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Abuja, Nigeria – May 12, 2025 – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed plans to amend the Electoral Act before the 2027 general elections, according to INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu. The announcement signals a proactive effort to strengthen Nigeria’s electoral framework following the reforms introduced by the Electoral Act 2022. The 2022…
In a significant development for Nigeria’s academic community, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has elected Professor Chris Piwuna as its new National President. The election took place during the union’s 23rd National Delegates Congress held on Sunday, May 11, 2025, in Benin City, Edo State. Prof. Piwuna succeeds Professor Victor Emmanuel Osodeke, whose…
In a world where desperate decisions meet the long arms of the law, few stories are as shocking and unsettling as what unfolded recently at Nigerian airports. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has made headlines again after uncovering two bizarre drug trafficking cases that sound more like scenes from a movie than real…
In a heartfelt and unifying gesture, former First Lady of Nigeria, Dame Patience Jonathan, has declared her unwavering support for the current First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, as the 2027 general elections draw closer. Speaking at an event in Abuja on May 10, 2025, where she was honored with the Women Icon Leader of the…
Digital content creator Iyo Prosper has emerged as the winner of the Best Digital Content Creator award at the 2025 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA). Iyo Prosper clinched the award ahead of other top contenders including Taaooma, Brain Jotter, Jide ‘Pounds’ Ibitoye, Ariyiike Dimples, and Elozonam. His widely celebrated series, We Listen We Don’t…
In a significant move to protect its citizens abroad, the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the successful repatriation of 115 Nigerian nationals from Abidjan, Ivory Coast, on May 10, 2025. These individuals were victims of trafficking, highlighting the ongoing challenges of human trafficking and the Nigerian government’s commitment to addressing it. The repatriation effort…
In a groundbreaking moment for the Catholic Church, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected as the new Pope, taking the papal name Leo XIV. The announcement came earlier today when white smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel, signaling the conclusion of the conclave of 133 cardinals. This election marks a historic milestone, as Prevost…
In a startling revelation that has sparked widespread discussion, Anambra State Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, Ify Obinabo, recently shared a troubling case during a live social media broadcast on May 7, 2025. According to Obinabo, an 18-year-old apprentice, sent to learn a trade in Anambra State, Nigeria, allegedly impregnated 10 girls within just…
In a bold move to curb rising crime and antisocial behavior, Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, has announced a statewide ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages. The decision, made public on May 7, 2025, comes alongside serious allegations against military and security personnel, whom Zulum accuses of promoting criminality in Maiduguri and its…
In a shocking turn of events, an 18-year-old bride, Saudat Jibril, has been arrested in Kano State, Nigeria, for allegedly slitting the throat of her husband, Salisu Idris, just nine days after their wedding. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of May 6, 2025, in Farawa Quarters, Kumbotso Local Government Area, has left…
