The All Progressives Congress (APC) has emerged victorious in 20 local government councils while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secured three, following the Rivers State local government elections held on August 30, 2025. The polls, conducted under the supervision of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), came after the Supreme Court nullified the […]
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the interception of more than 825,000 opioid pills in a series of nationwide operations spanning Kano, Adamawa, and Kogi states. The raids, carried out in late August 2025, also led to the seizure of thousands of ampoules of pentazocine and diazepam injections, pregabalin capsules, and […]
The Nigerian Bar Association’s (NBA) annual conference has sparked controversy and debate among legal professionals and observers. The conference, held in Enugu, featured a keynote address by Julius Malema, a South African politician known for his fiery rhetoric and controversial views. The conference took a decidedly politicized tone, with some attendees expressing concerns […]
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has cautioned that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) could face major setbacks in its 2027 presidential ambitions if it fields either former President Goodluck Jonathan or ex-Governor of Anambra State Peter Obi as its candidate. In a detailed post on his official X handle on Sunday, […]
The Federal Ministry of Education has announced the completion of a comprehensive review of curricula for basic, senior secondary, and technical education in Nigeria. The new curriculum aims to improve the quality of education and make it more relevant to the needs of learners in today’s rapidly changing world. According to the Minister […]
Arsenal will travel to Anfield on Sunday knowing that a first league victory at the ground in more than a decade could be pivotal to their Premier League title ambitions. The Gunners, unbeaten in their last two league fixtures, have built their early-season form on a solid defence, boasting the best record in the division. […]
The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced the arrest of a Nigerian national, Theophilis Anwana, who was previously convicted of second-degree rape in Baltimore, Maryland. ICE confirmed that the arrest was carried out by its Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) officers in Baltimore on August 29, 2025. Anwana, who had received […]
Nigeria has been thrown into mourning following reports of the death of former Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Solomon Ehigiator Arase. He was said to have passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Cedarcrest Hospital in Abuja after a brief illness. He was 69 years old. Though an official statement is yet to be […]
The Nigerian government’s recent increase in passport fees has sparked widespread condemnation, with legal experts, civil society groups, and political figures describing the policy as unlawful, unjust, and insensitive to the country’s economic realities. The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) led the criticism, issuing a formal letter to President Bola Tinubu on August […]
The United States diplomatic missions in Nigeria have announced that they will temporarily shut their doors on Monday, September 1, 2025, in observance of the U.S. Labour Day holiday. Both the U.S. Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos confirmed that the closure will affect all routine consular services, including visa […]
