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On the evening of May 20, 2025, a startling gas explosion rocked the Alake Sports Complex in Ijeja, Abeokuta, one of the key venues hosting the 2024 National Sports Festival, popularly known as the Gateway Games, in Ogun State, Nigeria. The incident, which occurred at approximately 6:15 PM WAT, sent shockwaves through the bustling sports…
In a landmark move in Nigeria’s ongoing battle against corruption, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over a sprawling estate of 753 luxury duplexes to the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development. The ceremony, which took place on May 19, 2025, in Abuja, marks a significant milestone in the government’s efforts…
On May 20, 2025, the Nigerian Senate took a significant step toward reshaping the country’s anti-corruption framework by passing the Proceeds of Crime (Recovery and Management) Act Amendment Bill for its second reading. This proposed legislation, sponsored by Senator Idiat Adebule (APC, Lagos West), seeks to strip key anti-graft agencies, including the Economic and Financial…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has once again demonstrated its commitment to supporting the educational aspirations of Nigerian students by announcing the disbursement of April 2025 upkeep allowances to eligible beneficiaries across the country. This initiative, which forms a critical part of the federal government’s efforts to make education accessible and sustainable, underscores NELFUND’s…
On May 20, 2025, the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) in Cross River State, Nigeria, was thrust into chaos as nurses launched a dramatic protest, shutting down the hospital and blocking all entrances. This unprecedented action was in response to the arrest and detention of three of their colleagues by the police, reportedly for…
On Monday, May 19, 2025, the bustling Nyanya-Keffi road in Abuja, Nigeria, became the scene of yet another devastating tragedy. A horrific accident on the Karu Bridge claimed numerous lives, marking the second fatal crash at this location within a mere 24 hours. This catastrophic event has reignited concerns about road safety on one of…
In a bold move underscoring the importance of justice and accountability, the Emir of Daura, Alhaji Umar Farouk, has sacked a village head in Daura, Katsina State, Nigeria, following serious allegations of rape and kidnapping. This significant decision, reported by The Guardian Nigeria on May 20, 2025, reflects the emirate’s commitment to upholding moral standards…
The Nigerian judiciary, often regarded as the last bastion of justice, has come under intense scrutiny following explosive allegations of corruption made by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. Speaking at the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Bwari Branch Law Week in Abuja on May 19, 2025, El-Rufai delivered a scathing critique of the judicial system,…
In a groundbreaking achievement that has sent ripples through the medical community, surgeons at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, have successfully performed the world’s first human bladder transplant. This historic procedure, conducted on May 4, 2025, marks a monumental step forward in urological medicine, offering hope to countless patients suffering from…
In a recent statement aired on Channels Television, Innocent Chukwuma, the founder of Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM), Nigeria’s pioneering indigenous automaker, revealed that the cheapest car in their lineup is priced at N22 million. This announcement has sparked widespread discussion among car enthusiasts, industry analysts, and everyday Nigerians, raising questions about affordability, local manufacturing, and…
