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May 2, 2026

May Day: Organized Labour Commends Ododo, Demand Reinstatement of 441 Cleared Civil Servants

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London Kogi State Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Amari Gabriel, has commended Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for fostering industrial harmony and prioritising workers’ welfare. In his 2026 Workers’ Day address in Lokoja on Friday, Comrade Amari called for urgent reforms to address lingering challenges. Gabriel acknowledged achievements... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Crime, Governance, Nigeria News, Politics
May 2, 2026

Nigeria Hosts World’s First Media Literacy Institute as UNESCO Targets Global Misinformation Crisis

New UN-backed institute at NOUN positions Nigeria as a global hub for combating fake news, boosting critical thinking, and equipping citizens with skills to navigate the digital information age. By Ifeoma Onyekachi Nigeria has taken a decisive step onto the global stage in the fight against misinformation with the launch of the world’s first International... Read More
Africa News, Business, community, Education, Nigeria News
May 2, 2026

FG, Kaduna Rebuild Tudun Biri with 134 Homes, New Infrastructure After Drone Tragedy

Federal and Kaduna State governments intensify reconstruction efforts in Tudun Biri with new housing, schools, healthcare facilities and farmlands for affected families following the December 2023 accidental military drone strike. By Ifeoma Onyekachi   Fresh details have surfaced on the Federal Government’s post-crisis intervention in Tudun Biri, Kaduna State, highlighting a coordinated rebuilding effort following... Read More
Africa News, Business, community, Nigeria Capital
April 29, 2026

PRESIDENT TINUBU NOMINATES RABIU ABDULLAHI UMAR AS NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF NMDPRA

By Festus Fifen   Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has approved the removal of Mr Saidu Mohammed as the Authority Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), in the public interest.   The President has also approved the nomination of Mr Rabiu Abdullahi Umar as the new Chief Executive of... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Governance, Nigeria Capital, Nigeria News, Politics
April 29, 2026

FG Intensifies Data-Driven Reforms to Tackle Out-of-School Crisis

Over 18.5 million children affected as government expands learner tracking, invests billions in teachers, infrastructure and reintegration programmes. By ifeoma Onyekachi   The Federal Government has ramped up nationwide efforts to address Nigeria’s out-of-school children crisis through data-driven reforms, strengthened collaboration and targeted investments aimed at expanding access to education and improving learning outcomes.  ... Read More
Africa News, community, Education
April 29, 2026

Nigeria: Defections, Power, and the Betrayal of the Nigerian Voter

As Nigeria inches toward the 2027 elections, a political culture of convenience, not conviction is steadily taking root across the country. Governors, Senators, House Of Reps, State Execs, Local Govt to Wards elected on the mandate of the people, are increasingly treating party affiliation as a personal wardrobe choice: something to change when it no... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Featured, Politics
April 28, 2026

7.5 Million Children in Central Sahel Need Urgent Aid  UNICEF Warns of Deepening Crisis

Conflict, displacement, and climate shocks are pushing millions of children across Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso into severe humanitarian distress, with access to education and basic services rapidly deteriorating.   By Ifeoma Onyekachi     The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has raised alarm over a worsening humanitarian crisis in Africa’s Central Sahel, revealing that... Read More
Africa News, community
April 28, 2026

Military Turns to Veterans for Grassroots Peacebuilding Amid Rising Conflicts

Retired officers to be trained in mediation and conflict resolution as Defence Headquarters shifts focus to preventive security strategies By ifeoma Onyekachi     In a move to curb the growing wave of communal and localised violence, the Nigerian military is mobilising its retired personnel as frontline actors in peacebuilding and conflict prevention efforts across... Read More
Africa News, community, Military, Nigeria News
April 27, 2026

Kano Gov Abba Yusuf Slams Youths Over Disgraceful Conduct During Remi Tinubu’s Visit

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has condemned the conduct of some youths who reportedly displayed their undergarments during the recent official visit of the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, describing the act as disgraceful and contrary to the state’s values. The governor said he had distanced himself, his administration,... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Crime, Entertainment, Governance, Life Style, Nigeria News, Politics
April 27, 2026

Breaking : Kogi Government Confirms Orphanage Attack Late Sunday Night, 15 Of 23 Pupils Rescued Already

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   The Kogi State Government has confirmed an attack on an orphanage and school facility in Zariagi, along the Kabba Junction axis of Lokoja, describing the incident as unfortunate and preventable.   The attack occurred late on April 26, 2026, when suspected gunmen stormed the premises, abducting 23 pupils... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Crime, Governance, Nigeria News, Police, Politics
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