General Education

Ignatius Ajuru University Host Community Questions Claim of Job Slots Allocated to Them

The host community of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education has challenged the Vice Chancellor’s assertion that forty-three job slots were offered to their members. The community is calling on Professor Okechukwu Onuchukwu to publicly disclose the names and details of the beneficiaries to substantiate his claim. Rachel Nyèche Alabi, an indigene of Rumuolumeni and one

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Economy General

Etche Local Government Raises Alarm Over Rising Farmer-Herder Conflicts

The Administrator of Etche Local Government Area, Dr. Onyenanchi Nwankor, has expressed strong concern over the increasing invasion of farmlands by cattle herders, the destruction of farm produce, and retaliatory attacks by herders and local residents. He made the remarks during a crucial meeting held at the Nigerian Police Divisional Headquarters in Okehi, with the

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Foreign General

Authorities Identify Suspect in Deadly Car Bombing at Palm Springs Fertility Clinic

Authorities have identified Guy Edward Bartkus, 25 years old, as the suspect behind a deadly car bomb attack targeting a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California. The FBI confirmed that Bartkus is believed to be the sole fatality in the incident. According to officials, the suspect detonated explosives outside the clinic and attempted to livestream

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General

NYCN Expels Three Leaders Over Involvement in Illegal Congresses and Misconduct

The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has expelled Nwisabari Bani, the National Financial Secretary Ubale Funtua, and Deputy Secretary General Riki Nwajiofor. The expulsions come amid allegations of their involvement in illegal elective congresses in Rivers and Katsina States, as well as impersonating the national leadership of the NYCN. The three individuals have also

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General

Building Collapse in Mushin Injures Three Men

Three adult males sustained varying degrees of injuries after a one-storey building under construction collapsed in Mushin, Lagos State. The incident happened on Sunday afternoon at 96 Ishaga Road, directly opposite the Idi Araba Central Mosque. According to a statement from the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, signed by Director Margaret Adeseye, the agency

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Security General

NDLEA Arrests 80-Year-Old Man with 2.3kg of Skunk in Kaduna

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the arrest of 80-year-old Ayuba Ashiru for drug possession. According to NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi, Ashiru was apprehended on May 14, 2025, at Barazana Street, Dogarawa area of Sabon Gari Local Government Area, Kaduna State. The suspect was found in possession of 2.3 kilograms of skunk,

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Health General

Medical Experts Call for Upholding Ethics Following Woman’s Death in Port Harcourt

About three days after the tragic death of a middle-aged woman during a caesarean section at a medical facility in Port Harcourt, a prominent consultant gynecologist has emphasized the importance of medical ethics and professionalism. The victim, Victoria Paris, died at a healthcare facility in the Borokiri area of Port Harcourt after losing a significant

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Economy General

Stock market rebounds with N315bn gain

The Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) rebounded on Tuesday, reversing two days of bearish trends, with a gain of N315 billion. The NGX market capitalisation rose by N315 billion representing 0.46 per cent, closing at N68.357 trillion, up from N68.042 trillion on Monday. Similarly, the All-Share Index (ASI) increased by 501.14 points or 0.46per cent, closing

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General

Oji Udensi assumes duty as new FRSC commander in Imo

Mr Oji Udensi has assumed duty as the new Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Imo. Udensi confirmed this to NAN correspondent in Owerri, on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Udensi, who took over from Mr Anthony Ugah, resumed duty since May 7, 2025. He stated his unwavering commitment to hitch-free traffic

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Oil and Gas General

Ogoni group, OLI, not satisfied with cleanup outcomes and efforts

The Ogoni Liberation Initiative (OLI) says it is not satisfied with cleanup efforts so far. There are still fears that Ogoni may go extinct. It has rather said that the cleanup exercise being executed by the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) in Ogoni areas of Rivers State has not delivered the results expected by host

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