FG Bans Admission, Transfer into SS3 Nationwide from 2026/2027 Session
The Federal Government has announced a nationwide ban on the admission and transfer of students into Senior Secondary School Three (SS3) in all public and private secondary schools across Nigeria, effective from the 2026/2027 academic session. The directive was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja and signed by the Director of Press […]
ECOWAS Threatens Sanctions Over Guinea-Bissau’s Return to Civil Rule
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has warned that it will impose targeted sanctions on individuals or groups working to undermine Guinea-Bissau’s transition back to civilian governance following last month’s military coup. The warning was issued on Sunday in Abuja by the President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr Omar Alieu Touray, at the […]
Taraba Governor Agbu Kefas Dumps PDP, Formally Joins APC
Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, has formally joined the All Progressives Congress (APC), marking another significant defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Kefas received his APC membership card from the party’s ward chairman in Hospital Ward, Wukari Local Government Area, confirming his registration as a member of the ruling party. He disclosed that a […]
NDDC Corruption: SERAP Threatens Legal Action Against AGF
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has threatened to initiate contempt proceedings against the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, over the alleged failure to comply with a court order directing the publication of names linked to the N6 trillion Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) corruption scandal. In a […]
Australia: Bondi Beach Shooting Leaves Nine Dead in Targeted Attack on Jewish Event
At least nine people were killed Sunday after two gunmen opened fire at Sydney’s Bondi Beach during what authorities described as a targeted attack on a Jewish event, New South Wales Premier Chris Minns said. Police have classified the incident as a terrorism-related attack. “This attack was designed to target Sydney’s Jewish community on the […]
U.S. Troops Killed in Syria Ambush During Counter-ISIS Operation
Two U.S. service members and a civilian American interpreter were killed Saturday in Syria after an apparent ambush by an ISIS-affiliated gunman, U.S. officials said. The attack occurred in Palmyra, Syria, as the U.S. troops were conducting a key leader engagement in support of ongoing counter-ISIS and counterterrorism operations, according to Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell. […]
Airfare Scrutiny Deepens as FCCPC Expands Probe to Southern Routes
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has announced an expansion of its ongoing investigation into airline ticket pricing, following growing public concern over rising fares on routes serving the South-East and South-South regions. In a statement issued on Friday by its Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, the Commission said the expanded probe is aimed at determining possible […]
Wike at 58: Tinubu, Fubara Laud FCT Minister as He Backs APC Govt
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, have showered praises on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, as he marked his 58th birthday on December 13, with the former Rivers governor declaring that he has no regrets openly supporting the APC-led Federal Government. In a statement issued on […]
Osun 2026: APC Says Adeleke’s Re-Election Bid Is Doomed
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has celebrated the adoption of Bola Oyebamiji as its consensus candidate for the 2026 governorship election, with party stalwart Abiola Ogundokun declaring that Governor Ademola Adeleke’s chances of securing a second term are effectively over. Speaking in Osogbo on Saturday, Ogundokun described Oyebamiji, a former Managing Director […]
Bishop David Oyedepo Vows Never to Join Politics, Even for $1 Billion
Presiding Bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, has reaffirmed that he will never engage in partisan politics, regardless of financial incentives. Speaking at the church’s annual Shiloh gathering, the 71-year-old cleric urged members to stay committed to their “divine assignments.” “Partisan politics is off my calling. If you give me $1 billion to […]
