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Shelve August 1’hunger’ protest, Afenifere urges organizers

A leading pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and political organisation, Afenifere, has urged Nigerians to approach the issue of nationwide protests with caution, saying they should...

Masterminds of Aug. 1 protest uncovered, says DSS

The Department of State Services (DSS) says it has uncovered the masterminds of the planned protest scheduled for August 1, warning them to...

Protest: Pres. Tinubu holds emergency meeting with traditional rulers

A closed-door meeting is underway between President Bola Tinubu and traditional rulers at the Presidential Villa’s Council Chamber in Abuja. The meeting with...

Breaking: Nationwide protest: Tinubu, APC governors hold closed-door meeting in Aso Rock

President Bola Tinubu is currently presiding over a closed-door meeting of the Progressives Governors Forum at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting, which...

DHQ warns against violent protests nationwide

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said on Thursday that it has uncovered plots by certain individuals with malicious intentions to take advantage of the...

Dev. Commission will help tackle Southeast region’s marginalization, heal civil war wounds – Kalu, Uzodimma, Ohanaeze

The signing of the South-East Development Commission (SEDC) Bill into law yesterday sparked excitement among Igbo leaders, who described it as a crucial...

Breaking: Tragedy strikes in Lagos as building collapses, claiming three lives

A building collapsed in the wee hours of Thursday at Arowojobe Estate in Maryland, Lagos, claiming the lives of three site workers. Dr....

Abacha’s family appeals court’s judgment over revoked Abuja property

The Abacha family, represented by Dr. Maryam Abacha and her son, Mr. Mohammed Sani Abacha, has filed an appeal with the Court of...

Protest: Reps advocate peaceful resolution, want FG to dialogue with would-be protesters

In a bid to stave off the planned nationwide protests scheduled for August 1, the House of Representatives minority caucus on Wednesday advised...

Nationwide protest: IPCR urges restraint

The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (ICPR) has urged Nigerians to cancel the August 1–10 nationwide protest. The protest was being organized...

At last, NDLEA nabs long-sought Lagos drug cartel leader

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said on Wednesday that its operatives had apprehended Sulaiman Jimoh, believed to be the mastermind behind...

As economy bites harder, FG reduces allowances for foreign students

The Federal Ministry of Education, acting on behalf of the Federal Government, has announced a reduction of 12.7% in the allowances granted to...

Taiwan prepares for Typhoon Gaemi’s arrival, initiates shutdown protocols

As Typhoon Gaemi approached, Taiwan went into lockdown mode on Wednesday, with schools closed, financial markets shut, and a typhoon holiday declared. The...

Updated: Kimberly Cheatle steps down as US Secret Service chief amid controversy

United States Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle stepped down on Tuesday, following her admission that the agency fell short in its duty to...

Senate confirms Ewalefoh as new DG of ICRC

The Senate confirmed on Tuesday the appointment of Dr. Jobson Oseodion Ewalefoh as the Director-General of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC). Ewalefoh’s...

Breaking: Kimberly Cheatle resigns as US Secret Service Chief

United States Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle stepped down on Tuesday, following her admission that the agency fell short in its duty to...