Tinubu reverses Maryam Sanda’s pardon, convict to spend six years in jail
After all backlash for granting a presidential pardon to Maryam Sanda, who was sentenced to death in 2020 for the killing of her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, President Bola Tinubu has revoked the pardon and reversed her sentence to 12 years….
Soyinka’s Barred from Entering US as Consulate Revokes Visa
The United States Consulate has revoked the visa of celebrated Nigeria’s Nobel laureate and playwright, Professor Wole Soyinka, effectively barring him from entering the country. This is coming a month after the renowned writer declined an invitation by the U.S….
JAMB releases results of underage candidates, gives update on O’Level upload
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it has released the results of 85 underage candidates (less than 16 by September, 2025) who successfully completed the comprehensive screening process established by the Board for exceptional admission. A statement signed…
Divisional Police Officer dies during surgery in Lagos hospital
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the passing of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of Festac Division, CSP Matilda Ngbanoyen. Ngbanoyen reportedly died while undergoing medical treatment for fibroid complications at a Lagos hospital. According to security…
Senate uncovers recruitment irregularities at PenCom
The Senate Committee on Federal Character and Intergovernmental Affairs has deepened its probe into alleged irregularities in the recruitment process of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), uncovering wide regional and local government imbalances in staff distribution. During a public hearing…
FG doubles health insurance payment, introduces one-hour patient referral code
The federal government has increased the health insurance capitation fee for enrollees from N750 to N1,450 per person, in a move aimed at improving access to quality and affordable healthcare. Ali Pate, coordinating minister of health and social welfare, announced…
No work no pay policy can’t scare us ASUU tells FG
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has firmly rejected the Federal Government’s ‘No Work, No Pay’ directive, declaring that the union will not be cowed by threats or intimidation. ASUU President, Dr. Chris Piwuna, made this known on Monday…
National Assembly proposes new date for Nigeria’s next general elections
Nigeria’s next presidential and governorship elections may take place in November 2026, following a new proposal by the National Assembly to shift the polls six months earlier than the usual February/March schedule. The proposed change was revealed on Monday during…
ASUU begins nationwide strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has commenced a total and comprehensive two-week warning strike across all public universities in Nigeria. The union’s National President, Professor Chris Piwuna, announced the decision during a press briefing on Sunday at the…
Nigerian Minister Resigns Over Certificates Scandal
The Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has tendered his resignation amid ongoing certificate forgery scandal. This was announced in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga….