In a significant breakthrough, the Osun State Security Network Agency, popularly known as Amotekun Corps, has apprehended three individuals accused of raping minors in separate incidents across the State. The suspects, who are facing serious allegations, include a teacher, a farmworker, and a 60-year-old man. Teacher’s Shocking Confession One of the suspects, 26-year-old Elijah Olawale,…
The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has released the 2025 June/July National Business Certificate (NBC) and National Technical Certificate (NTC) examination results. The results showcase a remarkable improvement in candidate performance and enrolment figures. According to NABTEB Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Mohammed Aminu Mohammed, the board’s efforts to enhance technical and…
Ghana has agreed to accept West African Nationals deported from the United States, including Nigerians, President John Dramani Mahama announced on Wednesday, September 10. A batch of 14 deportees, comprising Nigerians, a Gambian, and others, has already arrived in Accra, with Ghanaian authorities facilitating their onward return to their respective home Countries. Mahama justified the…
Three Police Officers were killed in a brazen attack on a security checkpoint in Egbe, Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State, on Wednesday morning. The gunmen, who stormed the checkpoint, engaged the Officers in a fierce gun battle before escaping with their rifles. Details of the Attack Police Response The Kogi State Police…
In a landmark move, the Federal Government has set December 2025 as the deadline to decriminalize attempted suicide in Nigeria. This bold step aims to revolutionize the country’s approach to mental health, shifting the focus from punishment to support and care. A Shift from Punishment to Compassion For years, Nigeria’s laws have treated attempted suicide…
The Lagos State Government has issued a stern warning to residents of Makoko to vacate buildings situated directly beneath high-tension power lines, citing extreme risks of electrocution, fire outbreaks, and structural hazards. The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) identified Makoko as a “high-risk zone” due to the presence of electricity cables running directly over…
The Federal Government has set a deadline of December 2025 to decriminalize attempted suicide in Nigeria. This significant move is aimed at shifting the focus from punishment to a more compassionate and health-centered approach. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Pate, announced that a government white paper has been finalized, and…
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has suspended its nationwide strike after reaching an agreement with Dangote Refinery to allow workers to unionize. The decision was made after a meeting convened by the Department of State Services (DSS) and attended by the Minister of Finance, as well as representatives from the…
A Nationwide blackout has plunged Nigeria into darkness as the National power grid collapsed for the third time this year. The incident occurred on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at 11:23 am, according to the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC). The AEDC confirmed the collapse in a public notice, stating, “Please be informed that the power…
Rajyalaxmi Chitrakar, the wife of Nepal’s former Prime Minister Jhalanath Khanal, tragically died after protesters set their home ablaze in Kathmandu’s Dallu area. She suffered severe burns and was rushed to Kirtipur Burn Hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries. The incident occurred amid escalating anti-government protests led primarily by Gen-Z activists, sparked by a…
