BREAKING: 18 Die in South Sudan plane crash

A plane with 21 people on board crashed in South Sudan on Wednesday with 18 people, including the two pilots, dead. South Sudan Eagles Media confirmed the incident on its X handle. It added that three others are in critical condition. “A plane carrying 21 passengers, including the pilot, has crashed while departing from Unity … Read more

BREAKING: ‘Your Statement Is Reckless’ – Labour Party Blasts Atiku Over ₦50 Million Bribe Allegation

The Labour Party (LP) has slammed former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, over claims of ₦50 million bribe paid to the leadership of opposition parties in Nigeria by President Bola Tinubu‘s government. Naija News reported that Atiku had accused the ruling party of bribing the opposition with ₦50 million each ahead of the 2027 election. Reacting to … Read more

BREAKING: AfDB reaffirms $2bn Commitment to develop Lake Chad Basin

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has reiterated its commitment to invest $2 billion in the development of the Lake Chad Basin. Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, AfDB President, disclosed this on Wednesday at the 5th Lake Chad Governors’ Forum in Maiduguri. Adesina, represented by Dr. Yaro Balde, Director, AfDB Transition States Coordination Office, said the funds would … Read more

BREAKING: NLC declares nationwide protest over telecom tariff hike

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared a nationwide protest against the recent telecommunication tariff hike. According to a communique issued after its National Administrative Council (NAC) meeting on Wednesday, the protest is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. The NLC’s decision comes in response to rising telecom costs, which it describes … Read more

BREAKING: PDP Tackles APC, Laments Party Crisis As It Releases 10-Point Communique After BoT Meeting In Abuja (Full Details)

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees (BoT) has lamented the internal crisis rocking the main opposition party in Nigeria. The party also blamed the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for heaping economic pressure on Nigerians through its policies, such as increased taxation and fuel subsidy removal and called for a reversal of such … Read more

BREAKING: Alleged Brutality: Investigate, Call Your Deputy to Order— Rights Activist Urges Alex Otti, Abia House of Assembly

Human rights activist and author Comrade Paul Ikechukwu Njoku has called on the Governor of Abia State, Dr Alex Otti, and members of the Abia State House of Assembly to investigate and hold Deputy Governor Ikechukwu Emetu accountable for numerous allegations of brutality, intimidation, arbitrary arrests, torture, incarceration, and assaults on individuals opposing him in … Read more

BREAKING: Law Admission Suspended in 8 Universities [FULL LIST]

Eight universities across the country have been suspended from admitting fresh candidates for law degree programmes. The universities were suspended by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. The spokesperson for JAMB, Fabian Benjamin who announced the new development said the decision was taken after the suspension of the Bachelor of … Read more