The Federal High Court in Lagos has refused to grant bail to agripreneur, Amina Momoh-Orimoloye, who is being investigated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged N500 million fraud. Orimoloye, the Coordinator of Economic Empowerment of Women and Youth in Livestock Agriculture (EEWYLA) and founder of Oriyon International Limited, is accused […]
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) have jointly issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, threatening to embark on a nationwide warning strike if their longstanding grievances remain unresolved. In a letter addressed to the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji […]
The Federal Government has suspended the enforcement of the controversial 4 percent Free on Board (FOB) charge introduced by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). The suspension, announced on Tuesday, comes after weeks of pushback from key stakeholders in the maritime and manufacturing sectors who argued that the levy would increase the cost of doing business, […]
Security forces have apprehended Ifeanyi Eze Okorienta, widely known as Gentle de Yahoo, a key commander of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), in Imo State. Troops from the 34 Artillery Brigade, working alongside other security agencies, carried out the operation at Okorienta’s hideout in Aku-Ihube, […]
Nutrition experts have cautioned parents against the rising trend of feeding children instant noodles as their primary meal, warning that the practice poses serious health risks and could fuel childhood malnutrition. Speaking with journalists, the nutritionists explained that while noodles provide carbohydrates and quick energy, they lack essential nutrients such as protein, vitamins, […]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed claims that a court injunction was obtained against its new leadership under National Chairman, Senator David Mark, and National Secretary, former Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola. In a statement issued on Thursday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bola Abdullahi, the ADC described the reports as “deliberate […]
Israel intensified its bombardment of Gaza City on Tuesday as a United Nations commission of inquiry released a damning report accusing the country of committing genocide against Palestinians. The strikes, which witnesses described as some of the heaviest in weeks, hit residential areas and already-damaged infrastructure, leaving dozens dead and many more injured. […]
A family quarrel in Akure, Ondo State, ended in tragedy on Saturday, September 6, 2025, after a fight between two sisters over ₦800 led to the death of the elder sibling. The deceased, identified as Tewogboye Omowumi, reportedly got into an argument with her younger sister, Iluyemi Bosede, at their residence around 8:00 p.m. […]
The United Kingdom has announced that it will no longer admit Israeli students to the prestigious Royal College of Defence Studies (RCDS) in London, citing Israel’s continued military escalation in Gaza. The Ministry of Defence confirmed the decision on Monday, describing it as a measure consistent with Britain’s commitment to international humanitarian law. According […]
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced that it has cleared the allowances and bonuses of athletes representing Nigeria at the ongoing 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. The confirmation came through a statement issued on Tuesday by Dr. Kehinde Ajayi, Director of Press at the Commission. The NSC’s Director General, Bukola Olopade, […]
