The Presidency has distanced itself from the growing wave of campaign billboards bearing the images of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, and First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, which have emerged in cities like Abuja and Kano, warning that such actions contravene Nigeria’s electoral laws. In a firm statement issued on Sunday by…
Amidst growing concerns over the housing challenges faced by Nigerian civil servants, the Federal Government Staff Housing Loans Board (FGSHLB) has decried the limited funding hampering the delivery of affordable homes to government employees. According to a statement issued on Saturday by the Head of Information and Public Relations Unit (PRU), Obiechina Ngozi, the Executive…
A recent report from the civic technology platform MonITNG has highlighted concerns regarding the use of inferior materials in a multi-million naira drainage project in Gwagwalada, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. During a monitoring visit to locations such as Park Road, Aguma Palace, One Way, Abattoir, and various sections of Gwagwalada town, the team found…
The LEA Primary School Barwa, located behind Gosa Market along Airport Road in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), FCT, is in a state of severe disrepair despite the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) allocating over N200 billion to education between 2023 and 2025. A recent visit to the school revealed appalling conditions that have…
A new global study has sounded the alarm over the environmental and climate consequences of continued reliance on fossil fuels for plastic production, warning that the world is making little to no progress on recycling. A study released on Thursday in Communications Earth & Environment, conducted by researchers from Tsinghua University in China, shows that…
Controversial media personality Kemi Olunloyo has ignited a wave of reactions following a series of emotionally charged revelations about her late father, Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo, the former Governor of Oyo State, who died on Sunday, April 6, at the age of 89. In several videos posted on her TikTok account, Kemi made it clear…
*Crisis in Nigeria’s Transport System Exposed A passenger train traveling from Agbor to Itakpe broke down Tuesday in a remote part of Kogi State, forcing stranded passengers to trek through forested terrain for hours in search of help. The incident has reignited concerns over Nigeria’s deteriorating transport infrastructure and the safety of available travel options….
One of the largest studies of its kind has found compelling evidence linking shingles vaccination to a lower risk of dementia, offering hope in the fight against one of the world’s fastest-growing health threats. Experts examine health records of more than 280,000 individuals in Wales, UK, found that those who received the vaccine for the…
Juliet Jacob and Rabiu Sultan Aderinsola went to the streets in Abuja and captured the mood of Muslim faithful celebrating the recent Eid-el-Fitr. Some shared how they coped with the current economic hardship in the country. As millions of Muslims across Nigeria marked the 2025 Eid-el-Fitr celebrations, the usual joy, color, and communal exuberance that…
A young boy who became a symbol of bravery during the 2023 general elections is now facing imprisonment at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre in Lagos, sparking widespread outrage and raising concerns about his treatment within the justice system. The boy, whose identity is being protected due to his age and ongoing legal proceedings, gained national…
