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 Trump administration restarts student loan forgiveness for certain borrowers, trade group reports The Trump administration has resumed forgiving student loan debt for some borrowers enrolled in the Income-Based Repayment (IBR) program, which had been partially paused since July. Borrowers who have been in repayment for decades and qualify for debt cancellation under IBR are reportedly receiving notices that they will soon have their loans discharged. Scott Buchanan, executive director of the Student Loan Servicing Alliance, confirmed that IBR discharges have restarted. Consumer advocates also said they have heard from borrowers recently approved for relief. The Department of Education paused IBR forgiveness over the summer while addressing court rulings affecting the Biden-era SAVE plan, which had allowed certain periods of paused payments to count toward forgiveness. The pause left many long-term borrowers frustrated, as IBR remains one of the few income-driven repayment options ...

 STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU ACCEPTS INEC CHAIRMAN'S DEPARTURE, BESTOWS NATIONAL HONOUR ON HIM   President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted Professor Mahmood Yakubu's departure as chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission following the expiration of his second term in office.   Yakubu was first appointed in November 2015 as the 14th chairman of the commission for an initial term of five years. The appointment, which was renewed in 2020, has now expired due to the passage of time.   President Tinubu thanked Professor Yakubu for his services to the nation and his efforts to sustain Nigeria's democracy, particularly through the organisation of free and fair elections throughout his two-term tenure.   In recognition of Yakubu's dedicated service to the nation, President Tinubu has bestowed on him the honour of Commander of the Order of the Niger(CON).   President Tinubu also directed that Professor Yakubu should hand over to the mo...

 We’re Backing Our Policies With Laws Because We Don’t Know Who Is Coming After Us -Governor Sule  “One of the things we did was construct a building known as the Multidoor Court House. That is where, if you are coming in for the ease-of-doing business, the day you arrive, someone will handhold you through the entire process, from registration to land acquisition. If there is going to be any kind of problem, there is an on-ground dispute resolution team that will assist you through the legal fireworks.  “We are backing our policies with laws because we don’t know who is coming after us. Whether they will be as serious or as committed to investment as we are. That is why we are backing everything with law. In fact, Nasarawa is one of the seven states that qualified for SABER, a World Bank facility to protect and attract investment.” -Governor Sule At 31st Nigerian Economic Summit In Abuja

 BENUE GOVT PROBES VIRAL VIDEO OF MUSICIAN PERFORMING INDECENT SONG BEFORE STUDENTS 7th October, 2025    The Benue State Bureau for Education Quality Assurance (BEQA) has commenced an investigation into a viral video showing a musician, identified as Egyptian Cairo, performing a song with indecent lyrics before students in a school. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Director General of BEQA, Dr. Terna Francis, confirmed that preliminary findings traced the incident to Foundation College, Abeda Shitile, in Benue State. Dr. Francis described the performance as a “serious violation of ethical and moral standards” expected within learning environments, stressing that such acts undermine the principles of quality assurance in education.  “While we acknowledge the importance of holistic education across cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains — including creative expressions such as music — vulgarity, indecency, and immorality have no place in our schools and wil...

 VIDEO: OUTRAGE IN BENUE AS SINGER "EGYPTIAN CAIRO" PERFORMS EXPLICIT SONG FOR UNDERAGE PUPILS IN LOGO  7th October, 2025     Tension has erupted in Abeda Shitile, Logo Local Government Area of Benue State, after popular local musician, Egyptian Cairo, allegedly performed his song Uzagir before a group of underage pupils. The incident, which has sparked public condemnation, reportedly took place during a community event where children were present. Parents and community leaders have criticized the act as inappropriate, calling for accountability from the organisers who allowed the performance. Education and child rights advocates have also expressed concern over the exposure of minors to adult-themed content, urging authorities to investigate the incident and enforce stricter regulations on public performances involving children. Watch video below. 

