Three Nigerian Children Win Gold at International STEM Olympiad
Three Nigerian children have won gold medals at the International STEM Olympiad, emerging among the top performers in the global academic competition. The winners are Chimdiebube Onwubiko, Don Anele Munachimso and Onyedikachi Egejurum. Education technologist Alex Onyia announced the achievement in a post on X on Tuesday, describing it as a significant milestone for Nigeria. […]
ICPC Accuses El-Rufai of Breaching Medical Visit Order
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has accused former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai of violating the conditions of a court-approved medical visit while in its custody. In a statement issued on Tuesday by its spokesperson, John Odey, the commission also announced the arrest of El-Rufai’s personal physician, Professor Bello Abubakar, […]
INTI University Appoints Nigerian Scholar Chike Duru Research Fellow
INTI International University, Malaysia, has appointed renowned Nigerian communication scholar and Associate Professor of Mass Communication at Achievers University, Owo, Dr. Chike Walter Duru, as a Research Fellow. The appointment, which runs from May 19, 2026, to December 31, 2028, recognises Dr. Duru’s contributions to strategic communication, media studies, governance, international development and communication research. […]
Kano Judiciary Retires Judge, Senior Official Over Misconduct
The Kano State Judicial Service Commission has ordered the compulsory retirement of a Sharia Court judge and the Acting Director of Information and Statistics at the Sharia Court of Appeal after they were found guilty of separate acts of misconduct. The decision was announced in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Kano State Judiciary’s […]
Tinubu, Ministers Recite Old National Anthem at FEC Meeting
President Bola Tinubu and members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) were heard reciting Nigeria’s former national anthem, “Arise, O Compatriots,” during a council meeting on Monday, despite the government’s reinstatement of “Nigeria, We Hail Thee” as the country’s official anthem. The development was captured in a video from the FEC meeting that has been […]
15 Killed in Kwara Truck Crash on Ilorin-Jebba Expressway
No fewer than 15 people have died in a lone truck crash along the Ogbomoso–Oko Olowo corridor of the Ilorin-Jebba Expressway in Kwara State. The Kwara Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kabir Kazeem, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Monday in Ilorin. He said the crash occurred at about […]
Court Fixes July 10 for Judgment in Malami Asset Forfeiture Case
A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed July 10 to deliver judgment in the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) suit seeking the final forfeiture of 57 properties allegedly linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, who had initially scheduled the ruling for Monday after […]
Natasha Launches 10,000-Tree Climate Initiative in Kogi Central
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District, has launched a project to plant 10,000 economic trees across communities in the district as part of efforts to promote environmental sustainability and mitigate the effects of climate change. The initiative, themed “Growing Kogi Central, Building Our Future,” aims to restore degraded land, combat soil erosion, […]
IPOB Alleges Intimidation After Kanu’s Doctor’s Arrest
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has alleged that the arrest of Professor Martin Aghaji, personal physician to its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, was an attempt by the Nigerian government to suppress evidence relating to Kanu’s ongoing trial. Professor Aghaji was arrested at his residence in Independence Layout, Enugu, on Friday and released on Sunday. Although […]
Fubara Reaffirms Commitment to Security Partnership
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has described security as the foundation of sustainable development, saying peace and stability are essential for the growth and prosperity of any society. Fubara made the remarks on Sunday at the gala night marking the 2026 Nigerian Army Day Celebration in Port Harcourt. Represented by the Secretary to the State […]
