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A coalition of Northern groups under the aegis of the Northern Youth Frontiers (NYF) has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for his recent declaration supporting planned protests to demand the unconditional release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The group described Atiku’s position as “deeply inconsistent and ethically troubling,” […]

A Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) team which examined the health status of the leader of banned Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has said the ailment he complained is not life-threatening. Justice James Omotosho, midway into Kanu’s terrorism trial before a Federal High Court in Abuja, asked the president of the NMA to put […]

As part of activities marking this year’s World Mental Health Day, the Safe Spaces Campaign under the Health Situations platform held a mental health awareness event in Abuja themed “Drugs and Our Mental Health.” The event, which featured a panel session, school outreach and creative advocacy displays, aimed to raise awareness on the intersection between […]

One thing that is gradually becoming the defining feature of the public university system in Nigeria is the resort to strikes by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) as a way of making its grievances known to the authorities. From 1999 to the present, the union has embarked on strikes approximately 20 times, lasting […]

Normalcy has returned to Ayogwiri community in the Etsako West local government area in Edo State as vigilante members rescued a 12-year-old girl who was kidnapped by suspected herdsmen a few days ago. The girl was abducted on October 10 while returning from the farm with her mother and other women. It was gathered that […]

Former member of the House of Representatives from Bayelsa State, Israel Sunny-Goli, has urged former President Goodluck Jonathan to resist pressure from political actors urging him to contest the 2027 presidential election. Sunny-Goli gave the advice on Thursday during an appearance on Channels Television’s current affairs programme, ‘Politics Today’, while reacting to the recent defection […]

Chronicles Software, one of Nigeria’s solutions companies, has launched a nationwide initiative, providing all Senior Secondary 3 (SS3) students with free access to its flagship study, assessment, and AI-powered learning SuccessBOX platform. The programme aims to support final-year students with curriculum-aligned resources and exam practice tools ahead of CBT-based WAEC and JAMB examinations in 2026. […]

Team Nigeria experienced a gold rush on Thursday at the ongoing ANOCA ZONE III Games in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, following a dominant performance in both weightlifting and badminton. Nigeria clinched a remarkable total of 12 gold medals, alongside 1 silver and 1 bronze, to conclude its campaign at the regional competition. In weightlifting, the three […]

Nigerian public servants are set to participate in the Apolitical Government AI Campus, a globally trusted centre for advancing artificial intelligence excellence in government, supported by Google.org. The initiative is being implemented in Nigeria through a partnership between the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy (FMCIDE) and Google, and will provide world-class AI training […]

Former Nigerian international Waidi Akanni has expressed optimism about the Super Eagles’ chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, provided the team maintains consistent performances in the upcoming playoff matches. Nigeria finished second in their qualifying group after a commanding 4-0 win over Benin Republic, trailing group leaders South Africa by just one […]