Lagos indigenes protest against Yorubas from other states taking up all traditional titles and positions in the state Indigenous Lagos People Accuse Yoruba People of Tarnishing Their Image Indigenous people of Lagos State have accused Yoruba people who migrated from neighbouring states of causing unrest and bringing disrepute to the true owners of Lagos. According to them, most of those causing problems in Lagos are not natives of the state but Yorubas who left their home states to settle in Lagos. “They come to our land, occupy major positions, even claim traditional titles such as Obas, and in the end, bring a bad name to us — the indigenous people of Lagos,” said. Watch video below. 

 How Koro Natives Painted Faces Black, Marched Barefooted To Traditional Ruler’s Palace Over Herders’ Attacks Residents from several communities in Southern Kaduna on Saturday staged a dramatic protest against persistent attacks and the destruction of farmlands allegedly carried out by armed herders. The protesters, mostly women, marched barefoot from different villages to the palace of the Chief of Koro, His Highness Yohanna Akaito, in Kurmin Jibrin, Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State. They came from communities including Aribi, Kenyi, Kutaho, Kabara, Kushe, Dogon Kurmi, Katugal, Nkojo, and Kurmin Jibrin. Dressed in black and with their faces painted, the demonstrators carried leaves in their mouths and on their heads, symbolizing mourning and distress. They condemned the continuous destruction of their farms and the alleged killings of farmers by armed herders who, they claimed, operate with impunity in the area. Despite attempts by authorities to stop earlier demonstr...

 Mahmood Yakubu Steps Down as INEC Chairman, May Agbamuche-Mbu Takes Over Mahmood Yakubu, the outgoing chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has officially handed over leadership of the commission to May Agbamuche-Mbu, who will serve as acting national chairman. The announcement was made on Tuesday at the INEC headquarters in Abuja during a meeting with resident electoral commissioners (RECs). Agbamuche-Mbu, representing Delta state, is the most senior national commissioner, qualifying her for the acting role until President Bola Tinubu appoints a substantive chairman. Yakubu, whose tenure as INEC chair began in 2015 and was renewed in 2020, expressed gratitude to the commission members for their support and urged them to extend the same professionalism to his successor. During his leadership, he oversaw the 2019 and 2023 general elections and several off-cycle polls, introducing key reforms such as the bimodal voter accreditation system (BVAS) and the I...

A Nigerian Army officer, Lieutenant Samson Haruna, has died from severe burns after his wife allegedly set him ablaze during a domestic quarrel in Akwa Ibom State.  New information emerging from a family member of Lt. (Dr) Samuel Haruna who was killed by his wife who set him ablaze, has revealed that the deadly dispute that led to his death arose after she found a text message on his phone purportedly from a woman. The family source said that despite the deceased's denial that he was having any affair, the jealous wife decided to carry out the dastardly act while he was asleep. Both couples are from Dawo community in Mangu local government area of Plateau State and only got married in April, 2025 in a wedding that was the talk of the town. ACCORDING TO ANOTHER SOURCE: ARMY OFFICER DIES AFTER WIFE ALLEGEDLY SETS HIM ABLAZE IN AKWA IBOM 7th October, 2025    A Nigerian Army officer, Lieutenant Samson Haruna, has reportedly died from severe burns allegedly inflicted by his wi...

 Abia Airport Project: Landowners Allege Fraud in Compensation Process, Demand Investigation Landowners from Umuezenta, Umuelenwa, and Okpuala villages in Umuomainta Mbawsi, Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area of Abia State, have accused government officials of fraudulent practices in the compensation process for the Abia Airport Project. The communities raised concerns over the inclusion of unfamiliar and non-indigenous names, including Yoruba names, in the list of supposed beneficiaries, sparking allegations of corruption and identity fraud. Following a joint community meeting, the landowners expressed dismay after visiting Umuahia to verify the compensation register, only to find names of individuals with no ties to their villages or ancestral claims to the affected lands. “It is shocking that names we have never heard of, many of them Yoruba, appeared on the list meant for our people. This is a clear case of fraud,” a community leader stated, demanding an urgent government ...

