On Foreign News, United States President, Donald Trump has once again hinted at a possible third term in office, despite the U.S. Constitution limiting presidents to two terms. Speaking to NBC News on Sunday, Trump stated that he was not joking when asked about his previous remarks on seeking another […]
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Heritage Bank liquidation: NDIC to commence dividend payments April
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, NDIC, has announced that it will begin the first phase of liquidation dividend payments for uninsured depositors of the defunct Heritage Bank in April 2025. In a statement on Sunday, NDIC’s Acting Head of Communication, Hawwau Gambo, explained that the payments will be made on […]
Lekki business owner arrested for importing cannabis
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has arrested Lagos businessman Arokodare Ebenezer for trafficking cannabis from the U.S. He was caught on March 24 in Lekki while awaiting delivery of 60 parcels of the drug. NDLEA also intercepted Italy-based Omoruyi Terry at Lagos airport with 1,400 tramadol pills concealed […]
SERAP demands withdrawal of bill proposing jail for Nigerians who don’t vote
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has demanded the withdrawal of a proposed bill that seeks to impose a six-month jail term or a ₦100,000 fine on eligible Nigerians who fail to vote in elections. In a letter dated March 29, 2025, SERAP described the bill as oppressive and […]
Upload results for 2024 admission, JAMB urges DE candidates
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has issued a warning to all 2024 Direct Entry candidates who registered with awaiting results from IJMB or JUPEB. JAMB says candidates must upload their results as soon as they are released at any approved CBT center. Failure to do so, the board […]
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention declares Level Two emergency as Lassa fever kills 118 in Nigeria.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has activated a Level Two emergency response following the outbreak of Lassa fever, which has claimed 118 lives across 33 states. Between January and March 2025, 645 cases were confirmed out of 3,465 suspected cases. NCDC Director-General, Dr. Jide Idris, says […]
Labour Party Chairman Abure Says Anambra Election Will Gauge Party’s 2027 Strength
The National Chairman of Labour Party, Mr Julius Abure has said the party will use the November 8 governorship election in Anambra State, to test their expected victory in the 2027 presidential election. He stated this in Awka, the state’s capital yesterday, during a forum organized by an organ of […]
Tinubu appoints Ibrahim Oloriegbe as National Health Insurance Authority Chairman
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr Ibrahim Oloriegbe as the Chairman of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) for an initial four-year term. A statement issued on Sunday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the appointment took effect from March 11, 2025. Oloriegbe, a […]
Epileptic Power Supply: Anambra Residents Demand Unbundling of EEDC
Epileptic Power Supply: Anambra Residents Demand Unbundling of EEDC By Ibrahim Sofiyullaha Mokwugo Solomon Anambra residents, under the Electricity Consumers Right Network (ECRN), protested against the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC), demanding its unbundling due to inefficienciesThe group accused the EEDC of exploitation, erratic billing, and poor service, calling for independent […]
Nasarawa Records 35 TB-related Deaths In 2024 – Health Commissioner
Nasarawa Records 35 TB-related Deaths In 2024 – Health Commissioner Nasarawa State government has revealed that 35 persons died of tuberculosis (TB)-related disease across the state in 2024. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Gaza Gwamna, disclosed this at a press conference to commemorate the 2025 World Tuberculosis Day on Friday […]