Year: 2025
UK Orders Nigerian Nurses to Leave Over Alleged Exam Fraud Despite Pending Appeals
Nigerian nurses embroiled in an ongoing fraud investigation have been ordered to leave the United Kingdom, even as they await the outcomes of their appeal hearings. The directive, issued by the UK Home Office, has sparked outrage and legal challenges, with affected nurses accusing the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) of deliberately delaying hearings to…
Trump Proposes Sweeping Travel Ban on 41 Countries
US President Donald Trump is considering imposing sweeping travel restrictions on citizens from 41 countries as part of a new immigration crackdown, according to sources familiar with the matter and an internal memo seen by Reuters. The proposed ban, which is still subject to approval by the administration, would target countries deemed to have inadequate…
Over 600 Pupils in FCT Abuja Schools Learn in Deplorable Conditions, Sit on Bare Floors Under Leaking Roofs
Two primary schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, are in a state of severe neglect, with over 600 pupils forced to sit on bare floors under leaking roofs due to a lack of basic infrastructure. The dire conditions at LEA Primary School Gasaki in Karshi Ward and LEA Primary School Gosa 1 have…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Pleads Not Guilty to New Indictment in Sex Trafficking Case
Sean “Diddy” Combs, the once-revered rap superstar and hip-hop mogul, pleaded not guilty on Friday to a new federal indictment that expands the allegations against him in a sex trafficking and racketeering case. The updated indictment accuses Combs of sexually abusing individuals, coercing them into drug-fueled sex parties, and forcing employees to work under oppressive…
Federal Government Denies Targeted Killings of Christians, Counters US Congress Claims
The Federal Government of Nigeria has strongly countered claims by the US Congress that Christians are being targeted for killings in parts of the country, describing the narrative as misleading and the work of “fifth columnists” seeking to designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC). In a statement issued by the Ministry of…
Senate President Akpabio, Natasha to Testify Before Senate Committee Over Sexual Harassment Allegations
The Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions (SCEPPP) is set to hear testimonies from Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Kogi Central lawmaker Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over allegations of sexual harassment. The development follows claims by Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan that Akpabio sexually harassed her during a visit to his residence in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, in…
Economic Activities Expand for Second Consecutive Month, CBN Reports
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that economic activities expanded for the second consecutive month, reaching 51.4 index points in February 2025, according to its Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) Report. The report highlights growth in the industry, services, and agriculture sectors, signaling a gradual recovery in the Nigerian economy. Sectoral Performance The CBN’s…
UN Judge Lydia Mugambe Invokes ‘Immunity’ Before Conviction for Enslaving Woman
A United Nations judge, Lydia Mugambe, has been convicted of forcing a young Ugandan woman into slavery in the United Kingdom, with bodycam footage revealing her attempt to claim diplomatic immunity during her arrest. Mugambe, who also serves as a High Court judge in Uganda, was found guilty of multiple offenses, including forced labor and…
Yobe Audit Exposes N204 Million in Unaccounted Local Government Withdrawals
A review of the 2023 audit report for local governments in Yobe State has uncovered N204 million in unexplained withdrawals by various council areas. The report, which highlights significant lapses in financial accountability, identified unsupported expenditures across multiple local government departments, raising concerns about transparency and governance at the grassroots level. Breakdown of Unexplained Withdrawals…
Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial to Start Afresh March 21, Identity of New Judge Revealed
The trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is set to begin anew on March 21, 2025, before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja. Kanu’s lead counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, confirmed the development, stating that the legal team is prepared for the proceedings. However, Ejimakor disclosed that…