The Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, has been plunged into turmoil following a brazen night-time robbery at the male students’ hostel, which triggered a fiery protest and forced the management to order an immediate shutdown of the institution.In a statement released Tuesday, the school’s Registrar, Kasimu Salihu, confirmed that suspected hoodlums stormed the male hostel late MondayContinue reading "Chaos on Campus: Federal Polytechnic Bauchi Shuts Down After Violent Hostel Robbery Sparks Student Uprising"
Peter Obi Slams ‘Authoritarian’ Lifetime Flight Ban on Young Nigerian, Demands Justice for the Poor
Former Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, His Excellency Peter Obi, has condemned the lifetime flight ban placed on Ms. Comfort Emmanson, a young Nigerian in her twenties, describing it as a stark example of how the nation’s justice system is skewed against the poor while shielding the powerful.Taking to his officialContinue reading "Peter Obi Slams ‘Authoritarian’ Lifetime Flight Ban on Young Nigerian, Demands Justice for the Poor"
BREAKING: Keffi Prison Rocked by Daring Escape as 14 Inmates Vanish — Six Years After Foiled Mass Breakout
Keffi, Nasarawa State — In a dramatic turn of events, the Keffi Correctional Centre has once again been thrust into the national spotlight following the daring escape of 14 inmates from the facility. The incident, confirmed by insider sources, has reignited concerns over security lapses in Nigeria’s correctional institutions.Although details remain sketchy as of pressContinue reading "BREAKING: Keffi Prison Rocked by Daring Escape as 14 Inmates Vanish — Six Years After Foiled Mass Breakout"
Desperate Race for Survival: 1.9 Million Nigerians Battle for Just 30,000 Civil Defence and Immigration Jobs
In a stark reflection of Nigeria’s deepening unemployment crisis, a staggering 1.9 million desperate job seekers have applied for a mere 30,000 vacancies in the country’s paramilitary services, igniting one of the most competitive recruitment exercises in recent history.The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) confirmed the figures on its recruitment portal,Continue reading "Desperate Race for Survival: 1.9 Million Nigerians Battle for Just 30,000 Civil Defence and Immigration Jobs"
JAMB Cracks Down on Illegal Admissions: Defaulters Risk Losing 2024/2025 Approvals
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued a stern warning to all tertiary institutions across Nigeria — no matriculation list, no admission approval.In a decisive move to stamp out the menace of illegal admissions, JAMB announced that it will withhold approval for the 2024 and 2025 academic sessions from any university, polytechnic, orContinue reading "JAMB Cracks Down on Illegal Admissions: Defaulters Risk Losing 2024/2025 Approvals"
Blood on the Highway: Fury Erupts as Armed Herdsmen Kill Three in Benue’s Yelwata Community
Tension boiled over in Benue State on Monday as the Yelwata community in Guma Local Government Area became the latest target in the unending wave of bloodshed linked to suspected armed herdsmen.At dawn—around 7 a.m.—gunfire shattered the fragile calm of the rural settlement. Eyewitnesses say the attackers stormed the community in a coordinated assault, firingContinue reading "Blood on the Highway: Fury Erupts as Armed Herdsmen Kill Three in Benue’s Yelwata Community"
Security Meets Convenience: Nigerian Police Extend Tinted Glass Permit Deadline to October 2, 2025
In a bid to ensure fairness, transparency, and national security, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has once again extended the grace period for the enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit requirement—pushing the deadline to October 2, 2025.Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, announced the development in a statement on Monday, revealing that the decisionContinue reading "Security Meets Convenience: Nigerian Police Extend Tinted Glass Permit Deadline to October 2, 2025"
Ganye Bye-Election: Why APC’s Integrity and WALIN Ganye’s Leadership Will Deliver Victory
As the August 16th Ganye Local Government Constituency bye-election draws near, the political atmosphere in Adamawa State is charged with anticipation. But beyond the campaign rallies, slogans, and promises, the people of Ganye are faced with a simple choice — to embrace genuine leadership that delivers or to be swayed by last-minute political gimmicks.Governor AhmaduContinue reading "Ganye Bye-Election: Why APC’s Integrity and WALIN Ganye’s Leadership Will Deliver Victory"
🚨 Abduction Drama in the South-East: 13-Year-Old Boy Snatched in Imo, Rescues Himself in Anambra — Police Race to Find Family
The Anambra State Police Command has announced the dramatic rescue of a 13-year-old boy, Anayo Stephen, from Ubaha-Akparu community in Ideato Local Government Area of Imo State, who was allegedly abducted in broad daylight and later found miles away in neighbouring Anambra.In a statement released by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, theContinue reading "🚨 Abduction Drama in the South-East: 13-Year-Old Boy Snatched in Imo, Rescues Himself in Anambra — Police Race to Find Family"
Delta Drama: Ekpan Community Chair Accused of Brutal Attack on Woman, Denies Allegations and Blames Family Feud
A heated controversy is rocking the Ekpan community in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State after a woman alleged that the community chairman, Comrade Victory Nanakparo, stabbed her three times in the face during a violent altercation.The alleged victim, identified as Tessy William, claimed the attack occurred on Sunday and left her with severeContinue reading "Delta Drama: Ekpan Community Chair Accused of Brutal Attack on Woman, Denies Allegations and Blames Family Feud"
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