Year: 2025
#30DaysRantChallenge: Nigerians Vent Frustrations Over Economic Hardship Under Tinubu’s Administration, Label It ‘Worst Regime’ Ever
Nigerians on social media have intensified their criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, describing it as the “worst thing” to happen to the country, as more citizens join the #30DaysRantChallenge campaign. The online movement, which began on Saturday, has become a platform for Nigerians to express their frustrations over the rising cost of living, economic…
Canada Rejects Asylum Claims from Over 13,000 Nigerians in Over a Decade
Canada has rejected the refugee protection claims of 13,171 Nigerians between January 2013 and December 2024, according to data from the Refugee Protection Division (RPD) of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB). This figure includes 811 Nigerians whose claims were denied in 2024 alone, placing Nigeria among the top five countries with the…
Joint Security Team Rescues Abducted Priest in Anambra
In a successful operation, a Joint Security Team comprising the police, military, civil defence, and local vigilante groups from Ichida and Ihiala rescued Rev. Father Stephen Echezona in the early hours of Sunday, March 23, 2025. The priest, who was abducted by armed criminals, was found unharmed after a coordinated rescue effort. According to a…
Senator Natasha Fires Back at Karimi, Calls for Regular Drug Tests for Lawmakers
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has called for regular drug tests for members of the National Assembly following critical remarks made about her by Senator Sunday Karimi of Kogi West. The exchange comes amid an ongoing dispute between Akpoti-Uduaghan and Senate President Godswill Akpabio, which has drawn significant attention within and outside the Senate….
Fire Guts Gas Pipeline in Rivers State Amid Emergency Rule, Raising Security Concerns
A fire outbreak has been reported along the Soku-Abua-Rumuji gas pipeline in Rivers State, marking the third such incident in the oil-rich region within a week. The latest fire comes amid heightened tensions following President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a six-month emergency rule in the state, partly due to repeated attacks on oil infrastructure. The…
Police Deploy to Niger State Community Following Violent Clash Between Hausa and Gbagyi Groups
The Niger State Police Command has deployed officers to Chimbi village in Paikoro Local Government Area to restore order after a violent clash erupted between the Hausa and Gbagyi communities over a land dispute. The conflict, which began early Sunday morning, resulted in the burning of properties, though no lives were lost, according to the…
Pope Francis to Make First Public Appearance Sunday Since Hospitalization
Pope Francis is set to make his first public appearance on Sunday since being hospitalized for pneumonia, offering a blessing and a wave from a window at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital. The 88-year-old pontiff was admitted to the hospital on February 14 after experiencing breathing difficulties and has since been battling pneumonia in both lungs. In…
Nollywood Mourns as Veteran Actress Nkechi Nweje Passes Away
The Nigerian film industry is in mourning following the death of veteran Nollywood actress Nkechi Nweje, who reportedly succumbed to a brief illness. The news of her passing was confirmed by movie producer Stanley Ajemba, popularly known as Stanley Ontop, via his Instagram handle on Saturday. Nweje’s death has left her colleagues, fans, and the…
1.3 Million Malnourished Children at Risk as UNICEF Faces Critical Funding Shortage
The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has warned that it will exhaust its supply of lifesaving food to treat severely malnourished children in Ethiopia and Nigeria within the next two months due to a severe funding shortage. The crisis has been exacerbated by cuts to foreign aid under the Trump administration, leaving 1.3…
Israel’s Defence Minister Orders Seizure of More Gaza Territory, Ties Withdrawal to Hostage Release
Israel’s Defence Minister, Yoav Gallant, has ordered the military to seize additional areas in the Gaza Strip, linking any potential withdrawal to the release of all remaining hostages held by Hamas. The announcement comes as ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas remain deadlocked, with Israel blaming the militant group for the failure to reach an…