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The Nigerian judicial system ground to a screeching halt today as the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) launched an indefinite nationwide strike, locking judges, lawyers, court staff, and litigants out of major federal courts in the nation’s capital, including the Federal High Court and the Court of Appeal. The dramatic action, which defied a…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has publicly branded former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, a “failed politician” who is “hungry for power, not food.” The provocative statement, delivered with Wike’s characteristic bluntness, has reignited discussions about the deep-seated tensions between these two political heavyweights, whose rivalry has shaped the political landscape of…
The quiet town of Owukpa in Ogbadibo Local Government Area of Benue State was thrown into turmoil on Monday as hundreds of angry youths took to the streets, blocking the Orokam-Owukpa-Okpoga road in a powerful demonstration against the recent abduction of 14 traders, predominantly women. The protesters, chanting slogans and wielding placards, demanded immediate government…
Nigerian troops under Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) successfully neutralized three suspected bandits in Wase Local Government Area (LGA) on May 31, 2025. The operation, which took place along the rugged fringes of Pinau community, marks a significant step in the ongoing efforts to restore peace and security to a region long plagued by banditry, kidnapping,…
A man from Benin City, Nigeria, has emerged with a bold claim that has set social media abuzz: he alleges he is the biological father of global music superstar Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid. In a viral video circulating across platforms like X, the man, whose identity remains unverified, made an emotional plea…
In a move that has brought cheer to students and educators across Kano State, the state government has declared a 12-day holiday for all primary and secondary schools to celebrate Eid-el-Kabir, one of the most significant festivals in the Islamic calendar. The holiday, spanning from June 4 to June 15, 2025, offers a well-deserved break…
As Nigeria approaches the Eid-el-Kabir (Sallah) celebration, expected around June 6 or 7, 2025, ram dealers across the country are facing an unprecedented crisis: a drastic drop in patronage coupled with a severe shortage of livestock. The festive season, which traditionally sees a surge in demand for rams for the symbolic sacrifice commemorating Prophet Ibrahim’s…
Residents of Ibadan, Oyo State, woke up to shocking news on Sunday morning as one of the city’s most beloved dining establishments, a branch of the popular Item 7 restaurant located in the bustling Dugbe district, collapsed under mysterious circumstances on the night of Saturday, May 31, 2025. The incident, which occurred at the eatery…
In a vibrant celebration of faith and cultural unity, the Federal Government of Nigeria has officially declared Friday, June 6, and Monday, June 9, 2025, as public holidays to commemorate Eid-ul-Adha, one of the most significant festivals in the Islamic calendar. This announcement, made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, underscores the government’s…
In a fiery press briefing held in Abuja on June 2, 2025, Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s political and social elite with a bold declaration: “I derive joy stepping on the toes of big men.” The statement, delivered with Wike’s characteristic bluntness, underscores his unapologetic approach…
