Senate Pushes Bill to Regulate Microbiology Profession
Nigeria may soon have a formal regulatory body for microbiologists as the Senate has commenced legislative work on a bill aimed at standardising and strengthening the profession nationwide. The proposed legislation, sponsored by Deputy Senate President Barau I. Jibrin, seeks to establish the Microbiology Council of Nigeria to oversee professional conduct, standards, and practice in the field. […]
Insecurity Deepens as Gunmen Kidnap Adelabu’s Sister in Ibadan
A wave of shock has gripped Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, following the abduction of the younger sister of former Minister of Power and APC governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Adebayo Adelabu, alongside her twin sons. The victims Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul and her 12-year-old twin boys, Peter and Paul were reportedly kidnapped on […]
South-West Governors United on Regional Security — Aiyedatiwa
Lucky Aiyedatiwa has said governors in the South-West are strengthening collaboration to tackle insecurity across the region amid rising cases of kidnapping and violent crime. The governor spoke on Channels Television’s Politics Today shortly after a Federal High Court in Abuja convicted four persons over the 2022 attack on St Francis Catholic Church. “What I am saying in […]
Seven States Sue Trump Administration Over $928 Million Offshore Wind Settlement
A coalition of seven Northeastern states has filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s decision to spend nearly $1 billion to terminate a major offshore wind project developed by French energy company TotalEnergies, arguing that the agreement violates federal law. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, was […]
Ukraine Launches Major Drone Strike on Russian Targets Ahead of St. Petersburg Economic Forum
Ukraine launched a large-scale drone assault on Russian territory early Wednesday, targeting strategic sites including an oil export terminal near St. Petersburg as Russia prepared to host its flagship annual economic forum. The attack, which sent plumes of black smoke rising over areas near President Vladimir Putin’s hometown, underscored Kyiv’s ability to strike deep inside […]
U.S. and Iran Exchange Strikes as Ceasefire Talks Remain Stalled
The United States military said it carried out overnight “self-defense” strikes against Iranian targets and intercepted missiles and drones launched toward Gulf nations and commercial shipping, marking another escalation in tensions as negotiations to end the conflict remain deadlocked. According to the U.S. Central Command, the strikes targeted facilities on Qeshm Island and were conducted […]
Atiku Demands Probe Into Alleged INEC Voter Data Leak
The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has called for a comprehensive investigation into the alleged unauthorized disclosure of data from the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) database of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), warning that the incident could erode public trust ahead of the 2027 general elections. The call was […]
FG Bans Mandatory Three-Month Pre-Retirement Leave for Civil Servants
The Federal Government has ordered Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to immediately discontinue the practice of placing civil servants on compulsory three-month pre-retirement leave, describing it as a misinterpretation of existing public service regulations. The directive was contained in a circular issued by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, and […]
Matawalle Advocates Continental Naval Alliance on Maritime Security
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has urged African naval forces to deepen regional collaboration in response to escalating maritime insecurity, stressing that no nation can effectively confront the threats in isolation. He made the call at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Sea Power for Africa Symposium themed “Leveraging Technology for Enhanced Maritime […]
CAN Declares June 14 ‘Black Sunday’ Over Rising Insecurity
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has declared Sunday, June 14, 2026, as “Black Sunday” in honour of victims of terrorist attacks, kidnappings and violent crimes across the country. The decision was announced at the conclusion of the National Church Denominational Leadership Summit 2026 held at the National Christian Centre in Abuja. CAN President, Daniel […]
