A youth-focused forum in Benin City on Friday renewed calls for stronger awareness around consent, bodily autonomy and respectful behaviour among young people, with stakeholders warning that rising exposure, peer pressure and digital influences demand firmer guidance from families and institutions. The event, the second edition of Comprehending Gen Z + Gen A, themed “My […]
South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa has ordered an investigation into the unexplained arrival of a chartered aircraft carrying 153 Palestinians from the war-torn Gaza Strip, after the group was held aboard the plane for more than 10 hours at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. The passengers, who arrived without customary departure stamps in […]
A trending online video has surfaced showing two suspected Fulani herdsmen being apprehended for alleged involvement in a kidnapping operation in Iseyin, Oyo State. The suspects, identified in the footage as Umar Abubakar (25) and Umar Bello Usman (32), were reportedly intercepted by the Nigerian Forest Security Service, Iseyin Command, while allegedly attempting to carry […]
The United States Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria have announced that they are continuing to provide full American citizen services and visa services, assuring the public that scheduled appointments remain unaffected despite ongoing administrative constraints in the U.S. government. In a statement released through its official communication channels, the U.S. Mission said that consular […]
Western Delta University (WDU), Oghara, has announced that it will hold its 15th Convocation Ceremony on Saturday, 15 November 2025, to celebrate the academic achievements of students of the 2024/2025 academic session. The event will see the conferment of degrees, diplomas, and academic prizes to deserving graduates. According to the university’s announcement, the ceremony […]
A Moscow court has posthumously convicted Andrei Kotov, the late director of a travel agency catering to LGBTQ+ clients, of extremism-related offences, in a decision that has drawn international condemnation. Kotov, who died in custody in December 2024, was charged with organising and participating in an “extremist organisation” and allegedly involving minors in pornographic […]
The Odogbolu Local Government Area (LGA) in Ogun State has announced plans to construct a modern truck park valued at ₦3.5 billion, aimed at enhancing revenue generation, creating jobs, and improving logistics along the Sagamu–Benin Expressway. The project, a collaboration between the LGA and 1st Truckstops Limited (TGroup), will be built on 17.8 hectares […]
The Nigerian Army has discharged Private Ruth Ogunleye following an investigation into her claims of harassment and abuse by senior officers. Ogunleye had publicly accused Colonel Ishiaku B. Abdulkareem, Colonel G.S. Ogor, and Brigadier General I.B. Solebo of repeated intimidation, physical assault, and unlawful confinement. Her allegations, which gained attention after a viral […]
In a move aimed at simplifying travel and boosting stadium attendance, the Local Organising Committee for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) have confirmed that electronic visas for supporters travelling to Morocco for the tournament will be provided at no cost. The measure — made available through […]
The President of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), Festus Osifo, has applauded the federal government for suspending the implementation of the 15 percent import duty earlier slated for petrol and diesel. The suspension was confirmed by regulatory authorities after weeks of public concern that the duty could trigger […]
