A serious road incident was narrowly prevented from turning into a disaster on Friday when a petrol-laden tanker crashed and spilled its contents along the Kaduna–Zaria highway near Jaji, Kaduna State. The accident, which occurred in the early hours of October 31, 2025, caused heavy traffic and panic among motorists before emergency responders contained […]
As the United Nations commemorates the 25th anniversary of Security Council Resolution 1325, senior UN officials and partners on Friday underscored that advancing gender equality and amplifying women’s voices remain essential to building durable peace. Adopted on 31 October 2000, Resolution 1325 inaugurated what has become the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) framework a […]
An Enugu-based NGO has again demanded action over the death of a 13-year-old girl, Ochanya from Benue State whose health collapsed after years of alleged sexual violence by members of the household where she had been placed to study. The group’s communications lead said the latest appeal aims to revive scrutiny of a case […]
The internal conflict within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) intensified on Saturday as the National Working Committee (NWC) announced the one-month suspension of several top officials, including National Secretary Senator Samuel Anyanwu. These officials are widely considered allies of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike. National Publicity Secretary Hon. Debo Ologunagba confirmed […]
Former presidential campaign spokesman for the South East, Denge Josef Onoh, has warned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging him to brace up for what he described as “more landmines ahead” following U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent comments and the reported move to classify Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) over alleged persecution […]
Arsenal Manager, Mikel Arteta Has Warned Football’s Governing Bodies on Growing Fixture Congestions Across Domestic, European Competitions Speaking ahead of Arsenal’s weekend Premier League match, Arteta lamented the lack of rest and recovery time for players, warning that the current scheduling pace “is unsustainable” and could eventually force clubs to take drastic action. “We […]
U.S. President, Donald J. Trump has ignited worldwide alarm after announcing a directive for the United States to resume nuclear weapons testing, a move that has sent shockwaves through diplomatic circles and reignited fears of a new global arms race. The unexpected order, delivered in a social media post just minutes before Trump’s scheduled […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria has dismissed recent remarks by U.S. President Donald J. Trump alleging large-scale killings of Christians in the country and Nigeria’s designation as a “Country of Particular Concern.” In a statement issued on Saturday, November 1, 2025, and signed by Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, […]
Nigeria’s healthcare system has been thrown into turmoil as the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) commenced an indefinite nationwide strike following the breakdown of talks with the Federal Government. The strike, which began on Saturday, November 1, 2025, comes after the expiration of a 30-day ultimatum issued to the government to meet the […]
Tension has gripped Kebbi State following the abduction of the Deputy Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Samaila Bagudu, by gunmen in his hometown. The incident occurred on Friday evening in Bagudu town, headquarters of Bagudu Local Government Area. According to eyewitnesses, the armed men stormed the community in large numbers, shooting […]
