Security operatives on Monday fired tear gas canisters at protesters, including human rights activist Omoyele Sowore, who had gathered in Abuja to demand the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. The protest, tagged #ReleaseNnamdiKanuNow, was planned to take off from the Transcorp Hilton area and other parts of…
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has urged Nigerians to join a nationwide protest demanding the release of detained Indigenous People of Biafra’s leader, Nnamdi Kanu, despite a court order restricting demonstrations around key government areas in Abuja. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Sowore called on citizens to take to…
The World Bank President, Ajay Banga, has warned that without deliberate and coordinated global action, the growing population of young people could become a source of instability rather than a catalyst for progress. This was as he projected that Nigeria’s population may rise by about 130 million by the year 2050. Banga disclosed this during…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in collaboration with the Nigerian Immigration Service, NIS, and the Nigerian Correctional Service, NCoS, has completed the deportation of 192 foreign nationals convicted of cyber-terrorism, internet fraud and related financial crimes in Lagos State. The large-scale deportation, which began on August 15, 2025, concluded on October 16, 2025,…
By Adebayo Yusuf A Physical and Health Education Expert, Mr Akinloye Oladapo has called for adequate funding of sporting activities at the grassroots level.Mr Oladapo made this known in an interview with Pensioners FM Correspondent. According to him, it would create job opportunities and enhance grassroots participation among sports enthusiasts. Mr Oladapo also urged the…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Barr. Akeem Agbaje, has congratulated Sen. Sarafadeen Alli, representing Oyo South Senatorial District at the National Assembly, on the successful completion of his Doctor of Philosophy, PhD in Leadership and Strategic Studies. In a congratulatory message, Barr. Agbaje described Senator Alli’s academic feat as…
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja after participating in the Aqaba Process Heads of State and Government-level Meeting held in Rome, Italy. There, world leaders gathered to strengthen cooperation against terrorism and violent extremism. President Tinubu had departed Nigeria on October 12 for the meeting scheduled to start on the 14th. According to a State House…
The Public Complaints Commission, PCC, Jigawa State Office, said it has recorded 11,244 cases since its establishment, 32 years ago.PCC Commissioner in the state, Barde Usman-Shehu, disclosed this while speaking at a briefing to mark the 50th anniversary of the ombudsman in Dutse. He said 9,517 of the complaints were resolved amicably, while 1,727 cases…
The Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force, North-East Operation Hadin Kai, Maj.-Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar says the security situation in the region has improved significantly following sustained counter-terrorism operations and stronger synergy among security agencies. He stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Saturday in Maiduguri. Gen. Abubakar said the Armed Forces…
The Chairman of the National Association of Nigerian Students, Federal Capital Territory, ThankGod Chimenem has urged Nigerian youths to shun fraud and cyberattacks, noting that it threatens the nation’s identity. Mr. Chimenem also called on Nigerian youths to take the lead in securing the nation’s digital future through innovation, responsibility, and cyber awareness. Speaking at…