Illegal Mining Fuels School Dropout Crisis in Plateau—Governor Mutfwang Sounds Alarm

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has raised the alarm over the devastating impact of illegal mining on education in the state, revealing that the illicit activity is fueling a disturbing rise in school dropouts across mining communities.Speaking on Sunday at the COCIN Headquarters Church in Jos, Mutfwang described illegal mining as a direct threat toContinueContinue reading “Illegal Mining Fuels School Dropout Crisis in Plateau—Governor Mutfwang Sounds Alarm”

Federal Government Sets February 17 Deadline for Civil Servants’ Identity Verification, Warns of Salary Suspension

In a decisive move to eliminate ghost workers from the federal payroll, the Nigerian government has set a February 17, 2025, deadline for civil servants to complete their identity verification on the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS). Non-compliance could lead to salary suspension and other sanctions, according to a memo issued by theContinueContinue reading “Federal Government Sets February 17 Deadline for Civil Servants’ Identity Verification, Warns of Salary Suspension”

Terror in Northern Cameroon: Boko Haram Strikes Remote Village, Kills Four, Sets Homes Ablaze

Renowned security analyst and counterinsurgency expert Zagazola Makama has reported a deadly attack by Boko Haram insurgents on Sanda Wajiri, a remote village near Kolkata in northern Cameroon.According to intelligence sources, the brutal assault took place late Sunday night when heavily armed militants stormed the village, unleashing sporadic gunfire and spreading chaos. The attackers killedContinueContinue reading “Terror in Northern Cameroon: Boko Haram Strikes Remote Village, Kills Four, Sets Homes Ablaze”

“Julius Malema Clashes with Elon Musk Over Sanctions Call: ‘You’re Racist, You Lost Your Left Brain!’”

South African politician and Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has fiercely responded to billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk after the Tesla and SpaceX CEO called for international sanctions against him.The heated exchange erupted after an old video from 2018 resurfaced, showing Malema making controversial remarks about targeting white politicians—specifically, then-Mayor of Nelson MandelaContinueContinue reading ““Julius Malema Clashes with Elon Musk Over Sanctions Call: ‘You’re Racist, You Lost Your Left Brain!’””

Breaking the Chains of Political Backwardness And Marginalization: Barr Dennis H. Gapsiso—The Chamba Hope for Adamawa Governorship in 2027

For decades, the Chamba people of Ganye Chiefdom have been a formidable force in Adamawa State’s socio-economic and cultural landscape. As one of the largest ethnic groups in the state, with a significant presence across multiple local government areas, their contributions to Adamawa’s development are undeniable. Yet, despite their unwavering dedication to the state’s progress,ContinueContinue reading “Breaking the Chains of Political Backwardness And Marginalization: Barr Dennis H. Gapsiso—The Chamba Hope for Adamawa Governorship in 2027”

Falana Sues Meta for $5 Million Over Alleged Privacy Invasion

Renowned human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has filed a $5 million lawsuit against Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, over an alleged violation of his privacy.Falana’s legal action, filed before the Lagos High Court, accuses Meta of publishing false and misleading content on its platform, falsely claimingContinueContinue reading “Falana Sues Meta for $5 Million Over Alleged Privacy Invasion”

Scandal in the Gulf: Nigerian Billionaire Abdulrahman Bashar Jailed in Dubai for Financial Crimes

In a dramatic turn of events, a Dubai court has sentenced Nigerian billionaire and oil magnate Abdulrahman Bashar, the owner of Rahamaniyya Group and Ultimate Oil & Gas, to one year in prison for financial misconduct linked to his dealings with CI Energy Company, an international oil and gas firm.The ruling, delivered on January 30,ContinueContinue reading “Scandal in the Gulf: Nigerian Billionaire Abdulrahman Bashar Jailed in Dubai for Financial Crimes”

Elon Musk Demands Immediate Sanctions Against South African Politician Julius Malema, Labels Him an International Criminal

American billionaire and Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, has called for immediate international sanctions against South African politician and lawmaker Julius Malema, labeling him an “international criminal” over a controversial speech he made in 2018.The demand, which Musk shared on his official X handle, comes amid escalating tensions between the United States and South Africa, particularlyContinueContinue reading “Elon Musk Demands Immediate Sanctions Against South African Politician Julius Malema, Labels Him an International Criminal”

Monkey Mayhem: Sri Lanka Plunged into Nationwide Blackout After Primate’s Shocking Intrusion

In a bizarre and unexpected turn of events, Sri Lanka was thrown into a nationwide blackout on Sunday after a rogue monkey infiltrated an electrical substation and disrupted the power grid, government officials confirmed.Vanguard Newspaper, in a post on its official X handle, reported that the island-wide outage began around 11:30 a.m. (0600 GMT) andContinueContinue reading “Monkey Mayhem: Sri Lanka Plunged into Nationwide Blackout After Primate’s Shocking Intrusion”

Busted: NDLEA Nabs Two Drug Kingpins, Seizes 125 Wraps of Heroin at Lagos, Port Harcourt Airports

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted two major drug traffickers attempting to smuggle heroin into Nigeria through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos and the Port Harcourt International Airport (PHIA) in Rivers State. The culprits, who had ingested the illicit substances, excreted a total of 125 wraps of heroin afterContinueContinue reading “Busted: NDLEA Nabs Two Drug Kingpins, Seizes 125 Wraps of Heroin at Lagos, Port Harcourt Airports”