March 18, 2025
Many injured, houses burnt as violence erupts in Plateau community
Many people are reported injured and houses burnt in the Shimankar community, Shendam Local Government Area of Plateau State when violence erupted on Monday. Residents are struggling to come to terms with the destruction following the incident which lasted several hours and has sent shockwaves through the community. A source explained that the violence began […]
ILO, UNICEF, EU, launch €13m initiative
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have launched the ‘Supporting Sustainable Social Protection Systems in Nigeria’ project. Funded by the European Union (EU), the project, also called ‘SUSI’, seeks to bolster Nigeria’s social protection structures, ensuring more comprehensive coverage and aid for vulnerable groups across the country. The Ambassador of […]
OSGF distances self from Akume’s aide bribery probe
The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) has distanced itself from an ongoing investigation involving Andrew Torhile Uchi, Personal Assistant to the Secretary to the Federation, George Akume, for alleged bribery, money laundering, and corruption. Uchi was reportedly arrested and detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after […]
US deports doctor accused of attending Hezbollah leader’s funeral
The United States government has deported Rasha Alawieh, a medical doctor detained last Thursday in Boston after visiting family in Lebanon. Alawieh, a Rhode Island transplant doctor and assistant professor at Brown University, trained at both the University of Washington and Yale University. On Monday, a federal judge canceled a hearing on whether the U.S. […]
EFCC arrests Gov Okpebholo’s aide, Okungbowa over alleged Naira abuse
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested Kelly Okungbowa, the suspended coordinator of the Edo State Public Safety Response Team, PSRT, for alleged naira abuse. DAILY POST reports that Kelly Okungbowa, popularly known as “Ebo Stone” was arrested by operatives of the Benin zonal Directorate of the anti-graft agency. Dele Oyewale, Head, Media […]
NASU plans shutdown of WAEC offices over alleged violations
Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) has threatened to shut down all West African Examinations Council (WAEC) offices nationwide over alleged violation of the nation’s labour laws and continued victimisation of workers. Issuing a seven-day ultimatum, beginning from yesterday, the union directed members to mobilise for nationwide industrial action and commence a […]