The brief excitement among some Arts and Humanities Students over the Federal Government’s announcement that (maths) Mathematics was no longer compulsory for admission into tertiary Institutions has quickly faded, as the Government has reversed its decision. In a swift clarification, the Federal Ministry of Education insisted that English Language and Mathematics remain compulsory for all…
A wave of concern has swept across social media following the emergence of a distressing video showing popular Nollywood Actress Regina Daniels in tears, alleging emotional and physical abuse in her marriage to billionaire politician Ned Nwoko. The viral clip, which surfaced late Friday, has sparked widespread reactions from fans, colleagues, and women’s rights advocates…
A revolutionary blood test that can detect signs of more than 50 types of cancer has delivered groundbreaking results in a major clinical trial, sparking Global excitement about its potential to transform early diagnosis and save millions of lives. Developed by U.S. Biotechnology company GRAIL, the test — known as Galleri — was evaluated in…
Tension has gripped the Nation’s capital following reports that 16 Senior Nigerian Military Officers, including a Brigadier-General, have been detained by the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) over what insiders allege to be an attempted coup against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. While the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed the arrests, it insists the detained Officers are…
The Nigerian Senate has confirmed Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan as the substantive Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), following an exhaustive screening session that lasted for nearly two hours during Thursday’s plenary in Abuja. The confirmation came after a robust debate in the Red Chamber, during which Senators from different political divides grilled…
In a major relief for Nigerians battling kidney-related ailments, the Federal Government has announced a 76 per cent reduction in the cost of dialysis sessions across selected public hospitals in the Country. Under the new subsidy approved by President Bola Tinubu, the cost of a single dialysis session has been reduced from ₦50,000 to ₦12,000,…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Sunday declared a two-week total and comprehensive warning strike across all Public Universities in Nigeria, accusing the Federal Government of failing to honour several outstanding agreements. The National President of ASUU, Prof. Chris Piwuna, announced the decision during a press conference held at the University of Abuja,…
Tension has gripped Bauchi State following the fatal shooting of a police constable by a soldier during a late-night altercation at a security checkpoint in the Bayan Gari area of Bauchi metropolis. The slain officer, identified as Constable Ukasha Muhammed (F/No 533164), was reportedly gunned down around 10:35 p.m. on Thursday, October 10, 2025, after…
Hundreds of angry youths under the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) on Thursday stormed the headquarters of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in Abuja, demanding the immediate reversal of the Council’s deregistration. Led by NYCN President Ambassador Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo, the protesters accused the Registrar-General, Hussaini Ishaq Magaji (SAN), of acting unlawfully while a…
