The Concern Nigerian Youths for Good Governance (CNYGG) expresses deep outrage over the disgraceful and unacceptable delays experienced during the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), where students were made to write exams as late as 9:00 PM in several centers. This level of administrative disorder is a clear violation of the rights…
Godwin Emefiele, former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has asked the court of appeal to overturn the interim and final forfeiture of the 753 duplexes in Abuja. In an appeal dated April 30, 2025, the former CBN governor said the forfeiture orders were granted without proper evidence. BACKGROUND In December 2024, the…
A tragic scene unfolded in Aba, Abia State, on Wednesday afternoon as a massive advertising billboard collapsed on several tricycles carrying passengers, leaving many injured and some feared dead. The incident occurred at the Salad Market junction near the GIA Event Centre during a downpour accompanied by violent winds. Eyewitnesses said the structure came crashing…
PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU’S STATEMENT ON THE SECOND ANNIVERSARY OF HIS ADMINISTRATION ON MAY 29, 2025 Fellow Nigerians, as we mark the second anniversary of our administration, I salute your resilience and undaunted spirit. Two years ago, you entrusted me with the sacred responsibility to lead our nation at a time of historic challenges. Together, we…
Amnesty International on Thursday revealed that since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office two years ago, more than 10,217 people have been killed in attacks by armed groups across several northern states, with Benue recording the highest death toll of 6,896 fatalities, followed by Plateau state with at least 2,630 deaths. The crisis has escalated…
A former Benue State Governor, Gabriel Suswam, says President Bola Tinubu has not done well in addressing the sufferings of Nigerians. Suswam stated this on ‘Politics Today’, a programme on Channels Television on Wednesday as the President marks the second anniversary of his administration. The ex-Benue governor pointed out that the president has not mitigated…
Some pupils in Taraba State on Wednesday night took their West African Examination Council, WAEC, exam. At the time of filing this report, WAEC has not given any official reason as to why it delayed the examination which was scheduled to hold at 8 am. Parents who came in search of their wards only to…
Elon Musk is set to depart the Trump administration and leave his role as a “special government employee,” a White House official told ABC News. The White House will begin Musk’s off-boarding Wednesday night, the official said. Musk posted on X Wednesday night thanking President Donald Trump, saying his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team…
Nigerian pilgrim identified as Hajiya Zainab from Plateau State has returned a missing $5,000 to a Russian owner in Saudi Arabia. The money, approximately ₦8,240,000 using an exchange rate of ₦1,648 per USD, was found by the Nigerian pilgrim in Masjidul Haram in Makkah on Tuesday. The National Hajj Commission (NAHCON) and Plateau State Pilgrims…
The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, says the Federal Government plans to establish 7,000 digital hospitals in rural communities. Tijani disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja while unveiling a digital hospital and school in Ibwa 2 community, located in Gwagwalada, Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The minister revealed that President Bola…