Nigerian Nurse Loses License for Sleeping During Shift in Australia A Nigerian-born nurse, Chimzuruoke Okembunachi, has had her nursing license cancelled in Australia for professional misconduct. A tribunal found her guilty of sleeping during night shifts while working at an aged care facility in Sydney. The ruling emphasized that her actions severely […]
ADC Urges INEC to Reschedule FCT Election over Ramadan The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has formally requested that INEC reschedule the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections. This appeal stems from the party’s desire to respect the religious obligations of Muslim voters during the upcoming Ramadan fasting period. National Publicity […]
The Niger State Police Command has confirmed the killing of six villagers in Wawa community, Borgu Local Government Area, following an attack by suspected bandits. Authorities say efforts are ongoing to locate two residents who remain missing after the assault. Police spokesperson, Wasiu Abiodun disclosed on Saturday that the incident occurred on January 22, when […]
Donna Duke, the youngest daughter of former Cross River State Governor Donald Duke, has been traditionally married to Tobe Rapu, son of Nigerian pastor and social reformer Tony Rapu, in a ceremony held at her family residence in Calabar on Thursday. The colourful event was attended by notable figures, including the Obong of Calabar, His […]
The World Bank has reported that more than one in four developing economies, particularly low-income countries and those affected by fragility or conflict, still have per capita incomes below pre-pandemic levels, highlighting persistent inequalities in the global economic recovery. According to the World Bank’s January Global Economic Prospects report, while nearly 90 per cent of […]
The Presidency has dismissed claims circulating online suggesting that beneficiaries of the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) have begun repaying their student loans, clarifying that repayment is not yet due under the scheme’s guidelines. Olusegun Dada, Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Social Media, addressed the issue in a statement posted on his official […]
US State, Georgia Grants Nnamdi Kanu Honorary Citizenship U.S. State of Georgia has granted honorary citizenship to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the incarcerated leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Announced on January 23, 2026, the honor was formalized through a proclamation signed by Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. This development draws fresh […]
Senegal PM to visit Morocco After Football Unrest Senegal’s Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, is scheduled to begin an official visit to Morocco on Monday. This trip comes in the wake of significant football-related unrest during the recent Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final held in Rabat. The diplomatic mission follows the detention […]
Police Arrest 14 Suspected Cultists in Ogun The Ogun State Police Command has arrested 14 suspects around the Ipara, Ode, and Isara-Remo areas of the state. The arrests were made during a covert operation on Saturday, January 24, 2026, targeting individuals involved in unlawful assembly and suspected cult initiation. The police acted […]
By Bamidele Atoyebi Much of the public conversation around President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has focused on the reforms and projects with immediate national visibility. From the student loan scheme under NELFUND to the renewed emphasis on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), from tax reforms to large-scale coastal highways, the narrative has largely […]
