The federal government has rolled out a new initiative mandating drug tests for newly admitted and returning students across secondary schools in the country. The ‘National Implementation Guidelines Against Drug and Substance Use in Schools in Nigeria’ for secondary schools…
Imo state governor, Gov Uzodimma has expressed interest in running for the Imo West Senatorial District in 2027. In a tweet on his X handle on Sunday, Mr. Uzodimma, who is currently serving his second term as governor, made this…
Emmanuel Odiniya, the father of former Big Brother Naija All Stars winner Ilebaye Odiniya, has finally revealed the cause behind the viral video of him assualting his daughter. According to a voice message purportedly from Odiniya that Kogi-based journalist Jeremiah…
National Security Advisor (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu recently met with US Vice President JD Vance and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss terrorist cooperation in West Africa. Presidential aide Daniel Bwala said in a statement that the summit strengthened…
African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential aspirant Mohammed Hayatu-Deen met with former president Goodluck Ebele Jonathan on Friday in Abuja. According to reports, the meeting centred on the country’s current situation and the prospects for Nigeria’s future elections in 2027. According…
Dr. Jide Idris, the Director-General of the Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention, stated on Friday that the organization has stepped up disease surveillance throughout the nation in response to indications of an international Hantavirus cluster connected to cruise…
Ilebaye Odiniya, the Big Brother Naija All Stars winner, sparked concern online on Friday, May 9, after posting a video in which she appeared distressed and called for help. In a now viral clip, the reality TV star, was seen…
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi have obtained the African Democratic Congress (ADC) nomination and expression of interest forms. Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, another ADC presidential candidate, has also picked…
The 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards(AMVCA) kicked off on Friday with the Cultural Day event, marking the beginning of activities preceding the Award Night scheduled for Saturday. Held at the Balmoral Convention Centre on Victoria Island,…
The APC governors forum, known as the Progressive Governors Forum(PGF), has now split into two factions. Following the purported removal of its chairman, Governor Hope Uzodimma, on Thursday, the opposing groups surfaced. Despite Uzodimma’s insistence that he remains chairman of…
The presidency has provided an explanation on President Bola Tinubu’s decision not to reinstate or refund the fuel subsidy. In an interview with Channels Television’s Politics Today, Daniel Bwala, Special Advisor to the President on Policy Communications, blamed the cause…
The Kabiru Turaki’s faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has challenged Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike to close the party’s operating office. During his monthly media interview earlier this week, Wike urged the Turaki-led group to demonstrate…
The United States has said it will more aggressively revoke passports from parents who owe more than $2,500 in child support. The US Department of State said in a statement on Thursday that the Donald Trump administration is working with…
The Dangote Refinery has announced a fresh reduction in the ex-gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol. The refinery announced ₦75, price reduction, slashing the per-litre cost of petrol to ₦1,200. Recall that two days ago,…
Former president Goodluck Jonathan said he would consult widely before deciding whether to contest the 2027 presidential election, stressing that seeking Nigeria’s highest office “is not a computer game.” Speaking on Thursday, Jonathan told a group of young people who…