Security expert Abayomi Nurain Mumuni has urged U.S. President Donald Trump to reconsider naming Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern.” He said the nation’s insecurity stems from terrorism and weak border control, not religion. In a statement released on Sunday through his aide, Rasheed Abubakar, Mumuni noted that the U.S. should adopt a more accurate…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised new concern over the spread of mpox, after confirming the clade Ib strain in several countries outside Africa, including Europe and Asia. The update appeared in the 59th WHO Situation Report on the multi-country mpox outbreak. The document reviewed the global and regional situation as of September and…
Media consultant Mrs. Ronke Kolawole has declared her support for Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s second term. She praised the governor’s work in improving infrastructure and social welfare across Ekiti State. During a private tour of projects in Ilawe Ekiti, Mrs. Kolawole described the town’s transformation as “really breathtaking.” She added that Ilawe Ekiti has “never had…
The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN) has cleared the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) of alleged bias in its 2025 staff promotion process. The Council said it reached this conclusion after an independent review of petitions from some employees and civil society groups. NCSCN Confirms Fair NCC Promotion Exercise Speaking at a press conference…
The Federal Government has announced plans to release ₦11.995 billion within 72 hours to settle arrears and allowances owed to doctors and other health workers across Nigeria. According to the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, the move aims to ease tension over the ongoing doctors’ strike and address long-standing welfare concerns in the…
Governor Abba Yusuf has approved more than ₦19 billion for major Kano State projects designed to improve living standards and boost economic growth across the state. The approval followed a meeting of the Kano State Executive Council chaired by the governor. Commissioner for Information and Internal Strategy, Ibrahim Waiya, briefed reporters on Sunday in Kano….
US Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, has confirmed that, on the orders of President Donald Trump, his department is preparing for possible military action in Nigeria. The goal, he said, is to protect Christians from ongoing attacks. In a post on X (Twitter), Hegseth wrote, “The killing of innocent Christians in Nigeria and anywhere must…
Nigerian Afrobeats singer Simi has expressed her deep love for Nigeria, saying she adores the “spirit of Nigerians” but wishes the country worked better for its people. Speaking on a recent podcast, the Joromi hitmaker described Nigerians as creative, passionate, and full of life. However, she admitted that poor governance, economic hardship, and insecurity have…
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has said that Nigeria should have long been classified as a Country of Concern for its repeated failure to protect citizens from violence and insecurity. Reacting to Donald Trump’s recent action, Sowore stated that “at every level, the Nigerian state has failed to safeguard vulnerable Christians,…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has busted a secret laboratory where Colorado (Colos), a synthetic cannabis strain, was being produced inside a house at Ajao Estate, Isolo, Lagos.Officers recovered freshly made Colos, several precursor chemicals, and equipment used in drug production. They also arrested 30-year-old Stephen Kelechi Imoh, the alleged owner of the…
