THE National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has given its Diaspora Front-End Partners (FEPs) 48 hours to obtain and activate their National Identification Number (NIN) enrolment licences on its newly upgraded diaspora enrolment platform. The commission said the deadline followed the successful completion of a major upgrade aimed at improving the security, efficiency and reliability of […]
DUBAI: Kuwait’s Criminal Security Sector has dismantled an international cybercrime ring composed of Nigerian nationals responsible for coordinated attacks on telecommunications towers and banks, the Ministry of Interior announced on Sunday. According to Arabic-language daily Al Qabas, the case was initiated after the Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority reported cyber intrusions targeting local telecom […]
THE West African Examinations Council (WAEC)’s recent decision to review and adjust the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results has sparked a wave of mixed reactions across the country. Findings show that while some stakeholders welcome the move as a step toward greater transparency and accuracy, others have raised concerns about its […]
A former National Chairman of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Audu Ogbe (not Ogbeh), died peacefully in his sleep, the family has said. The Benue State-born politician who also served as Minister of Agriculture in the Muhammadu Buhari administration, neither showed any sign of ailment nor complained before going to bed. “He told us […]
By ABUJAH RACHEAL NIGERIA is experiencing a decline in Lassa fever cases, but the fatality rate remains high, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said in a report. The centre in the report said while the number of suspected and confirmed cases has decreased compared to the same period in 2024, the Case Fatality […]
By REVEREND SIMON OLADAPO SOCIETY is destroyed when it descends to a level where some people believe and act that they are above the law. Nigeria has descended to that level, and every day facts emerge to confirm it. Let me analyse the most recent, where a man held up a plane on the tarmac. […]
By VICTOR OKOYE A strong contingent of Nigerian para-powerlifters will depart the country on Monday to compete at the highly anticipated Para-Powerlifting World Cup in Santiago, Chile. Report indicated that the tournament is slated for 11 to 18 August. Nigeria will be represented by 10 athletes across different weight categories, all poised to assert the […]
By BABAJIDE AWOYINFA THE Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 10 journey has come to an abrupt end for two housemates, Danboskid and Ibifubara, following a tense and unpredictable week. Their departures mark the first major exits in the season, already proving to be as explosive as it is competitive. Report stated that the eviction […]
By GABRIEL AGBEJA THE Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thunderstorms and rains from Monday to Wednesday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja envisaged morning thunderstorms on Monday over the northern region with moderate rains over parts of Sokoto, Kebbi, Adamawa and Taraba States. According to it, thunderstorms with moderate […]
By MOHAMMAD TIJJANI NO fewer than 260 Army middle cadre officers are sitting for the Senior Staff Course Qualifying Examination 2025. Report indicated that the examination is a significant milestone for the officers in the Nigerian Army. Report also stated that the examination is being held at the Nigerian Army Infantry Corps Centre, Ihejirika Auditorium […]