Technical issues have plagued the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) registration portal, leaving thousands of prospective corps members across Nigeria frustrated and stranded at various accredited centers. The portal, which opened recently for the 2025 Batch A Stream I registration, has been experiencing intermittent downtime, with many users reporting delays and disruptions that have stalled … Read more
The presidency has dismissed rumours that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the replacement of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu. In a post on his 𝕏 handle on Monday afternoon, the Senior Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Digital Media and New Media, O’tega Ogra, described it as ‘fake news.’ … Read more
Former Kaduna State senator, Shehu Sani, has shared his frustration over the perception that Fulani people are criminals. He attributed the development to the ongoing banditry crisis in Northern Nigeria, adding that the situation has led to widespread suspicion and discrimination against the entire ethnic group. The former lawmaker shared his reservations at his residence … Read more
Scores of protesters gathered at the National Communications Commission in Abuja on Monday to voice their discontent over what they described as worsening economic conditions, digital repression, and poor welfare for police personnel in Nigeria. The protest led by Nigerian politician and human rights activist Omoyele Sowore, alongside lawyer and fellow activist Deji Adeyanju, formed … Read more
Burkina Faso’s President, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has dismissed the idea that democracy is essential for national development, asserting that no country has achieved progress solely through democratic governance. Speaking at a flag-raising ceremony at the Koulouba Palace, Traoré declared that Burkina Faso is undergoing a “popular, progressive revolution” rather than adhering to democratic principles. He … Read more
Suspects recently acquitted in connection with the fire incident at the Rivers State House of Assembly have claimed to be under intense pressure to falsely implicate Edison Ehie, Chief of Staff to the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara. Chime Ezebalike, Kenneth Kpasa, Oladele Lukman, and MacPherson Olumini, who spent over six months in … Read more
Chisom Gbali, suspended commissioner for youth development, has alleged that plans are underway for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to extend the state of emergency in Rivers state. Gbali made this revelation when he appeared on Arise TV’s The Morning Show programme aired on Monday, April 7, 2025. Rivers has been embroiled in a political crisis … Read more
Central banks worldwide are accelerating efforts to launch digital currencies as part of a broader strategy to modernize financial systems, enhance payment efficiency, and drive financial inclusion. Nations like the Bahamas, Nigeria, and Jamaica have successfully launched their Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), albeit with varying levels of adoption and success. According to the Atlantic … Read more
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the General Directorate of Narcotics Control (GDNC) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to combat drug trafficking networks operating between both countries. Naija News reports that the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Mohamed Buba Marwa, said Nigeria and Saudi Arabia … Read more
The release of the former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Maharazu Tsiga (retired), from the kidnappers den was reportedly facilitated following efforts from his colleagues and various professionals, an appreciation message from his colleague suggests. Punch reports that a retired Brigadier General, Ismaila Abdullahi has narrated now financial contributions from … Read more
The leadership crisis within the Labour Party (LP) deepened on Monday as the National Chairman, Julius Abure, strongly rejected claims that a vacuum existed in the party’s leadership. Speaking at the ongoing National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting at the party’s National Secretariat in Utako, Abuja, Abure declared that any such assertion was a “nullity.” “There … Read more
There are moves to prolong the emergency rule imposed on Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu, Chisom Gbali, Commissioner for Youth under the suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, has alleged. In an interview on AriseTV, Gbali accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and former Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, alongside his allies, of … Read more
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force on Monday deployed tear gas to disperse protesters in the Maitama area of Abuja, causing chaos as demonstrators scrambled for safety. The protest, organized by the “Take-It-Back Movement” and supported by several civil society organisations, started peacefully earlier in the day. Protesters had gathered to voice their concerns on … Read more
The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has faulted President Bola Tinubu’s foreign trips since he took office in 2023. Naija News reported that President Tinubu last week traveled to France, for a two weeks work visit. In a statement on Sunday, the National Secretary of CUPP, Peter Ameh, stated that the President’s foreign trip … Read more
In a much-needed development, food prices in Nigeria are gradually beginning to drop, providing a sigh of relief to many households struggling with inflation. A recent market survey conducted by The Nation in Lagos, as well as other major cities across the country, indicates a steady decline in the cost of staple food items over … Read more
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force on Monday deployed tear gas canisters to break up a protest in the Maitama district of Abuja. The protesters, who had gathered to voice their grievances over the state of the economy and the emergency rule in Rivers state, were thrown into chaos as tear gas filled the air, … Read more
The ongoing crisis within the Labour Party (LP) is showing no signs of abating, as both factions embroiled in the leadership tussle have called for separate National Executive Council (NEC) meetings to deliberate on the party’s future following the Supreme Court ruling. While the Julius Abure-led leadership has summoned a NEC meeting for Monday, the … Read more
In a bid to reclaim control of the Labour Party, the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, and the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, have summoned an emergency meeting of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC). The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Abuja, and is expected to set … Read more
Chisom Gbali, the suspended Commissioner for Youth Development in Rivers State, has denied claims of planned protests in Port Harcourt, on Monday, April 7, 2025. In response to reports suggesting unrest, Gbali vehemently dismissed such claims, arguing that the peaceful environment in Rivers is a reflection of unity and resolve. During an interview with ARISE … Read more
The Nigeria Police Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has faulted the intention of organizers of the April 7 protest. Naija News reports that Adejobi said Take It Back Movement, organizing the protest, may have a different intention from what it told Nigerians. Speaking with Channels TV on Sunday, the Police spokesman stated that the protest … Read more