An Ibadan-based journalist, Ojo Peter, has been confirmed dead after being shot by suspected armed robbers along the MoleteāOke Ado axis of Ibadan. The incident, which occurred on August 18, 2025, was initially thought to be health-related until his younger brother, Enahoro Peter, clarified that Ojo was attacked for the cross bag he carried. According…
The National Association of Nigerian Students has urged tertiary institutions across the country to introduce compulsory drug testing for both fresh and graduating students as part of their clearance process. The student body said the move would help tackle the growing menace of substance abuse on campuses and promote discipline among undergraduates. NANS President, Olushola…
The Federal Government has approved a tariff increase for telecommunications operators in the country. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, made this known at a stakeholdersā meeting with Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) in Abuja. According to Dr. Tijani, the government has been engaging with telecom operators to arrive at an…
A well-known Plateau State cleric, Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, has accused the Nigerian government and the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) of concealing the ongoing killings of Christians in the northern region. The fiery preacher, who serves as a regional leader of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), described the situation as a āsystematic genocideā…
A Nigerian couple, Dr. Emmanuel Joseph and Grace Akpan, have warmed hearts online after tying the knot following 18 years of dating. The lovebirds, who met as teenagers in secondary school, exchanged vows on October 11, 2025, in Akwa Ibom State, surrounded by family and friends. To celebrate their journey from classroom crushes to life…
Some terrorists have invaded the Government Secondary School Tsafe, Zamfara state, killed a teacher and abducted several children. It was gathered that the terrorists who were heavily armed invaded the school premises on Saturday and abducted the children. While the number of children abducted remains unclear, Amnesty International, a human rights organisation, has condemned the…
The management of the Abuja National Mosque has appointed Prof. Iliyasu Usman as the first-ever Igbo Muslim appointed Imam of the mosque, with history expected to be made today as he delivers his inaugural khutbah (sermon) during the Jummāat prayer. The appointment of Prof. Usman has been widely celebrated by the Muslim community, particularly among…
Former Governor of Delta, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, has said President Bola Tinubu is bringing stability and hope back to Nigeria. Okowa stated this on Monday in Abuja, at a national summit organised by the Integrity Group of Nigeria, with the theme āRenew Hope Agenda through Continuity.āā Okowa, represented by his former Special Adviser on National…
Suspected armed bandits have abducted about 40 worshippers from a mosque at Gidan Turbe village in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday during dawn prayers, when the gunmen reportedly surrounded the mosque and whisked away the worshippers. Locals said the abductees were taken into the…
The Senate on Wednesday mandated the Senate Committee on Communications to investigate the recent increase in the cost of data and recommend solutions for a more sustainable and business-friendly telecommunications sector. This was part of resolutions after a debate on a bill sponsored by Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong (Cross River South), which highlights the financial strain…