Abduction of General: Residents say Katsina authorities were alerted but failed to act
Reactions continue to pour in following the abduction of Retired Major General Ibrahim Maharazu Tsiga, former Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). General Tsiga was kidnapped from his home on Wednesday.
FG intensifies efforts to end Female Genital Mutilation
The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to eradicating Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Nigeria.
Killing of Anambra Lawmaker: Police launch operation for suspects’ arrest
The kidnapped member of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon. Justice Azuka, has been found dead. Azuka, who was elected under the Labour Party (LP) platform, was abducted on December 24, 2024, along Ugwunabakpa Road, Inland Town, Onitsha, while on his way home.
USAID funding cut threatens development programmes in Nigeria
… Triggers job cancellations, suspensions By Chioma Obinna Emotions have continued to trail the recent Executive Order by President Donald Trump to halt foreign aid to African countries as thousands of employees at the US Agency for International Development (USAID) are to commence on compulsory leave from Friday, February 7, 2025. The sudden halt the […]
My mechanic removed parts worth N1.5m from my car – Woman tells court
She discovered that the car alternator, kick starter, belt tensioner, compressor and car engine were removed
‘I avoided eba, amala, akpu to beat breast cancer’ – Akeredolu’s widow
She said that her decision to stop consuming eba, amala, akpu and pounded yam was driven by her determination to stay alive and raise her young children.
Police withdraw fraud charge against Obanikoro’s son, others
The Nigeria Police Force has withdrawn the alleged fraud charge against Mr. Gbolahan Obanikoro, and four others, over alleged N1.3 billion fraud involving Access Bank. Gbolahan alongside, Adejare Adegbenro; Balmoral International Limited; M.O.B. Integrated Limited; and DDSS International Company Limited were billed for arraignment before Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa of the Federal High Court in Lagos […]
Bandits abduct ex-NYSC D-G. Gen Tsiga, others
Bandits have reportedly attacked Tsiga town in Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State, where they were said to have abducted an unspecified number of people including the former NYSC Director-General, retired Brig.-Gen. Maharazu Tsiga. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) learnt from some reliable sources that the incident occurred around 12 a.m., on Thursday. […]
Nigerian newspapers review: Experts warn of dangers as Tinubu jerks up 2025 budget to N54.2trn
In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with a story on experts warning of dangers as President Bola Tinubu
Ayra Starr’s mom urges Gen Z to help parents join TikTok for mental well-being
Reflecting on her own experience, she noted that since joining TikTok, her perspective has shifted, making her more creative in fashion and other aspects of life.
Immigrants should only get British citizenship after 15 years – Kemi Badenoch
Kemi Badenoch has unveiled a major policy shift, proposing that immigrants must wait at least 15 years before becoming eligible for British citizenship.
