News as it breaks
The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has hailed the recent Federal High Court judgment that restored its registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and reinstated the Board of Trustees (BoT) led by its President, Ambassador Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo. In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, Sukubo described…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has called for deeper collaboration between the media and security agencies, describing the partnership as vital to strengthening national security, building public trust, and advancing Nigeria’s nation-building efforts.This is contained in a statement by the National Secretary of the Nigeria Association…
ADO-EKITI, Nigeria – Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has congratulated Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, on his re-election, describing the outcome as a clear endorsement of the governor’s leadership style, governance record, and commitment to the development of the state. Bamidele, who served as Chairman of the All…
President of The Gambia, Adama Barrow, has reaffirmed his country’s deep appreciation to Nigeria for its continued support through the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) Scheme, as the University of Applied Science, Engineering and Technology (USET) graduated 951 students during its Second Combined Convocation Ceremony in Banjul. The convocation, themed…
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has expressed deep concern over the withdrawal of criminal charges in a child defilement case involving the alleged abuse of a four-year-old girl in Plateau State, calling for an immediate review of the decision in the interest of justice and child protection. In…
The CLEEN Foundation has raised concerns over the neutrality of some security personnel deployed during the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election, despite describing the overall conduct of officers as largely professional. The report, released after the poll held on Saturday, 20 June 2026, observed that while security deployment was…
The management of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has suspended two students over allegations of cyberbullying the institution’s suspended Students’ Union Government (SUG) president, James Iyanuoluwa Adio. The university said the suspension takes immediate effect as investigations into the allegations continue. In a statement published on the institution’s…
Ghanaian actor Van Vicker has graduated with a First Class honours degree in Law, describing the achievement as a reflection of discipline, academic excellence and years of hard work. The actor announced the milestone in a post shared on his Instagram page after completing his Bachelor of Laws (LLB)…
The Students’ Union Government president of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), James Iyanuoluwa Adio, has become the subject of intense online discussion after private videos allegedly involving him surfaced on social media. The recordings began circulating on X shortly after reports emerged that the student leader had been suspended over…
The High Commission of India in Nigeria has called for greater adoption of yoga as a tool for healthy ageing, wellness, and social harmony, as it hosted the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026 celebration at the Velodrome of the National Stadium, Abuja. Speaking at the event on Saturday,…
