A former Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika (retd.) has advocated for the introduction of mandatory military training for all Nigerians, beginning with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Ihejirika believes that doing this will help promote national unity, discipline, and resilience in the face of mounting security and social challenges. Former COAS…

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the redeployment of several Commissioners of Police to different states and formations across the country. The changes, which take effect immediately, are aimed at improving security and strengthening police presence in key areas. In a statement released on Saturday by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP…

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has directed its members nationwide to begin an indefinite strike over the federal government’s delay in paying June 2025 salaries. This decision, which enforces the union’s “No Pay, No Work” policy, has already taken effect in several universities. Branches of ASUU at the University of Jos and University…

A Nigerian doctor, DS Omeiza has advised people to remove “charms” attached to their bodies before being wheeled into theatre for surgery. The doctor, who stated this in a Facebook post on Sunday, July 6, said if a charm cannot cure the ailment then it won’t contribute to a successful surgery. “When coming to theatre…

‎ ‎‎The intervention of Abia State Governor, His Excellency Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has helped Mr. Ogbonnaya Igbojionu, an Abia citizen, and two other citizens of Nigeria from other regions to regain their freedom after 26 years in prison after they were sentenced to death. ‎‎Presenting the released individuals on Saturday 6th June, to Governor…

Latest figure released by Statisense, a leading data and research group has shown that the borrowing of over $2.82 billion in less than two years of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has placed him as the president that has borrowed more in the 25 years of Nigeria’s fourth Republic from 1999 to date. Very strange…

  By Izunna Okafor, Awka Stakeholders and respected leaders of Umuchu community in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State have categorically dismissed as false, malicious, and misleading, the recent allegations of corruption and misconduct levelled against the State Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affairs, Hon. Tony Collins Nwabunwanne. This is coming on…

Burial plans have been announced for late Evangelist Mrs Rosemary Oromoni, the mother of Sylvester Oromoni Jr, the Dowen College student who died under controversial circumstances in 2021 after he was allegedly bullied by fellow students. Mrs Oromoni died in November 2024, three years after her son’s tragic death. Reports say she battled depression and…

President Bola Tinubu departed Saint Lucia on Friday for Brazil, where he is expected to participate in the 17th BRICS Summit, scheduled to take place in Rio de Janeiro from July 6 to 7, 2025. The President’s departure marks the second leg of his two-nation diplomatic tour aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s global partnerships. He was…