On Foreign News, Ukrainian forces launched a drone attack overnight on southern Russia, setting an oil refinery ablaze in the Astrakhan region. Regional governor Igor Babushkin confirmed that refinery staff were evacuated before the attack, but one person was wounded and is now hospitalized. Meanwhile, Moscow responded with a massive […]
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Ondo Governor Approves Recruitment of 1,100 Teachers
Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the recruitment of 1,100 new teachers through the State Universal Basic Education Board, ODSUBEB. This follows the recent employment of 1,010 teachers for secondary schools, bringing the total number of newly hired teachers to 2,110. Governor Aiyedatiwa reaffirmed his commitment to addressing […]
Amnesty International condemns alleged threats against corps member for criticising Tinubu’s govt
Amnesty International has condemned alleged threats made against NYSC member Ushie Uguamaye, also known as Raye, after she posted a video criticizing President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In the video, Uguamaye expressed frustration over Nigeria’s worsening economic situation. She claimed NYSC officials summoned and threatened her for refusing to delete the […]
NASU issues seven-day warning strike notice to WAEC
The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions, NASU, has given the West African Examinations Council, WAEC, a seven-day ultimatum over workers’ welfare issues and alleged victimization of labor leaders. At a press briefing in Lagos on Monday, NASU’s General Secretary, Prince Peters Adeyemi, warned that all WAEC offices […]
Rivers State Political Crisis Deepens as 26 lawmakers accuse Governor Fubara and his deputy of gross misconduct.
Tensions in Rivers State escalated Monday as 26 lawmakers accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, of gross misconduct. In letters sent to Speaker Martin Amaewhule, the lawmakers cited reckless spending, obstruction of the Assembly, illegal appointments without proper screening, and withholding of Assembly salaries. The accusations, presented […]
Anambra Sports Commission Chairman Attends Gonzaga Jesuit College Inter-House Sports
Anambra Sports Commission Chairman Attends Gonzaga Jesuit College Inter-House Sports The Chairman of the Anambra State Sports Development Commission, Mr. Patrick Estate Onyedum, was the Special Guest at the Inter-House Sports competition of Gonzaga Jesuit College, Okija. The event showcased a high level of sporting excellence as various houses competed […]
Maureen Madu Accepts Apology From Man Behind Football Academy Invasion
Maureen Madu Accepts Apology From Man Behind Football Academy Invasion Former Super Falcons striker, Maureen Madu, has accepted the apology of Uchenna Onyekwunife, the father of a female football trainee, who led an invasion of the Maureen Madu Football Academy in Anambra last October. Onyekwunife, who had enrolled his daughter […]
Ex-England star John Fashanu sues police for £100k after arrest in Nigeria
Former England international John Fashanu is suing the Nigerian police for £100,000 after his arrest on charges including criminal conspiracy, intimidation, and trespassing. The 62-year-old denies the allegations, which stem from a land dispute involving investors who agreed to pay over £500,000 for his 22-acre property. According to The Mirror, […]
On Foreign News, China’s Baidu Releases AI Model to Rival DeepSeek.
Chinese tech giant Baidu has launched a new artificial intelligence reasoning model, X1, and made its AI chatbot services free for users amid rising competition in the industry. In a WeChat post on Sunday, Baidu stated that its X1 model performs similarly to DeepSeek’s but at a lower cost. Additionally, […]
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Intercepts Cocaine, Opioid Shipments Bound for US, Europe, and Middle East.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has intercepted multiple drug consignments headed for the United States, Saudi Arabia, Italy, Poland, and the UAE. In a statement on Sunday, NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, revealed that traffickers concealed cocaine, tramadol, molly, and cannabis in prayer beads, board […]