 Oha na Eze Ndigbo Worldwide Celebrates World Igbo Day In Grand Style, Confers on Soludo 'Oku Nyelu Ife Ndigbo' By Michael Ezenwata  Anambra State on Monday hosted this year's World Igbo day in grand Style to showcase the rich and diverse cultural heritage of the race which has connections in all parts of the world. The grand finale of the celebration took place at the Dr. Alex Ekwueme Square Awka where Igbos from the 5 geo- political zones of the state, Delta, Rivers, and beyond converged to celebrate their survival and successes as a people. As part of the resolutions made at the forum, the Oha na Eze Ndigbo and Igbos worldwide made a call for the unconditional release of Nnamdi Kanu who is still in captivity for challenging the marginalization of the Igbos and other heinous crimes against them. Another historic event at the forum was the conferment of Governor Chukwuma Soludo with the traditional title of "Oku Nyelu Ife Ndigbo" by the Igbo cultural apex organiz...

 BENUE: ONE BEHEADED AS RIVAL CULT GROUPS CLASH IN NORTHBANK, MAKURDI 7th October, 2025    A deadly cult clash in the Northbank area of Makurdi, Benue State, has resulted in the gruesome beheading of a young man in the early hours of Tuesday. Eyewitnesses said the confrontation between rival cult groups threw the area into chaos, forcing residents to flee for safety. The cause of the renewed violence is yet to be ascertained at the time of filing this report. Security operatives have been deployed to the area to restore order and prevent further escalation. Authorities have urged residents to remain calm and promptly report any suspicious movements. More updates to follow as the situation unfolds.

 3 ARRESTED OVER KIDNAP, MURDER OF FAVOUR ANZAKU IN LAFIA 7th October, 2025     The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the abduction and murder of Miss Favour Anzaku, a resident of Ombi Anzaku in Lafia Local Government Area of the state. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), the command’s spokesperson, SP Ramhan Nansel, said two of the suspects confessed to the crime during interrogation. According to Nansel, members of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) apprehended two suspects — Dahiru Aliyu and Sayyadi Abubakar — and handed them over to the police on Sunday. He added that the police tactical unit, acting on intelligence from the duo, arrested another suspect, Abdulmumuni Isah of Angwan Nunku area, Lafia. Isah later led operatives to a location where a locally made rifle, five live cartridges, and the knife used to stab the victim were hidden. Commissioner of Police, CP Shettima Jauro Mohammed, commended the VGN ...

 Inflation Drop: World Bank raises Nigeria, other African Countries’ Growth Forecast The World Bank has said that Nigeria and other sub-Saharan African economies are expected to grow by a faster 3.8% this year on the back of stable prices that have spurred easing by policymakers. The development followed the Central Bank of Nigeria’s easing of interest rates from 27.5 per cent to 27 per cent last month. The WB upgraded growth forecasts for Ethiopia, Nigeria, and the Ivory Coast – all major economies in the region. It said real incomes are also growing at a faster rate this year and into the next two years. “While this marks a gradual recovery from a decade of successive shocks, the rebound has yet to gain strong momentum,” it said in the report. The upgrade from 3.5% in April was driven by stabilising foreign exchange and inflation rates in countries like Ethiopia, giving room for interest rate cuts, the bank said in its biannual Africa Pulse report, according to Reuters. Growth wi...

 'I am fully all in' - Kane open to new Bayern deal Harry Kane says his interest in returning to the Premier League has cooled and he is willing to open talks with Bayern Munich about a new contract. Kane is halfway through the four-year deal he signed when joining from Tottenham Hotspur for £86.4m in the summer of 2023. The 32-year-old has scored 103 goals in 106 appearances for the German club, helping them win the 2024-25 Bundesliga title - the first honour of his career. Tottenham manager Thomas Frank has said he would like to see Kane return to England, where he needs 48 goals to eclipse Alan Shearer's all-time Premier League scoring record of 260. But the England captain says he is no longer as keen on returning home as he once was, and would consider extending his stay in Bavaria. "In terms of staying longer, I could definitely see that," he said. "I spoke openly a couple of weeks ago that I have not had those conversations with Bayern yet, but if they...

