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President Tinubu to Embark on Two-Nation Visit to South Africa and Angola

President Bola Tinubu will today embark on a diplomatic visit to Johannesburg, South Africa, and Luanda, Angola. According to a statement by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu’s first stop will be Johannesburg, where he is expected to attend the 20th G20 Leaders’ Summit at the Johannesburg Expo Centre from

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NUEE Threatens Nationwide Electricity Shutdown Following Attack on TCN Staff

The nation’s electricity supply may face a major crisis as the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has threatened a nationwide shutdown. The warning comes after an alleged attack on staff of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) by armed police officers at the Egbu Transmission Substation in Imo State. Describing the incident as a

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NYSC Releases Deployment Details for 2025 Batch C Prospective Corps Members

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has released the deployment details for its 2025 Batch C prospective corps members. The scheme announced the development on Monday via its official X handle, confirming that call-up letters are now available. NYSC noted that some prospective corps members posted to Lagos and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will

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Khana LG Launches Registration for 400 GCE NECO Candidates Under Free Education Scheme

The Chairman of Khana Local Government, Dr. Thomas Bariere, has commenced the registration of 400 candidates for the General Certificate of Education (GCE) NECO examination under the council’s free education initiative. Addressing parents and candidates at the Suanu Nwika Finimale Conference Hall in Bori, Dr. Bariere said that successful candidates of the GCE NECO would

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Reps Member Moves Motion to Halt WAEC CBT Over Welfare Concerns

Kelechi Worgu, the House of Representatives member representing Etche and Omuma Federal Constituency, says his desire to protect the welfare of students in his constituency and across Nigeria motivated him to move the motion that led to the suspension of the Computer-Based Test (CBT) for the 2026 WAEC examination. The House of Representatives had directed

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Super Eagles Defeat Gabon 4‑1 to Reach World Cup Playoff Final

The Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated Gabon 4‑1 in extra time on Thursday to advance to the final of the African qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match, played in Rabat, Morocco, saw Akor Adams put Nigeria ahead in the 77th minute. Gabon equalized late in the 89th minute through Mario Lemina, forcing

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Ignatius Ajuru VC Advocates Digital Literacy Integration to Curb Cybercrime

The Acting Vice Chancellor of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Professor Okechukwu Onuchukwu, has called for the integration of digital literacy into the school curriculum to equip students with skills that could help reduce cybercrime. Professor Onuchukwu made the call at the 9th Annual Conference of the Faculty of Vocational and Technical Education, held at

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Rivers Govt Urges Healthy Lifestyles as World Diabetes Day is Observed

As the world marks this year’s World Diabetes Day, the Rivers State Government has urged residents to follow medical advice and adopt healthy lifestyle practices, including regular exercise and routine medical check-ups. The call was made by the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Adaeze Chidima Oreh, in a broadcast from Port Harcourt on Thursday. She

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Zelenskyy Imposes Sanctions on Former Business Partner Linked to $100m Corruption Scandal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday ordered sanctions against a former business associate implicated in a major corruption scandal that has stirred public anger in a nation worn down by almost four years of war. The move came just a day after Zelenskyy asked two ministers to resign, a step seen as part of efforts

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PDP Leaders Wabara, Saraki Clash Over Scheduled National Convention

Two former Senate Presidents and senior leaders of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Senators Adolphus Wabara and Bukola Saraki, have openly disagreed over the party’s national convention slated to begin tomorrow in Ibadan, Oyo State. Wabara, who serves as chairman of the PDP Board of Trustees (BoT), insisted the convention must proceed as planned, accusing

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