The Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has ordered the removal of traditional rulers in the Amasiri clan of Afikpo Local Government Area and directed the withdrawal of their staff of office. He also sacked the Commissioner for Tertiary Education from the area, Prof. Amari Omaka, and dissolved the entire political and traditional leadership structure of…
If you live in Nigeria, chances are you know someone struggling with mental health, or maybe you are that person. Mental disorders affect thoughts, emotions, and behavior, including conditions like depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, and addictive behaviors. There is rarely a single cause; biological, psychological, and social factors, along with substance abuse,…
A Journey Through Danger. A recent post by a man who migrated to Europe via the Sahel lingered in my mind long after I read it. He described how conditions deteriorated so badly during the journey that they resorted to drinking their urine to ease their thirst temporarily.Such risks might suggest people fleeing active war…
Gulf countries, including the UAE, are reassessing scholarships for students at Western universities amid concerns over campus incidents linked to extremist ideologies. Officials are increasingly weighing not just academic quality but also the ideological environment students encounter abroad. Campus Ideology Under Review In a recent policy shift, the UAE removed British universities from its list…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced an upward adjustment in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) otherwise known as petrol with MRS Oil Nigeria Plc retail outlets now selling petrol at N839 per litre nationwide. The adjustment follows the conclusion of a temporary festive price support intervention introduced by the Refinery to cushion Nigerians during…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) warned Minister of Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, and other senior government and party officials to stop fueling needless speculation and focus on their primary duty of diligent service to the government and the party. APC also dismissed growing media reports about the possible replacement of Vice President…
About three months after it denied reports of a failed coup, the Nigerian military, yesterday, confirmed that the findings of an investigation into the conduct of 16 detained officers had linked them to an attempted coup to overthrow the administration of President Bola Tinubu. The announcement followed revelations that a number of officers were under…
Minister of Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has warned that All Progressives Congress (APC) may significantly weaken its chances in the 2027 presidential election if it drops Vice President Kashim Shettima from the ticket, or fails to pick a northern Muslim to run with President Bola Tinubu in his re-election bid. Musawa spoke at a recent…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has declared that political appointments following the 2027 general elections will be strictly reserved for party loyalists rather than technocrats or professionals. Nentawe emphasised that governance is inherently political and appointees must actively support the party that brought them to power. According to…
A suicide car bomber has rammed into a military convoy in the Timbuktu triangle in Borno State, killing five soldiers and injuring unspecified number of troops. Security sources confirmed to Daily Trust that two senior military officers – a major and a lieutenant – were affected. “The attack also caused significant damage to military equipment…