 Nigeria seeks $2bn china loan for new ‘super grid’ — Adelabu Nigeria is in discussion with China’s Export-Import Bank for a $2 billion loan to finance a new “super grid” to ease the country’s power shortages. According to Bloomberg, the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, disclosed this during an economic summit in Abuja on Monday. Adelabu explained that the project is part of government efforts to decentralise power generation and encourage large-scale industrial users who left the national grid due to its unreliability to reconnect. The new transmission infrastructure will link the eastern and western regions of the country, where most of Nigeria’s industrial consumers are located. “It’s part of plans to decentralise power generation in Nigeria and get the heavy commercial users that left the power grid because of its unreliability to return,” he said. The power grid has experienced multiple collapses over the years, often attributed to inadequate generation capacity, transmissi...

 Natasha returns to plenary as Senate resumes today Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central is expected to make a dramatic return to the Senate today (Tuesday) after serving out her six-month suspension, but not without tension hanging in the air. Her lawyer, Victor Giwa, confirmed the development in an interview with Punch, insisting that his client is legally cleared to resume plenary duties. “The worst is over,” Giwa said confidently. “Our client should go straight and resume on Tuesday. Anything else is just opinion. The Senate cannot legalise illegality.” He warned that any attempt by the Senate leadership to block her entry would amount to “total chaos,” stressing that the upper chamber must abide by its own resolutions. “Blocking her again means the Senate is contradicting itself. She has served her suspension. Anything further would be pure lawlessness,” Giwa added. The Senate had extended its annual recess by two weeks, shifting its resumption from September 23 to ...

  South Carolina attorney general says no sign of arson in fire that destroyed judge’s home State investigators have not found any indication that the fire that destroyed a judge’s home on Edisto Island, South Carolina, was deliberately set, according to the state’s top law enforcement official. State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) Chief Mark Keel said Monday that the blaze, which occurred Saturday, nearly burned to the ground the home owned by Circuit Judge Diane Goodstein. Keel emphasized that the investigation remains active and that agents will release a full report once the cause has been determined. “At this time, there is no evidence to indicate the fire was intentionally set. SLED agents have preliminarily found there is no evidence to support a pre-fire explosion,” he said. Keel did not provide further details about the ongoing investigation. Authorities confirmed that three people were injured in the fire, including one who was airlifted to the Medical University of Sout...

 Rush announces reunion tour five years after drummer Neil Peart’s death Five years after the passing of their iconic drummer and lyricist, Neil Peart, the legendary Canadian rock band Rush has announced a long-awaited reunion tour. Founding members Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson revealed plans for a 12-date, seven-city tour set for summer 2026. The tour will begin in June at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, the same venue where the band performed their final concert in 2015, and conclude in Cleveland that September. Stops will also include Mexico City, Fort Worth, Chicago, New York, and Toronto, offering fans across North America a chance to see Rush perform together once more. Joining Lee and Lifeson on drums will be acclaimed German composer and producer Anika Nilles, who has previously toured with Jeff Beck. “It’s been over 10 years since Alex and I have performed the music of Rush alongside our fallen bandmate and friend Neil,” Lee shared in a statement. “We could not be more excited...

 Medical helicopter crashes on California freeway, crew hospitalized, company reports A major emergency response unfolded in Sacramento Monday night after a REACH Air Medical Services helicopter crashed on Highway 50, closing eastbound lanes. REACH Air confirmed that multiple crew members were taken to nearby hospitals, though no patient was on board at the time of the crash. Flight-tracking data indicated the helicopter had just taken off from UC Davis Medical Center before the accident occurred. The California Highway Patrol said it will coordinate with the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration to investigate the crash and determine when the wreckage can be cleared from the freeway. REACH Air Medical Services stated, “We are in the process of determining the details of this situation, as well as the condition of the REACH crew involved.”

