The management of the Federal University Dutsinma (FUDMA) in Katsina State has declared a one-week mid-semester break starting on February 24. The decision comes after students staged a protest on Sunday, alleging that a member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (JTF) had fatally shot one of their classmates. Reports suggest that the JTF accused … Read more
Liverpool legend, Jamie Carragher has stirred debate by dismissing the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as a major football tournament. Carragher’s comments came in the wake of Liverpool’s impressive 2-0 victory over Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday. In that match, Egyptian superstar Mohamed Salah showcased his exceptional talents once again, contributing significantly … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has signaled a possible collaboration with former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, ahead of the 2027 elections. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, stated that El-Rufai, as a former member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), now understands which party truly upholds the rule of law. In response to … Read more
A fatal accident along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway near Ayetoro claimed nine lives and left three others injured early Monday morning. The crash, which occurred around 5:30 am, involved a Toyota bus with registration number UYY165ZY and a stationary truck bearing the number plate DKA244XC. According to reports, the tragedy unfolded when the driver of the … Read more
Kidnappers of the National President of the Afenifere National Youth Council, Prince Eniola Joseph Ojajuni, have threatened to kill him if the ₦100 million ransom is not paid by 3 pm on Monday, 24 February 2025. Naija News reports that Ojajuni made this known in a video which surfaced online while desperately pleading with Nigerians … Read more
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has extended his gratitude to friends, associates, and well-wishers who celebrated his 65th birthday. However, he did not miss the opportunity to mock those he claimed were reluctant to acknowledge his birthday, until President Bola Tinubu’s message compelled them to do so. In a statement posted on his X … Read more
Nigeria faces an impending nationwide fuel shortage as the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has threatened to withdraw services over the government’s failure to pay outstanding bridging claims amounting to N100 billion. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Monday, February 24, 2025, the Chairman of the IPMAN Depot Chairmen Forum, Yahaya … Read more
A Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dele Momodu, has said General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB) failed to bring to a conclusion the crisis of June 12. Naija News reported that the former Military President, General Babangida, last Thursday, during the launch of his autobiography, ‘A Journey In Service’, revealed that it was the … Read more
The Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation has postponed the National Council for Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy meeting, which was originally scheduled to take place in Osun State from February 25 to 27, 2025. The decision was made due to political tensions in the state following the recent local government elections. Minister … Read more
The controversy surrounding the recently conducted local government elections in Osun State has deepened, with the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde trading accusations over the legitimacy of the polls. APC Calls for Withholding of Federal Allocations In a statement on Monday, the APC urged the Federal Government to withhold allocations … Read more
In a significant act of compassion and justice, the Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has announced the extension of grace and mercy to 43 convicts. This follows the recommendations of the State Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy, chaired by the State Attorney General and Commisoner for Justice, Dr. Olukayode Ajulo, … Read more
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Kaduna State University (KASU) chapter, has officially suspended its strike, which began on February 18. This development was confirmed in a statement released on Monday by Dr. Peter Adamu, the chairman of the union’s KASU chapter. According to Adamu, the decision to end the industrial action was reached … Read more
The Grand Qadi of the Kwara State Shari’ah Court of Appeal, Justice Abdurraheem Sayi, has thrown his weight behind the establishment of Shari’ah Arbitration Panels in the South-West, saying the state governors lack the power to stop the panels. Justice Sayi who waded into the controversy that has been generated by the proposal to set … Read more
Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Prof. Florence Banku Obi, has purchased more than a hundred vehicles to ease movements in the university campus. The inauguration, which took place at the university’s administrative building on February 21, saw the VC officially hand over the keys to the Students’ Union Government (SUG) President, amidst … Read more
Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen is eager to represent Nigeria in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers under the guidance of new head coach, Eric Chelle. This season, Victor Osimhen has emerged as Nigeria’s most prolific striker, netting an impressive 20 goals and providing five assists in just 25 appearances for the Turkish club—where he is … Read more