Electricity workers under FIRSTPOWER, a subcontractor to the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC), on Thursday staged a protest at the EEDC District Office in Awka, Anambra State, over the alleged harassment, intimidation, and unlawful arrest of four staff members — including a mother of three — by the company’s management […]
Nigeria
Police reportedly break Sowore’s right hand in detention.
A Nigeria Police team has reportedly broken the hand of Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress during the 2023 general election. The incident reportedly happened on Thursday morning at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. A trending post shared on Sowore’s official Instagram page, revealed that the […]
Panic as train coach detaches on Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway
Panic erupted on Thursday morning after a train coach detached from the rest of its compartments along the Ladipo section of the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, temporarily halting movement and sparking confusion in the area. The incident occurred at approximately 8:00 a.m. and lasted for over 30 minutes. The affected train was […]
WAEC tells candidate To re-check Their results As they have Resolved their glitches.
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced that it discovered technical bugs in the just released 2025 examination results. A statement issued by WAEC Public Affairs Department on Thursday said following public outcry, it reviewed the Mathematics, English Language, Biology and Economics results released on its site. The council, […]
Violent protests in China after student falls to his deathl
Protests have erupted in Jiangyou, southern China, after a video showing a 14-year-old girl being violently bullied by her peers went viral. The attackers—girls aged 13 to 15—were sent to corrective schools, but many believe the punishment is too light. Public outrage intensified after footage revealed one attacker mocking police, […]
TVC confirms exit of ‘Your View’ host Morayo Afolabi-Brown after 12 years
Morayo Afolabi-Brown, the long-time host of Your View and Managing Director of TVC Entertainment, has officially resigned from TVC Communications after 12 impactful years. In a statement released by TVC’s PR Manager Edward Akintara, her final working day is set for Thursday, August 29, 2025. According to the network, Morayo […]
Yobe’s Shining Star: 17-Year-Old Nafisa Aminu Emerges World Best in English at Global TeenEagle Finals
Seventeen-year-old Nafisa Abdullah Aminu from Yobe State has made history by winning the 2025 TeenEagle Global Finals in London, emerging as the World Best in English Language Skills. Representing Nigeria through the Nigerian Tulip International College (NTIC), Nafisa outperformed over 20,000 participants from 69 countries , including native English-speaking nations. […]
Prof. Simon Ortuanya emerges as 16th vice-chancellor of UNN
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), has appointed Professor Simon Uchenna Ortuanya as its 16th Vice-Chancellor. A statement by university spokesperson Inya Agha Egwu confirmed that the appointment was ratified by the Governing Council after a transparent, merit-based process chaired by Council Chairman Kayode Ojo. Prof. Ortuanya, a distinguished legal […]
Nigeria’s Capital Importation Soars By 67% in the First Quarter, 2025
In a major boost for the Nigerian economy, capital importation surged to $5.64 billion in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 67% rise compared to the same period in 2024. The National Bureau of Statistics attributes this jump primarily to portfolio investments, which accounted for over 92% of the […]
712 Billion Naira Airport Renovation Sparks Row Between Federal Government and Aviation Experts
The Federal Government’s decision to approve ₦712 billion for renovating the old terminal of Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed International Airport has drawn sharp criticism from aviation experts. Critics argue that a concession model, where private investors fund and manage the terminal, would be more efficient and cost-effective. However, Minister Festus Keyamo’s […]