 PDP Suspends Kaduna State Secretary Over Alleged Anti-party Activities The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna State has suspended its State Secretary, Sa’idu Adamu, over allegations of gross misconduct and anti-party activities. The suspension was announced in a statement issued on Monday in Kaduna by the State Publicity Secretary, Maria Dogo. According to the statement, the decision was taken by the State Working Committee (SWC) and later ratified by the State Executive Committee (SEC) during a meeting held at the party’s secretariat in Kaduna. The party explained that the action was in line with Articles 58(1)(h) and 57(3) of the PDP Constitution (2017 as amended). Adamu’s suspension, which takes immediate effect, will last for one month pending the outcome of investigations and further decisions by the party’s leadership. During the suspension period, the embattled secretary is barred from participating in all party activities at any level. “The PDP wishes to assure its m...

 Lagos Demolitions: Law, Justice, and Compassion A week ago, a team of concerned leaders visited the demolished Aspamda Market in Lagos. Since then I have carefully followed the reactions trailing the demolitions, our visit, and feel that other extraneous variables are affecting our compassion for each other as Nigerians. The situation calls for deep reflection on the relationship between law, justice, and compassion in governance. I recall an incident in the nineties, when I bought a house in the UK at 66 Donnington Road, NW10. While the building was still being refurbished, some squatters moved in. When I consulted my lawyer, he advised that I should write to them formally and approach the court. It would have been unthinkable for the state to simply wake up one morning and demolish people’s houses  - especially when such houses were neither used for crime nor taken for any overriding public purpose. Those seeking to justify the current demolitions in Aspamda Market Lagos, a...

 Trade Fair Demolition: Peter Obi’s Hypocrisy and His Free Fall into Political Ridicule The attention of the Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been drawn to yet another unsolicited sermon from Mr. Peter Obi, urging the Lagos State Government to “temper law with compassion” in the ongoing demolition of illegal structures at the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex. Ordinarily, we would have ignored Obi’s latest outburst, but his trademark hypocrisy deserves to be called out. The same Peter Obi who, as Governor of Anambra State, ordered the demolition of illegal structures - including markets, shops, and residential buildings - without batting an eyelid, now seeks to play the saint when Lagos enforces the law. At that time, he offered neither compassion nor consultation. Today, he suddenly discovers empathy when it suits his politics of deceit and opportunism. It is clear that Mr. Obi’s politics thrives on selective morality and deliberate mischief. His...

 FRSC Confirms Four Dead In Kaduna–Abuja Highway Crash The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kaduna Sector Command, has confirmed that four people lost their lives in a fatal crash on the Kaduna–Abuja highway on Sunday evening. Sector Commander, Corps Commander Iliyasu Tijjani, who disclosed this in a statement, said the accident occurred around 4:30 p.m. at Kakau, near Gonin Gora, on the outskirts of Kaduna metropolis. According to him, the crash involved a gas-laden tanker and a Toyota Hilux vehicle, both heading toward Kaduna. Preliminary investigations revealed that the Hilux, which was reportedly speeding, rammed into the tanker from behind. “The crash was caused by excessive speeding and dangerous overtaking,” Tijjani said. He explained that five persons — four males and one female — were inside the Hilux at the time of the accident.  “Sadly, the four male occupants were confirmed dead at St. Gerard Catholic Hospital, while the lone female passenger is receiving treatmen...

 An inmate who escaped custody while being transported between facilities was captured by West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office deputies on Monday evening, according to deputies. Webster Parish authorities were transporting Randall Boyett, 23, from one Department of Public Safety and Corrections facility to another when he escaped on Monday morning, officials said.  Deputies captured Boyett around 6:45 p.m. near Foster Tire Center in Erwinville after they were tipped off by a resident who saw Boyett hiding in an abandoned building. "Once he was spotted, he took off on foot," WBRSO Cpl. Landon Groger said. "Mr. Boyett was observed on the railroad tracks and was taken into custody." Deputies said Boyett was booked into the West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center for escape and possibly burglary. He had been serving time for a drug-related charge when he escaped.

