ICPC Secures Conviction of Two National Assembly Officials for ₦4.8m Job Scam
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has successfully secured the conviction of two National Assembly officials — Mustapha Mohammed and Tijjani Goni — over their involvement in a ₦4.8 million job scam.
PDP National Convention to Hold Saturday, Organising Committee Confirms
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reaffirmed that its 2025 National Convention will go ahead as scheduled on November 15 and 16 in Ibadan, Oyo State, despite conflicting court rulings and claims of cancellation.
FG Abolishes Policy on Use of Indigenous Languages in Teaching
The Federal Government has abolished the national policy mandating the use of indigenous languages as the medium of instruction in Nigerian schools, replacing it with English as the official language of teaching across all levels of education.
FG, Company Sign 30-Year Deal for Major Hydropower Project
The Federal Government has signed a 30-year concession agreement with Quaint Energy for the development of the 6-megawatt Ikere Gorge Hydropower Project in Oyo State, signaling renewed commitment to Nigeria’s clean energy transition.
Reps Approve Tinubu’s ₦1.15 Trillion Loan Request to Cover Budget Deficit
The House of Representatives has granted approval to President Bola Tinubu’s request to borrow ₦1.15 trillion to cover the 2025 budget deficit. The decision followed the consideration and adoption of the report by the House Committee on Aids, Loans, and Debt Management during Wednesday’s plenary session.
Canada Introduces New Rules for Cancelling Temporary Visas, Study, and Work Permits
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has unveiled new operational guidelines to clearly define when temporary resident documents, including visitor visas, study permits, work permits, and electronic travel authorizations (eTAs), can be revoked.
NYSC Releases Call-Up Numbers for 2025 Batch C Prospective Corps Members
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced the release of call-up numbers for the 2025 Batch C Prospective Corps Members.
Court Halts PDP’s 2025 Convention, Bars INEC from Recognizing Any Outcome
For the second time in less than two weeks, the Federal High Court in Abuja has stopped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from going ahead with its 2025 National Convention, earlier scheduled to take place in Ibadan, Oyo State, between November 15 and 16.
Petrol Marketers Threaten Import Halt as Dangote Cuts Fuel Price
Petroleum marketers in Nigeria are reportedly considering a pause in petrol importation following a significant price cut by Dangote Petroleum Refinery. Last Friday, the refinery slashed its gantry price by N49 per litre, reducing it from N877 to N828 per litre.
Obasanjo Tells African Youth: Don’t Wait for Tomorrow, Lead Today
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has called on Africa’s youth to step into leadership roles immediately, stressing that they are not just the leaders of tomorrow but of today. Speaking at the Presidential Youth Mentorship Retreat at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Obasanjo urged young people to harness their numbers and energy to drive transformation across the continent.
