The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has condemned in strong terms the assault of a female Corps Member by operatives of the Anambra State Vigilante Group in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area, describing the incident as “barbaric, dehumanising, and utterly unacceptable.”In a statement released early Wednesday by the Acting Director of Information and PublicContinueContinue reading “Outrage in Anambra: NYSC Condemns Brutal Assault on Female Corps Member, Demands Justice”
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UNIZIK Cracks Down: University Bans Final-Year ‘Signing Off’ Celebrations Over Violence, Chaos
The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, has announced a sweeping ban on the popular but controversial “signing off” celebrations traditionally organized by final-year students after their last examinations.In a strongly worded statement released on Tuesday, Registrar of the University, Dr. Chinenye Okeke, declared that the ban takes immediate and indefinite effect, citing theContinueContinue reading “UNIZIK Cracks Down: University Bans Final-Year ‘Signing Off’ Celebrations Over Violence, Chaos”
NCAA Bans Airplane Mode, Orders All Phones Switched Off During Take-Off and Landing Amid Ibom Air Scandal
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued a sweeping directive mandating all air passengers to completely switch off their mobile phones during aircraft take-off and landing, banning the long-standing practice of using “airplane mode” during critical flight operations.Michael Achimugu, Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the NCAA, disclosed the new regulation inContinueContinue reading “NCAA Bans Airplane Mode, Orders All Phones Switched Off During Take-Off and Landing Amid Ibom Air Scandal”
Fear and Fury in Benue: Orokam Leaders, Youths Cry Out to Governor Alia as Killings, Kidnappings Escalate
The once-peaceful community of Orokam in Ogbadibo Local Government Area of Benue State has been thrown into fear and mourning, as waves of kidnappings, killings, and violent attacks continue to tear through the district. Now, community leaders and restless youths are making an urgent appeal to Governor Hyacinth Alia to save their people from whatContinueContinue reading “Fear and Fury in Benue: Orokam Leaders, Youths Cry Out to Governor Alia as Killings, Kidnappings Escalate”
“My Naked Body Was Turned Into Stickers, I Can’t Go Out Again” – Comfort Emmanson Opens Up On Ibom Air Ordeal
Comfort Emmanson, the young woman at the center of the now-viral Ibom Air altercation, has broken her silence, recounting in heartbreaking detail how her dignity was stripped away—literally and figuratively—when her clothes were torn off during a heated confrontation with a flight attendant on a Uyo–Lagos flight.Emmanson, who was arrested after the incident and laterContinueContinue reading ““My Naked Body Was Turned Into Stickers, I Can’t Go Out Again” – Comfort Emmanson Opens Up On Ibom Air Ordeal”
Reps Expose Buhari’s ‘Paper Commissioning’ of Baro Port, Vow to Revive Abandoned Multi-Billion Naira Project
The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee on the Rehabilitation and Operationalisation of the Baro Inland Port has condemned the immediate past administration of President Muhammadu Buhari for what it described as a “paper commissioning” of the multi-billion naira project in 2019.Despite heavy investment and high expectations, the lawmakers revealed that the strategic port—expected to serveContinueContinue reading “Reps Expose Buhari’s ‘Paper Commissioning’ of Baro Port, Vow to Revive Abandoned Multi-Billion Naira Project”
Imo Govt Cracks Down on Extravagant School Ceremonies, Bans Yearly Textbook Changes in Sweeping Education Reforms
The Imo State Government has unveiled far-reaching reforms in the education sector, scrapping graduation ceremonies for kindergarten, nursery, and Junior Secondary School 3 (JSS3) students, while also outlawing the yearly practice of changing textbooks by schools.In a memo dated August 15, 2025, and signed by the Commissioner for Education, Professor Bernard Ikegwuoha (Reference No: MOEPS/COMMR/2025/VOL.ContinueContinue reading “Imo Govt Cracks Down on Extravagant School Ceremonies, Bans Yearly Textbook Changes in Sweeping Education Reforms”
Shock in Taraba as Governor’s Aide Allegedly Stabs Mentally Challenged Teenager
The Nation News online has taken to its official X handle and announced that, the Residents of Karofi, a suburb of Jalingo, Taraba State, were left in disbelief and outrage on Wednesday after an aide to Governor Agbu Kefas, identified as Alhaji Bello Kasimu, allegedly stabbed a 19-year-old mentally challenged teenager in a violent attack.AccordingContinueContinue reading “Shock in Taraba as Governor’s Aide Allegedly Stabs Mentally Challenged Teenager”
Walin Ganye: The Political Mastermind Behind APC’s Resurgence in Ganye Bye-Election
In the just-concluded Ganye Local Government Constituency State House of Assembly bye-election, the All Progressives Congress (APC) reclaimed its stronghold with a decisive victory. Behind this triumph stands one name that resonates with political tact, philanthropy, and statesmanship — Walin Ganye.Widely regarded as a political tactician of rare foresight, Walin Ganye once again demonstrated hisContinueContinue reading “Walin Ganye: The Political Mastermind Behind APC’s Resurgence in Ganye Bye-Election”
“One Hour of Fury: Plateau Rainstorm Destroys 50 Homes, Schools and Church, Leaving Residents Homeless and Helpless”
In less than one hour, a violent rainstorm wreaked untold havoc on Shimankar community in Shendam Local Government Area of Plateau State, leaving destruction, fear, and despair in its trail. Over 50 buildings — including homes, schools, shops, and even a church filled with worshippers — were torn apart by raging winds and pounding rains,ContinueContinue reading ““One Hour of Fury: Plateau Rainstorm Destroys 50 Homes, Schools and Church, Leaving Residents Homeless and Helpless””
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