China Backs Cuba, Condemns US Charges Against Raúl Castro
By Zainab Bakare China has criticised the United States over the indictment of former Cuban leader Raúl Castro, accusing Washington of using “coercion” and threats against Cuba amid rising diplomatic tensions between the two countries. The reaction followed the decision by a US court to charge the 94-year-old former Cuban president with conspiracy to kill […]
Oyo State Government Denies Release of Abducted Teachers
By Zainab Bakare The Oyo State Government has dismissed viral social media reports claiming that teachers and students abducted during last Friday’s attack on three schools in Oriire Local Government Area have been released. Special Adviser on Security to Governor Seyi Makinde, Abayomi Fagbenro, described the reports as false, insisting that no official release had […]
Two Corps Members to Repeat Service in Gombe : NYSC
By Zainab Bakare The Gombe State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Chinwe Nwachukwu, has disclosed that two corps members serving in the state will repeat their service year, while two others have been granted a four-month extension over service-related infractions. Nwachukwu made the disclosure on Thursday during the passing-out ceremony for the […]
NDIC Launches Industry Immersion Programme
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has reaffirmed its commitment to talent development and stronger industry–academia collaboration through its Executive Industry Immersion Challenge (EIIC) programme, in partnership with Nile Business School, Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the four-day programme at the NDIC Head Office in Abuja, […]
INEC Plans to Deploy 1.4 Million NYSC Members for 2027 Polls
By AL-Kadriya Abdullahi The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has unveiled plans to deploy more than 1.4 million members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) as ad hoc personnel for the 2027 general elections, underscoring the enormous scale of preparations already underway for the nationwide exercise. The deployment is expected to play a central […]
TUC Expels 11 Members, Suspends 15 Over Alleged Disobedience
By Chinedu Echianu The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria has expelled 11 officers and members while suspending 15 others over what it described as “flagrant disobedience” to resolutions and decisions of its National Executive Council (NEC). The disciplinary actions were announced in a communiqué issued after an emergency NEC meeting held on May 18, 2026, […]
DG NILDS Withdraws from Kwara APC Governorship Race
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, has officially withdrawn from the race for the All Progressives Congress governorship ticket in Kwara State ahead of the party’s primaries. Prof. Sulaiman announced his decision in a statement issued on Tuesday, saying the move followed extensive consultations and […]
Ebola Death Toll in DR Congo Rises to 131
By Zainab Bakare The death toll from the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has risen to an estimated 131 deaths. Authorities also report 513 suspected cases so far. The information was confirmed by Health Minister Samuel Kamba. The latest figures show a sharp increase compared to the previous count. Earlier […]
Adamawa Governor Fintiri Reshuffles Cabinet
By Zainab Bakare Adamawa State governor Ahmadu Fintiri has approved a minor reshuffle of the Adamawa State Executive Council, redeploying several commissioners across key ministries in a move aimed at strengthening governance and improving administrative efficiency. The development is announced on Tuesday in a statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Humwashi Wonosikou. According […]
US Waives Visa Bond For Five African World Cup Nations
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Football fans from five African countries heading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States will no longer be required to pay visa bonds of up to $15,000, following a temporary waiver announced by the US government. The waiver applies to supporters from Algeria, Cabo Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal and […]