Politics

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called for the immediate dismissal and prosecution of Mele Kyari, Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), and Engineer Farouk Ahmed, Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). This demand follows allegations of conspiracy and economic sabotage…

A severe flood has struck Ugwu Mkpume Layout in Achalla Agu, Nkpor, Anambra State, resulting in the deaths of a mother of three and another individual. The flood was caused by over 11 hours of intense rainfall that began on Thursday and persisted into early Friday. The victims were asleep when the floodwaters breached their…

Recently, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State appointed over 320 new senior special assistants and special assistants without assigned portfolios. This move has sparked criticism, particularly on X (formerly Twitter), where Nigerians have questioned the necessity and cost of such a large expansion in the state government.One of the newly appointed aides, Oluyemi Fashipe, has…

The Nigerian government, under President Tinubu, has introduced a new levy for electronic transfers exceeding N10,000 on the OPay platform. Effective from September 9, 2024, a one-time fee of N50 will be charged for such transactions, which will be directed to the federal government and not to OPay. This change, outlined in a notice from…

Boko Haram terrorists attacked Mafa village in the Tarmuwa Local Government Area of Yobe State early Monday, resulting in a significant loss of life. Reports indicate that around 100 residents were killed in the attack.Sources revealed that 86 bodies have already been recovered and taken to hospitals, with efforts continuing to locate additional victims. The…

Thousands of prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members were stranded at orientation camps across Nigeria due to being turned away for late arrival. The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) attributed the issue to delays by the prospective corps members (PCMs) in reaching their designated camps.Reports from SaharaReporters indicated that many PCMs who had been…

The trial of Chidinma Ojukwu, accused of murdering Usifo Ataga, CEO of Super TV, is set to resume on October 15, 2024, at the Lagos High Court, Tafawa Balewa Square. Ojukwu, a 300-level Mass Communication student at the University of Lagos, faces charges alongside her sister, Chioma Egbuchu, and Adedapo Quadri. They were arraigned on…

The trial of Chidinma Ojukwu, accused of murdering Usifo Ataga, CEO of Super TV, is set to resume on October 15, 2024, at the Lagos High Court, Tafawa Balewa Square. Ojukwu, a 300-level Mass Communication student at the University of Lagos, faces charges alongside her sister, Chioma Egbuchu, and Adedapo Quadri. They were arraigned on…

Samson Omoarebokhae, a Senior Special Assistant to the Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, was killed by gunmen on August 31, 2024. The incident occurred while Omoarebokhae was traveling from Ozalla to Uhumora in Owan West Local Government Area. The motive behind the killing remains unclear, particularly in relation to the…

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has criticized the Nigerian government for its treatment of peaceful protesters. SSANU condemned the government’s actions as “barbaric and undemocratic,” highlighting that peaceful protest is a fundamental right that should be upheld by authorities.In a communiqué following its 49th National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja, SSANU…