 Nigeria’s next drug control master plan must address emerging threats, says Marwa  . Declares open UNODC, ECOWAS backed workshop on NDCMP 2026-2030, tasks MDAs, stakeholders Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) has charged all stakeholders involved in the ongoing development of the next National Drug Control Master Plan (NDCMP 2026-2030) to ensure that the strategy document addresses new and emerging threats that sustain the illicit drug trade in Nigeria. Marwa gave the admonition on Monday 6th October 2025 in Niger state in his opening remarks at a five-day workshop to develop the fifth National Drug Control Master Plan for the country. The residential retreat is funded by the ECOWAS Commission and supported by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). According to the NDLEA boss, “The task before us over the next few days is both strategic and historic. The drug problem continues t...

 Court releases Tunisian man sentenced to death after widespread criticism A Tunisian court released a man on Tuesday who had been sentenced to death just last week for Facebook posts criticising the president, following a wave of public criticism and human rights concerns over the case. Last week's ruling was unprecedented in Tunisia, where restrictions on free speech have been tightened since President Kais Saied seized almost all powers in 2021. Lawyer Oussama Bouthelja confirmed the release of his client, 56-year-old Saber Chouchane. Saber's brother, Jamal Chouchane, also said he was free, without giving details, Reuters reported. Chouchane was arrested last year. Civil society groups and activists described last week's ruling as a shock, and it sparked a wave of criticism and ridicule on social media among activists and ordinary Tunisians. Since Saied dissolved the elected parliament four years ago and started ruling by decree, Tunisia has faced growing criticism by ri...

 Madagascar's president names military general as new prime minister Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina named Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo, a military general, as the country's new prime minister, a week after dissolving the government. "With wisdom, I have decided to appoint Ruphin Fortunat Dimbisoa Zafisambo, Divisional General, as Prime Minister of the government," the head of state said. This comes as protests in the Indian Ocean nation entered the third week on Monday, TRT Afrika reported. The demonstrations, triggered by grievances over widespread power and water shortages, have since snowballed into an expression of dissatisfaction with the current administration. However, President Rajoelina, 51, says that "political actors" are out to "destabilise" Madagascar.

 HAMMOND - Six alleged gang members were arrested one week after a 20-year-old was shot and killed in Hammond.  The Hammond Police Department said it was notified of a man, Antonio Brister, who was suffering from a gunshot wound at North Oak Medical Center, and preliminary information suggested he was shot near Apple Street and King Ard Street. Brister later died in the hospital.  According to HPD, detectives learned that a group had gathered at a residence on a nearby street while the victim and others were playing "op music" on the corner of King Ard Street and Apple Street. The group reportedly felt disrespected by this and entered the woods near an abandoned house on Apple Street, where they began shooting in the direction of Brister and his friends.  Amarion Dupree Nelson (21), Darius Matthews (17), Zakarey Smith (18), Davonte Malik Hayes (22), Darius Ray Brown (18) and Ja'Ray Mitchell (21) were arrested on murder and gang-related charges. As a result of the inv...

 A 20-year-old woman set her family home on fire in Hazelmere, KwaZulu-Natal, on Monday morning, allegedly out of frustration after being left alone over the weekend. Neighbours told Reaction Officers that the woman had been left alone since Friday when her mother and uncle went to their rural homestead. She claimed the house had been locked and she had nowhere to sleep, prompting her to burn some of her clothes in a moment of distress. It remains unclear how she gained entry back into the house. According to the woman, she did not intend to set the entire home on fire. She said she used a candle to ignite her clothing out of frustration, which then caused the flames to spread uncontrollably. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, though the house sustained significant damage. Her family arrived shortly after the incident and opted not to register a criminal case of arson.

