FG Approves Major NYSC Reform to Boost Skills, Productivity
By Chinedu Echianu The Federal Government has approved a comprehensive reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), introducing far-reaching changes aimed at transforming the scheme into a civilian-led, skills-oriented and productivity-driven institution aligned with Nigeria’s economic development goals. The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Wisdom, announced the approval on Tuesday to State House Correspondents […]
Court Grants Sowore Fresh N200m Bail, Sets Strict Conditions
By Chinedu Echianu A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted fresh bail to activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, in the sum of N200 million, weeks after revoking his earlier bail over his failure to appear in court. Delivering the ruling on Tuesday, Justice Muhammad Umar ordered Sowore to provide two sureties before […]
Bovi Suggests 5-Year Marriage Renewal to Strengthen Bonds
By Gbemisola Azeez Nigerian comedian and actor Bovi Ugboma has proposed that marriages should be formally renewed every five years to help couples stay accountable and more intentional in their relationships. Speaking on the Dear Ife podcast, Bovi said a structured renewal process could encourage couples to regularly reflect on their marriage, address unresolved issues, […]
Indonesia Jails Gojek Co-Founder Nadiem for Corruption
By Oluwakemi Kindness An Indonesian court has sentenced former Education Minister and Gojek co-founder Nadiem Makarim to 10 years in prison after finding him guilty of corruption linked to a school laptop procurement project. The court ruled that Makarim manipulated the purchase of Chromebook laptops for schools during his tenure as education minister, enabling him […]
South Africa Deploys Police Ahead of Anti-Migrant Protests
By Oluwakemi Kindness South African authorities have deployed police across key cities amid fears that planned anti-immigration protests could turn violent as campaigners push for undocumented migrants to leave the country. The demonstrations coincide with an unofficial deadline set by anti-immigration groups for undocumented foreigners to exit South Africa. President Cyril Ramaphosa urged protesters to […]
Diesel Price Jumps 86% in One Year, Hits N3,277/Litre – NBS
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says Nigerians faced mounting energy costs in May as the average retail price of diesel surged by 86.4 per cent year-on-year to N3,277.47 per litre, the highest increase recorded among the country’s major petroleum products. The NBS latest Price Watch report on Monday showed that diesel, […]
Venezuela Buries Quake Victims as Death Toll Tops 1,700
By Oluwakemi Kindness Authorities in Venezuela have begun burying victims of the devastating twin earthquakes that struck the country last week, as the death toll climbed above 1,700 and hopes of finding more survivors continued to fade. At Caracas’s only public cemetery, cremation facilities are operating at full capacity as grieving families struggle to lay […]
DR Congo Bans Public Gatherings as Ebola Cases Rise
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has banned public gatherings in four provinces, including the capital, Kinshasa, as authorities intensify efforts to contain a growing Ebola outbreak that has infected more than 1,300 people. In an update released on Monday evening by Jacquemain Shabani, interior minister, the restriction comes as health […]
Customs to Implement Green Tax Surcharge July 1
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) will begin nationwide implementation of the Green Tax Surcharge on July 1, 2026, as part of efforts to promote environmental sustainability and reform Nigeria’s vehicle import system. The policy is aimed at reducing carbon emissions, encouraging the importation of cleaner vehicles and aligning Nigeria’s environmental practices with […]
Oyo Police Rescue Abducted Children, Arrest Four Kidnap Suspects
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Oyo State Police Command has rescued two abducted children and arrested four suspected kidnappers following coordinated security operations in Ibarapa East Local Government Area. The operation, which also led to the recovery of sophisticated firearms from a separate armed robbery syndicate, underscores the Command’s renewed offensive against violent crime in the […]