“DEATH TRAPS” ON OUR FEDERAL ROADS: A NATIONAL CRISIS WE CAN’T IGNORE

Daily reports across Nigeria are painting a terrifying picture: our roads are becoming literal death traps. Fatal crash rates are rising, and more than 80% of these are linked to poor road conditions and weak highway management. Once vital arteries for trade and transport, major roads have deteriorated into stretches of gaping potholes, eroded lanes, […]

BREAKING: OSUN AMOTEKUN COMMANDER SURVIVES ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT IN OSOGBO

Osun Amotekun Commander Adekunle Omoyele survives assassination attempt in Osogbo

In a shocking development, the Commander of Osun State’s Amotekun Corps, Adekunle Omoyele, narrowly escaped an assassination attempt late Monday night, October 6. According to a statement by the Corps’ spokesperson, Mr. Abass Yusuf, the incident occurred around 10:05 p.m. along Ikirun Road, near Charity Hotel in Osogbo. Commander Omoyele was reportedly driving home alone […]

PDP SUSPENDS KADUNA STATE SECRETARY OVER ALLEGED MISCONDUCT

Sa’idu Adamu of PDP Kaduna suspended over alleged misconduct

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna State has suspended its State Secretary, Mr. Sa’idu Adamu, following serious allegations of gross misconduct and anti-party activities. In a statement released on Tuesday, October 7, the party’s State Publicity Secretary, Mrs. Maria Dogo, said the suspension was in accordance with Articles 58(1)(h) and 57(3) of the PDP […]

HEARTBREAKING TRAGEDY IN GEORGIA: TODDLER MAULED BY ROTTWEILERS AT UNLICENSED DAYCARE

Photo of a memorial with candles, teddy bears, and flowers placed in a backyard — honoring the memory of 2-year-old Kaimir Jones, who was tragically killed in a dog attack at an unlicensed daycare in Valdosta, Georgia.

A devastating incident has rocked the Valdosta community. On Saturday, October 5, 2-year-old Kaimir Jones tragically lost his life after being fatally attacked by two Rottweilers at a home-based, unlicensed daycare. According to Valdosta Police, Kaimir was in the care of 48-year-old Stacy Wheeler Cobb, who reportedly fell asleep for over two hours. During that […]

TENSION DEEPENS AS ASUU PREPARES FOR NATIONWIDE STRIKE

University students sitting idle in a classroom with empty chairs, reflecting the looming ASUU nationwide strike and uncertainty in Nigeria's education system.

With just one week left before the expiration of its 14-day ultimatum to the federal government, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is preparing to initiate another nationwide strike. This decision comes in response to what the union describes as the government’s indifference to its long-standing demands. In a recent communication to its members, […]

OBA OF BENIN PRESENTS ROYAL GIFT TO GOV OKPEBHOLO

His Royal Majesty, the Oba of Benin, presents a symbolic royal gift to Governor Okpebholo during a formal ceremony in Benin City.

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has expressed heartfelt appreciation to the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, following the presentation of a royal birthday gift in recognition of the Governor’s recent birthday. The symbolic gesture occurred on Monday, September 29, at the Governor’s Office in Benin […]

Nigeria Achieves Global Milestone with Tax-ID Registration, Peppol Integration

A Nigerian government official at a digital economy summit, presenting a slide showing Nigeria’s integration into the global Peppol e-invoicing network.

Nigeria has recorded a major breakthrough in its digital trade transformation with the global registration of its Tax Identification Number (Tax-ID) and the approval of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) as the nation’s official Peppol Authority. The move, achieved with support from the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), places Nigeria’s Tax-ID under the ISO/IEC […]

FG Approves New NYSC Mobilisation Guidelines, Makes NERD Compliance Mandatory

Prospective NYSC members in orientation camp gear, holding documents, as FG enforces new mobilisation rules requiring NERD compliance.

The Federal Government has introduced sweeping reforms to the mobilisation process for graduates into the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), making compliance with the National Policy for the Nigeria Education Repository and Databank (NERD) a compulsory requirement. President Bola Tinubu, invoking provisions of the NYSC Act, approved the directive to strengthen academic integrity, curb certificate […]

RED ALERT IN VALENCIA: SCHOOLS, PARKS, AND LIBRARIES SHUT DOWN OVER DEADLY FLOOD FEARS

Flooded streets in Valencia with closed schools and empty parks as heavy rain warnings prompt citywide shutdown and public safety measures.

A terrifying sense of déjà vu is hanging over Valencia, Spain, today… As heavy rains poured overnight, the city woke up to a full red alert, fearing a repeat of last year’s catastrophic floods that claimed over 230 lives. Here’s what’s happening on the ground “A Very Complicated Situation” – Weather Agency Warns Spain’s weather […]