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The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has finally bowed to mounting pressure and sent packing all seconded staff members, directing them back to their original ministries, departments, and agencies. The dramatic shake-up, confirmed on Friday by the Commission’s spokesperson, Fatima Usara, is seen as part of a desperate bid to recover billions of nairaContinueContinue reading “NAHCON in Turmoil: Hajj Commission Bows to Pressure, Sacks Seconded Staff, Moves to Recover Billions in Alleged Fraud”

Nigeria may be plunged into another round of crippling fuel scarcity from Monday, September 8, 2025, as the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) announced a nationwide strike over what it described as “blatant anti-union labour practices” linked to the deployment of newly imported Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) trucks by Dangote Refinery.InContinueContinue reading “Nationwide Fuel Scarcity Looms as NUPENG Slams Dangote, Set to Begin Indefinite Strike Monday”

In a daring operation, Nigerian troops under Operation FANSAN YANMA have successfully recovered 68 rustled livestock following a fierce gun battle with terrorists at the notorious Sauna/Goboro Forest, which straddles Illela and Tangaza Local Government Areas of Sokoto State.The encounter, which occurred on September 2, erupted when armed terrorists attempted to move the stolen animalsContinueContinue reading “FIERCE BATTLE IN SOKOTO FOREST: TROOPS RECOVER 68 STOLEN LIVESTOCK AFTER GUNFIGHT WITH TERRORISTS”

Fear and anxiety have gripped Malabo community in Fufore Local Government Area of Adamawa State as a strange and devastating ailment sweeps through the town, leaving residents in agony and despair.The mysterious disease, which locals describe as starting like an ordinary boil before bursting open, gradually eats into the flesh, damages bones, and leaves victimsContinueContinue reading “MYSTERY DISEASE STRIKES MALABO: Residents Cry Out As Flesh-Eating Ailment Ravages Adamawa Community”

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has felicitated with Muslims nationwide on the celebration of Eid-ul-Maulud, urging political leaders to seize the solemn occasion to promote justice, fairness, and policies that will ease the worsening hardship confronting citizens.Eid-ul-Maulud, which marks the birth of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), offers Muslim worshippers a moment to honour and reflectContinueContinue reading “Eid-ul-Maulud: CAN Calls on Leaders to Embrace Justice, Ease Nigerians’ Hardship”

Former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has raised alarm over what he described as the “creeping authoritarianism” of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, following the police summons of ex-Kaduna governor Mallam Nasir El-Rufai and several leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).The Kaduna State Police Command,ContinueContinue reading “Atiku Blasts Police Summons On El-Rufai, ADC Leaders — Warns Nigeria Is Slipping Into Tinubu’s Authoritarian Grip”

Amnesty International has declared that global oil giant Shell cannot wash its hands of decades of environmental devastation in the Niger Delta, despite its recent divestment from Nigeria.In a hard-hitting statement on Friday, the human rights watchdog insisted that Shell’s exit from onshore oil production does not absolve it of the responsibility to clean upContinueContinue reading “‘No Escape for Shell’: Amnesty Declares Oil Giant Must Clean Niger Delta Before Exit”

Nigeria on Alert as WHO Deploys Rapid Response, Vaccination Set to Begin A fresh outbreak of the deadly Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) has erupted in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), claiming 15 lives—including four frontline health workers—and triggering urgent regional health warnings.Health authorities in the DRC confirmed on Thursday that 28 suspected casesContinueContinue reading “EBOLA STRIKES AGAIN: 15 DEAD, HEALTH WORKERS AMONG VICTIMS IN DRC OUTBREAK”

The cost of cooking gas has witnessed a sharp decline, offering much-needed relief to Nigerian households battling economic hardship.According to investigations, the average price of refilling a 12.5kg cylinder of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, plummeted by 17.4 percent month-on-month, dropping from N14,375 in July 2025 to N11,875 in August 2025.OnContinueContinue reading “Cooking Gas Price Crashes 17.4% To N11,875 As Nigerians Breathe Relief – NBS Report”

A fresh controversy has hit the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) after an embattled corps member, Ms. Rita Uguamaye—popularly known as Raye—petitioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging him to reverse what she described as an “unlawful and politically motivated” extension of her service year.Through her counsel, fiery human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong, Ms. Uguamaye accusedContinueContinue reading “EXCLUSIVE: Corps Member Drags NYSC to Tinubu, Cries Foul Over “Unlawful” Service Extension, Alleges Political Victimisation”