Village head, subject assassinated Hordes of villagers  fleeing Lakurawa terrorists’ attack have reportedly died  in a boat mishap in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The fatality figure was not available at press time but an eyewitness said the victims were anxious villagers who opted for the  waterways to escape from the  rampaging  […]

The United States has imposed a $100,000 annual fee on companies seeking H-1B visas for skilled foreign workers. The new policy is set to take effect on September 21, 2025. According to a report yesterday by the BBC, the development followed a broad executive order signed by President Donald Trump. “Companies need to decide —

Air strikes by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) have killed over 25 terrorists during a night operation at Bula in Yobe State and Bank in Borno State. According to the NAF’s spokesman, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the strikes were conducted on September 18, following reports from ground troops, deploying a force package comprising Intelligence Surveillance

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate, have arrested thirty-seven (37) suspected internet fraudsters in Warri, Delta State and Owerri in Imo State. They were arrested on Friday, September 19, 2025 for their alleged involvement in internet and cryptocurrency fraud following credible intelligence about their activities. Specifically, the fraudsters

Partners seek innovative financing to bridge SDG funding gaps Vice President Kashim Shettima will lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York on the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Assembly, which runs from tomorrow to Sunday, September 28, 2025, will feature global leaders commemorating

An explosion at the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) factory in Kaduna yesterday killed one person and injured four others. The incident, which occurred around 10 am at the corporation’s ordnance disposal pit in Kurmin Gwari area of Kaduna metropolis, was linked to expired raw materials used in arms production. Residents said the deafening

The Tuberculosis Anti-Discrimination Bill 2025 has passed the first reading at the House of Representatives. The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Control, Amobi Godwin Ogah presented the bill to the House, during plenary sitting. The Bill seeks to safeguard the rights of People Affected by Tuberculosis (PATs) and promote equitable