In a significant reshuffle, Senate President Godswill Akpabio has removed Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Diaspora and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs). Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, was replaced by Senator Aniekan Bassey, who represents Akwa Ibom North-East and is a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC). This development comes after Akpoti-Uduaghan…
In a significant development, the United States Government has announced a reduction in the validity period of visas for Nigerian citizens, effective immediately. The decision is reportedly in line with the principle of reciprocity, mirroring the visa restrictions imposed by Nigeria on US citizens. According to sources, the move is expected to impact thousands of…
The city of Ibadan is abuzz with excitement as Otun Olubadan Rashidi Ladoja embarks on the traditional 21-day ritual to ascend to the throne as the new Olubadan of Ibadanland. Following the demise of the 43rd Olubadan, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, Ladoja’s ascension is in line with the traditional succession process of Ibadanland. According to…
A groundbreaking development in the fight against malaria has been announced with the approval of the first malaria treatment specifically designed for babies and young children. The new medicine, known as Coartem Baby or Riamet Baby, is expected to be rolled out in African countries within weeks, offering hope to millions of vulnerable children. Developed…
The Federal Government has officially set 16 years as the minimum age for admission into Nigeria’s Tertiary Institutions. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, made the announcement on Tuesday during the 2025 Policy Meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board in Abuja. According to Dr. Alausa, the age benchmark is now official and non-negotiable….
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has died at the age of 90. He passed away in the early hours of Monday, July 7, 2025, after a one-year reign as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland. Oba Olakulehin was installed as the Olubadan on July 12, 2024, following the demise of his predecessor, Oba Moshood…
A devastating accident occurred on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos on Monday, July 7, 2025, leaving several passengers injured. The incident involved a commercial bus and a Toyota Camry, which collided before Adekunle Junction, inward Lagos Island. According to eyewitnesses, the commercial bus somersaulted multiple times after the collision, resulting in injuries to several…
The Ogun State Police Command has issued a stern warning against cult groups planning to mark the “777” Anniversary across the State. In a bid to prevent violence and disruptions to public peace, the Police have reinforced security operations across all Divisions and Area Commands. “We will not tolerate any attempts to stage unlawful gatherings,…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a concerning increase in Lassa fever deaths, with 145 lives lost as of Epidemiological Week 25. The case fatality rate (CFR) has risen to 18.6%, up from 17.6% reported during the same period in 2024. According to the NCDC’s latest report, 781 confirmed cases…
A massive healthcare fraud crackdown in the United States has resulted in charges against 324 defendants, including a 67-year-old Nigerian National, Olatunbosun Osukoya, for their alleged involvement in schemes totaling over $14.6 billion in intended losses. According to the US Department of Justice, Osukoya, owner of Ayo Biometrics LLC, also known as Cambridge Diagnostics, submitted…
