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, […]
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The United Nations Warns Of Starvation In Besieged Sudanese City
On The Foreign Scene The United Nations is warning of imminent starvation in El-Fasher, Sudan—where over 300,000 people are trapped under siege by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. The city, the Sudanese army’s last stronghold in Darfur, has been cut off from aid for more than a year. The World […]
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 […]
Enugu LGA Bans Levies On Palm Wine
The Chairman of Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area in Enugu State, Hon. Michael Ogalla, has banned the imposition of levies on local palm wine and palm oil sellers. In a statement released by his media aide, Chinecherem Godswill Eze, Ogalla warned that anyone caught demanding illegal charges from the artisans […]
Customs Boss Vows To Boost Service’s Reputation With New Campaign
Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, has pledged to raise the reputation of the Service, making it a model public institution. Speaking at the launch of the Customs Reputation Management Handbook in Abuja, Adeniyi urged officers to become brand ambassadors, emphasizing that reputation is key to achieving institutional […]
Wike Says Tinubu does not want to extend emergency rule In Rivers State
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu may not extend the emergency rule in Rivers State. Wike disclosed this while speaking extensively on the legality of the Rivers State emergency rule and local government elections scheduled for August 30. He noted […]