Court Sentences Man to Death for Killing NYSC Member in Nasarawa
The High Court in Lafia, Nasarawa State, has sentenced Oluwatimileyin Ajayi to death by hanging for the brutal murder of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Salome Adaidu. Delivering the judgment on Thursday, Justice Simon Aboki found Ajayi guilty of culpable homicide after evidence showed he killed and dismembered the victim. Ajayi was convicted on […]
2027: I Will Do Anything for Tinubu—Barau Declares
Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin has expressed unwavering support for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections, declaring his readiness to accept any role assigned to him, including being picked as Tinubu’s running mate. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, Barau described Tinubu as his “political father” and vowed to […]
Neymar Extends Santos Contract Until 2025
Neymar on Tuesday extended his contract with Brazilian club Santos until the end of 2025, as he attempts to recapture his form in time for next year’s World Cup. He stated that he followed my heart and had made his decision, saying Santos is not just his team, his home, roots, history, and life,” Neymar […]
DMO Allots ₦100 Billion in Bond Offerings
The Debt Management Office (DMO) has allotted a total of ₦100 billion across two bond offerings. The auction featured two separate bonds with face values of ₦50 billion each, being the results of the June 2025 Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) Bond Auction. The bonds were issued as part of the government’s strategy to finance […]
Kenyans Mark One Year of Anti-Government Protests Amid Unrest
Kenyans are expected to take to the streets in large numbers on Wednesday to mark the one-year anniversary of anti-government protests that culminated in the storming of parliament and several deaths as police opened fire on demonstrators. Although the protests eventually faded after President William Ruto withdrew proposed tax hikes that had initially sparked the rallies, public […]
Pharmacists Blame Physician Leadership for Ongoing Healthcare Crisis
The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria, ACPN, has said that the current model, which grants physicians exclusive control over key administrative and procurement roles, has plunged the nation’s health sector into unprecedented corruption, inefficiency and dire patient outcomes. This accusation came amidst recent claims by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, that physician […]
NIMC to train NYSC members for Nationwide NIN enrollment
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) is set to deploy Youth Corps members to fast-track the enrollment of more Nigerians into the National Identification Number (NIN) database. To this end, the Commission, in partnership with the Ministry of Youth Development and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has commenced the training of selected Corps members. […]
IGP Arrest 26 Over Yelwata Killings
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has announced the arrest of 26 persons suspected to be masterminds of the killings in Yelwata, Benue State. The IGP said the police were on the heels of other suspects who participated in the Yelwata killings while assuring Nigerians that the police are not overwhelmed as they are […]
Tinubu Rejects NASS Library Trust Fund Amendment Bill
President Bola Tinubu has officially declined to sign the National Assembly Library Trust Fund (Establishment) Amendment Bill 2025 into law, citing several constitutional and policy concerns that, if left unaddressed, could undermine existing government frameworks and set what he described as an “unsustainable precedent.” In a formal communication addressed to the Speaker of the House […]
NDLEA Arrests 312, Seizes 804kg Hard Drugs in 11 Months
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Akwa Ibom State arrested 312 suspects and seized 803.672kg of hard drugs between June 2024 and May 2025. State commander Mrs. Obot Bassey disclosed this in Uyo during the 2025 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. Bassey said 38 drug offenders were prosecuted and convicted, […]
