The National Universities Commission (NUC) has introduced new restrictions aimed at tackling the growing abuse of honorary doctorate degrees in Nigeria, including a firm prohibition on conferring such honours on serving government officials. Announcing the decision in Abuja on Friday,…
The cleric, who made the statement while preaching in Yoruba during a church sermon, argued that Nigeria’s challenges persist because pastors have not united in forceful intercessory prayers for the country. In the viral video, he said all pastors, including…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, to immediately relocate to Kebbi State following the abduction of 25 schoolgirls in the state. According to the Presidency, Matawalle is expected to remain in Kebbi…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, to life imprisonment. This is according to a judgement delivered by Justice James Omotosho on Thursday, November 20, 2025. According to…
Lt. A.M. Yarima, a navy officer who went viral in a video last week having a heated confrontation with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has reportedly escaped an assassination attempt on Sunday evening. According to Vanguard,…
No fewer than 17 officials of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) have been sentenced to prison for aiding 15,000 students in forging admission letters to qualify for participation in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme. The Registrar…
The National Patriotic Elders for Peace and Harmony in Nigeria (NPEPHN), has cautioned the United States against taking military action against Nigeria, saying such exercise will be unjustifiable. NPEPHN gave the advice shortly after its meeting held in Kano on…
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….
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