 Shocking Assassination Attempt: Osun Amotekun Commander, Omoyele Attacked by Armed Gunmen in Osogbo .... Victim Survives with Gunshot Injuries, Vehicle Riddled with Bullets In a harrowing attack that has sent shockwaves through Osun State's security circles, the Commander of the Osun Amotekun Corps, High Chief Dr. Hon. Adekunle Isaac Omoyele, narrowly escaped an assassination attempt late Monday night after being ambushed by heavily armed unknown gunmen. The violent ambush occurred at approximately 10:05 PM on Monday, shortly after Omoyele closed from duty at the Amotekun Corps Headquarters in Osogbo. According to his firsthand account from his hospital bed, the attack took place along Ikirun Road, near Kobo, beside Charity Hotel, as he was driving home alone in his private vehicle. “I had left the office driving home with my two-door vehicle ,” Omoyele recounted. “When I got to Kobo, some armed men suddenly in a moving vehicle double side by side with my car and started firing. T...

 Alleged Certificate Forgery: Minister’s Suit Against UNN, Ohers Stalled The federal high court Abuja division has adjourned hearing in a suit  filed by the minister of innovation, science and technology, Uche Nnaji, against the university of Nigeria, Nsukka and others.  Justice Hauwa Yilwa gave the order due to the inability of the counsel to the UNN and its officers to file their responses. Uche Nnaji the applicant sued the minister of education, the national universities commission UNN and its vice-chancellor, prof. Simon Ortuanya and three others as respondents. Nnaji, in an ex-parte motion, had sought an order granting him writs prohibiting the university and its officials from “tampering with” or continuing to “tamper with” his academic records. The minister also sought leave of the court to issue an order of mandamus compelling the university and its officials to release his academic transcript to him, and asked the minister of education and the nuc to exercise the...

 New Director General/CEO of NBMA, Bello Bawa Bwari, Assumes Office The newly appointed Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA),  Bello Bawa Bwari formally assumes duty  at the Agency’s headquarters in Abuja.   He acknowledged the Agency’s significant progress over the years in ensuring the safe application of modern biotechnology and biosafety practices in Nigeria and pledged to strengthen the mandate, promote innovation, and ensure that Nigeria remains a leader in biosafety management across Africa According to Gloria Ogbaki Head Information and Public Relations,the new DG also emphasized commitment to deepening stakeholder engagement, enhancing transparency in regulatory processes, and advancing public trust in the Agency’s work. Bello Bawa Bwari is a seasoned administrator and legal professional with extensive experience in environmental law, public administration, and institutional development was recently...

  25-Year-Old Man Who Killed His Mother Shot by Neighbour The community of Mosiane View in the North West province has been left in shock after a 25-year-old man brutally killed his 48-year-old mother on Saturday. A disturbing video circulating on social media shows the young man attacking his mother with a shovel in a gruesome and senseless act of violence. According to North West police spokesperson, Colonel Sam Tselenyane, the incident took a tragic turn when a neighbour, who tried to intervene, allegedly shot and killed the son in an attempt to stop the attack. The motive behind the incident remains unclear, but authorities suspect that drug abuse may have influenced the young man’s violent behaviour. Police investigations into the matter are continuing.

 Ex-Lawmaker Linus Okorie Slams Tinubu’s South-East Economic Claims as “Illusion” Former House of Representatives member and 2023 Labour Party Senatorial Candidate for Ebonyi South, Hon. Linus Okorie, has dismissed the Federal Government’s claims of prioritizing South-East economic regeneration under President Bola Tinubu as an “illusion of economic progress.” Speaking to journalists in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, on Monday, Okorie labeled the administration’s touted development efforts in the region as “representation without results” and a “beautiful illusion.” Okorie, who represented Ohaozara/Onicha/Ivo Federal Constituency from 2011 to 2019, sharply criticized a recent press release from the Federal Ministry of Works titled “South-East Economic Regeneration Top Priority in President Tinubu’s National Development Plan.” He described the document as riddled with contradictions, offering lofty promises but delivering only “a patchwork of inherited or marginal interventions.” Highligh...