed the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CON, following his return from a two-month annual vacation in Turkey. In a statement, the National President of the union, Alhaji Abdulmumini Ayo Abdulmalik, described the monarch’s return to Ilorin as a positive development, noting that residents of the […]
SERAP, NGE Urge Tinubu, Governors to Protect Journalists, Tackle Insecurity
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project and the Nigerian Guild of Editors have called on the administration of Bola Tinubu, state governors, and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory to urgently safeguard press freedom and address worsening insecurity across parts of northern Nigeria. The call was made in a joint statement to mark World […]
D’Tigress End U.S. Tour with Heavy Loss to Indiana Fever
Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, concluded their United States tour with a 105–57 defeat to the Indiana Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The game, played before a crowd of over 10,000 fans, saw the Fever dominate from the opening quarter, establishing control through superior ball movement, spacing, and transition play. Indiana raced to a […]
JAMB to Set 2026 Admission Cut-Off Marks at May 11 Policy Meeting
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced that its 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions will take place on May 11, where key decisions on admission processes for the 2026/2027 academic session will be finalised. According to a statement by the board’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, the meeting will be held at the Body of Benchers […]
Sokoto Police Debunk Viral Claim of Officer Escorting Hisbah Commander
The Sokoto State Police Command has dismissed as false a viral claim alleging that a Superintendent of Police was seen escorting a Hisbah commander in the state. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Command described the circulating post on X and other platforms as misleading, noting that the image being shared was taken out […]
Outrage in Lagos as 10-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Dies After Abuse, Neglect
Residents of the Igando area of Lagos have been left in shock following the tragic death of a 10-year-old girl, identified as Faith, under circumstances suggesting prolonged abuse and neglect. The incident, which occurred on Jemesi Papa Street in Egan, has drawn widespread outrage after neighbours alleged that the child suffered weeks of maltreatment before […]
