In a major international operation dubbed “Operation Artemis,” the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested 22 Nigerians allegedly involved in a sextortion scheme that has led to the suicides of over 20 teenage boys in the United States since 2021. The operation was a collaborative effort involving law enforcement agencies from Nigeria, the U.S., […]
World No. 1 Novak Djokovic suffered a shock early exit from the Madrid Open, losing 6–3, 6–4 to Italy’s Matteo Arnaldi in his opening match. The unseeded Arnaldi, ranked 44th in the world, produced a stunning display to secure the biggest win of his career against the 24-time Grand Slam champion. Djokovic, who turned 37 […]
A measles outbreak has devastated the Unguwar Kanawa community in Tankarau, Dutsen Abba Ward of Zaria Local Government Area, Kaduna State, leading to the deaths of five children and leaving more than 20 others seriously ill. The outbreak, which has unsettled residents and overwhelmed local health services, has been linked to widespread vaccine rejection among […]
The Nigerian Senate has urged for urgent reforms in the country’s budgeting process, with a focus on improving transparency, efficiency, and alignment with national development goals. This call was made by Senator Mohammed Sani Musa, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, during recent discussions at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank […]
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called on the Igbo to rally behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, describing the president as a leader with genuine intentions for Nigeria’s growth. Speaking in Umuahia during a meeting with the Tinubu Mandate Support Group and Club 17 Initiative, Kalu praised […]
The Obidient Movement, a grassroots organization dedicated to promoting good governance and accountability in Nigeria, has launched its online registration portal and identity cards for members in Nigeria and the diaspora. The move is aimed at creating a unified and secure platform for Obidients to connect, verify their identities, and engage in various activities. According […]
Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Oborevwori was absent at the latest meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governors held on Thursday. The reasons for his absence have not been officially disclosed, but the meeting proceeded without any public indication of concern. The gathering, which brought together key governors from the ruling party, was marked by […]
A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Chief of Staff to the Imo Governor, Uche Nwosu, has described as “unpatriotic” any political leader or group calling for power shift from the south to the north in 2027. Nwosu made this statement during an interactive session with reporters in Abuja, where he […]
Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) are calling on the Nigerian government to introduce a supplementary bill to the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) that would specifically guarantee their inclusion in the oil and gas sector. Speaking at a three-day workshop organized by the Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) in Umuahia, Abia State, disability advocates highlighted the […]
The Kano State government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and other partners, has launched the 2025 polio immunization campaign to curb the spread of the virus and protect children from the life-threatening disease. The campaign, which was flagged off on Saturday in Warawa Local Government Area, aims to reach every eligible […]
