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In a major crackdown, the Nigeria Customs Service at the PTML (Port and Terminal Multiservices Ltd.) command announced the interception of a cocaine consignment valued at ₦29.4 billion. The seizure was confirmed by Comptroller Joe Anani, who revealed that the haul was discovered during a routine disinfection of empty containers on October 7, 2025. The…
Nigeria’s public healthcare system teeters on the brink as the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) enters the 15th day of its indefinite nationwide strike, demanding that the Federal Government finally conclude the long-delayed Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Since the strike began on November 1, 2025, services in federal and state hospitals have been severely…
In a shocking escalation of violence in northeast Nigeria, fighters from the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) allegedly ambushed a Nigerian military convoy in Borno State, resulting in multiple deaths and the reported kidnapping of a serving general. Early reports indicate that both soldiers and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) were…
A growing storm of anger, fear, and desperation is sweeping across Moroccan cities where Nigerian students under the Federal Government’s Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) scholarship scheme say they have been left stranded for over 15 months without receiving their monthly stipends. The students — many of whom rely solely on the scholarship for accommodation, food,…
In a bold move aimed at curbing police overreach and protecting citizens’ privacy, Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, has issued a firm directive declaring that no police officer is allowed to search the mobile phones of commuters or motorists on Lagos roads. While the announcement has been widely welcomed, questions abound about whether…
In Benin, the political landscape is shifting significantly ahead of the presidential election scheduled for April 12, 2026. With structural advantages firmly in its grip, the ruling coalition appears well-positioned to maintain power, leaving few viable challengers in sight. This analysis explores the current dynamics, implications, and future risks as the country approaches a potentially…
In a landmark move that underscores the renewed focus on education and human-capital development, the government of Kano State has officially dispatched 350 postgraduate scholars to pursue advanced studies abroad. Spearheaded by Abba Kabir Yusuf, the initiative forms a key part of the state’s revitalised Foreign and Domestic Scholarship Scheme and marks a significant milestone…
In a major decision that has sparked wide debate across the education sector, the House of Representatives has ordered the immediate suspension of plans by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the Federal Ministry of Education to introduce Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The directive followed…
In a startling turn of events that has raised alarm over institutional integrity and land-rights violations, operatives of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) X-Squad from Alagbon, Lagos, have arrested four police officers and three forest guards for their alleged involvement in an illegal demolition and land-grabbing scheme in the Pakuro/Orile Egun area of the…
In a significant move that signals improved commitment to retirees in Nigeria, the federal government has announced a release of ₦3.9 billion to clear arrears owed to 91,146 pensioners under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS) of the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD). This landmark disbursement comes on the heels of an increase in the minimum…
