Lassa fever is surging again across Nigeria, with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) confirming a higher death rate and more infections despite ongoing public health interventions. In its latest Situation Report, the NCDC said eight new confirmed cases were recorded in Ondo, Bauchi, Edo, and Nasarawa states, representing a slight rise from six cases reported in the previous week. It said that so far in 2025, […]
The trial of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the indigenous people of Biafra, IPOB, has been moved to the headquarters of the Department of State Services, DSS. Justice James Omotosho ordered that Kanu’s trial be moved from the Abuja Federal High Court to the DSS headquarters. The trial judge said the case was moved to the DSS headquarters to allow for the inspection of Kanu’s shipping container. The container was […]
The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Ondo State Branch, has begun an indefinite strike over non-implementation of financial autonomy by the state government. Consequently, Judges, lawyers, and litigants were denied access to court premises this morning, bringing legal proceedings to a standstill. In an interview with newsmen, the Ondo JUSUN chairman, Oluwafemi Afolabi, said the decision to paralyse activities in all courts across the 18 local government areas of […]
The Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, on Thursday announced that no fewer than 844 legislations have been passed since the inception of the 10th National Assembly. He made this disclosure during a joint session of President Bola Tinubu and federal lawmakers, held at the National Assembly as part of activities marking Democracy Day. In attendance were Vice President Kashim Shettima, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, […]
The National Assembly Complex was placed under tight security on Thursday morning ahead of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s scheduled address to a joint session in commemoration of Democracy Day. As early as 6 am, a significant deployment of security operatives had taken positions across the sprawling complex. Personnel of the Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services (DSS), and other security agencies were seen conducting rigorous security checks on vehicles and individuals seeking access […]
Protest has commenced in the Federal Capital Territory to demonstrate against rising hardship and insecurity in the country. Security agencies had earlier deployed heavily armed personnel to strategic locations across the city, including potential protest hotspots. The presence of operatives was particularly noticeable at major junctions and the national Assembly, among other places where the protesters could have gathered. However, the protest, which coincides with Nigeria’s Democracy Day, commenced in […]
The Federal Government has decided to cancel the military parade that was to commemorate the 26th Democracy Day, which is scheduled for Thursday, June 12, 2025. In a statement released by Abdulhakeem Adeoye on behalf of the committee’s Director, Information & Public Relations, said President Bola Tinubu will address the nation at 7am, on Thursday. He stated that President Tinubu will participate in a special joint session of the National […]
The Federal Government has disowned a fake recruitment letter currently circulating on social media, warning Nigerians, especially job seekers, to be cautious and not fall victim to fraudsters. In an official statement released on Tuesday by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board, the Board’s Secretary, AM Jibril, clarified that while Presidential approval has been granted for recruitment into the four paramilitary services under its supervision, the actual […]
Oyo State Government has announced the postponement of Adire Carnival and Exhibition in the state. The state Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Wasiu Olatunbosun, announced this in a statement released by his counterpart from the Ministry of Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, in Ibadan, the state capital, on Wednesday. It will be recalled that the event was originally scheduled for Friday, June 20, 2025. Olatunbosun said the decision was made […]
