The Nigerian Army has successfully recaptured its Forward Operating Base in Ngoshe town, located in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. According to Daily Trust, the operation was carried out with the support of members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), as well as local vigilante and hunters’ groups. The development comes days…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has begun consultations on introducing age limits for social media use, aiming to enhance online safety for children. The initiative is being spearheaded by the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, which has launched a public survey seeking input from parents, teachers, young people, and digital experts on…
A woman has urged Nigerians to pay closer attention to national issues following another bout of fuel scarcity across the country. In a video circulating on social media, she expressed concern that public conversations often drift toward distractions instead of focusing on government policies and decisions that directly affect citizens. “Another episode of fuel scarcity.…
Qatar authorities have arrested more than 300 people for sharing images and what officials described as “misleading information” related to recent Iranian attacks, according to the country’s Ministry of Interior. The arrests come amid rising tensions in the Gulf, as Iran has carried out drone and missile strikes targeting airports, military bases, energy facilities, and…
Larry Madowo, a Kenyan journalist, has criticized Nigeria over the cost and process of obtaining a visa to enter the country. Speaking on the issue, Madowo said holders of a Kenya passport are required to pay about $80 to obtain a Nigerian visa. According to him, the visa itself costs around $25, but additional online…
Iran’s Deputy Health Minister, Ali Jafarian, says more than 1,200 people have been killed in ongoing attacks carried out by the United States and Israel, with most of the victims reported to be civilians. He also noted that several health facilities across the country have been damaged by the air raids. Speaking to Al Jazeera…
The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, has said Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are still alive despite recent developments suggesting otherwise. Dikko explained that Nigeria has not abandoned its pursuit of a place in the qualification race, even after reports indicated that the Democratic Republic of…
The Anambra State Government has warned that students who stay away from school on Mondays will face a one-week suspension, as authorities intensify efforts to restore full academic activities across the state. The directive was announced by the Commissioner for Education, Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, during a meeting with the management of Mount Olive Schools and Springfield…
The Federal Government has outlawed the use of roadblocks for collecting taxes and levies across the country and introduced a new Presumptive Tax Framework (PTF) aimed at formalising millions of small and informal businesses. The initiative is designed to simplify tax compliance for traders, artisans and micro enterprises by creating a more straightforward payment system.…
A casket maker (name withheld) reportedly d!ed after visiting a ‘female friend’ at a brothel in Kubwa in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Daily Trust reports that the incident occurred over the weekend at a facility located in the Kukwaba area of the satellite town, which reportedly functions as both a guest house and…
