NUT declares indefinite strike in Ebonyi
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Ebonyi State Wing, has directed its members in seven Local Government Areas where months of salary are owed to embark on an indefinite strike. The strike which commenced at noon on Thursday was announced in a statement signed by Mr Bassey Asuquo, State Secretary of the union in the […]
17 countries Nigerian passport holders can visit without visa in 2025
The Africa Visa Openness Index, an index which measures the extent to which each country in Africa is open to visitors from other African countries has released report showing countries Nigerian passport holders can visit without visa and countries that offer visa-on-arrival. According to the report, 17 countries that offer Nigerians entry without visas include […]
Trump says Gaza would be ‘turned over’ to US by Israel
President Donald Trump said Thursday that Gaza would be “turned over” by Israel to the United States when the conflict is over, and no soldiers would be needed for his subsequent takeover and redevelopment plan. Trump doubled down on the shock plan he first announced on Tuesday — and on his plan to resettle two […]
Adeleke Determined to Improve the Lives of Women, Children – Commissioner for Women Affairs
…organizes one-day sensitization workshop for girls The Osun State Government, under the leadership of Governor Ademola Adeleke has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to improving the lives of women and children in the state. This was made known by the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Children and Social Welfare, Hon. Chief (Mrs.) Ayobola Fadeyi Awolowo, while delivering […]
BREAKING: Decomposing body of missing Anambra lawmaker Azuka found
The decomposing body of Hon. Justice Azuka, a member of the Anambra State House of Assembly who was recently declared missing, has been found. It was learnt on Thursday morning that the body was found at the 2nd Niger Bridge by a combined security team. The Police Public Relations Officer of the state, SP Tochukwu […]
Osun Indigenes In Cote D’ivour Applaud Governor Adeleke For Infrastructural Development
Indigenes of Osun State resident in Cote D’ivour under the umbrella of Yoruba Community in Cote D’ivour have passed a vote of confidence on Governor Ademola Adeleke for the unprecedented development that he brought to Osun State in just two years of his administration. The diaspora group led by their president, Chief Timothy Adegboyega paid […]
Traditional Religion: Governor Adeleke Reiterates Commitment to Fairness, Equity Among All Religions
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has restated his commitment to pursuing initiatives that will promote cultural heritage and development in Osun State. The Governor stated this while hosting leadership of Traditional Religious Worshipers Association (TWARSO) during a courtesy visit they paid on the Governor in his office. Senator Adeleke who described the visit as […]
Mother, child killed in Nasarawa chieftaincy dispute
A violent chieftaincy dispute in the Odu electoral ward of Maraba Udege Development Area, Nasarawa Local Government Area has claimed the lives of a mother and her child, displacing many residents and destroying several homes. The long-standing conflict, which has persisted for three years, escalated on Saturday, February 1, 2025, following a land ownership disagreement […]
Suspended Ogun monarch remanded in correctional centre over assault
A Magistrate’s Court sitting in Ifo, Ogun State, has ordered the remand of the suspended traditional ruler of Orile Ifo, Oba Abdulsemiu Ogunjobi, in a correctional facility in Ilaro. The embattled monarch was arraigned on a three-count charge of conspiracy, assault, and conduct likely to cause a breach of public peace. The charges were brought […]
Niger orders Red Cross to leave country
Niger’s ruling military junta has asked the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to leave the country immediately, a source told AFP Wednesday. Niger has “terminated its agreements” with the ICRC and some foreign staff have started to leave the west African country, the source said, adding the organisation had closed its office in […]