The menace of fake academic and professional certificates is fast becoming a national crisis in Nigeria, threatening the integrity of the country’s educational system, workforce, and governance structures. In recent years, the proliferation of forged certificates ranging from secondary school results to university degrees has raised serious concerns among regulatory bodies and employers. […]
A French court has convicted Masanaga Kageyama, a top Japanese football administrator, for viewing child pornography during an international flight, handing him an 18-month suspended prison sentence and a €5,000 fine. Kageyama, 58, who serves as the technical director of the Japan Football Association (JFA), was arrested during a stopover at Paris’ Charles de Gaulle […]
Nigeria’s 36 states generated a combined ₦3.63 trillion in internally generated revenue (IGR) in 2024, according to new data on fiscal performance across the six geopolitical zones. The South West region emerged as the top performer, contributing a staggering ₦1.64 trillion, representing nearly half of the total revenue generated nationwide. Lagos, Ogun, […]
Scientists in Peru have identified a new species of poisonous frog in the Amazon, remarkable for its bright colors and tiny size. The newly discovered amphibian, named Ranitomeya hwata, measures just about 15 millimeters in length, making it the smallest known member of the Ranitomeya genus, according to a statement released Monday by Peru’s National […]
The Lagos State Government has warned individuals entering the state against deviance, urging them to drop “bad behaviours and characters” and adopt good conduct upon arrival. The directive came from the Honourable Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Philip Wahab, in a video that has recently gained traction across social media platforms. Commissioner […]
A suit has been filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja seeking to bar former President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the 2027 presidential election. In the suit, the plaintiff urged the court to issue an order of perpetual injunction restraining Jonathan from presenting himself to any political party for nomination as a presidential […]
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has projected that Nigeria’s power sector revenue will surpass N2 trillion by the end of 2025, marking a significant rise from the N1.7 trillion recorded in 2024. Adelabu disclosed this while speaking on recent reforms aimed at strengthening efficiency and financial sustainability in the electricity supply industry. […]
Prominent Nigerians CaA coalition of respected Nigerians, including religious figures, business leaders, and civil society advocates, has urged calm and continued dialogue following the recent industrial dispute that temporarily disrupted operations at the Dangote Refinery. In a joint statement released on Monday, October 6, 2025, the group expressed concern that the confrontation between workers and […]
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, has resumed plenary at the National Assembly after a brief absence. Her return on Tuesday drew warm reception from colleagues who described her as a dedicated and courageous legislator. Akpoti-Uduaghan, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was seen exchanging pleasantries with fellow […]
President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to confirm Engineer Abdullahi Ramat as the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). Senate President, Godswill Akpabio read the President’s request during the chamber’s plenary session on Tuesday, marking the lawmakers’ first sitting after their annual recess. The Senate had embarked […]
