The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, has put forward a proposal to extend the duration of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) from one year to two years. Dr. Alausa made this suggestion during a visit by the new Director General of NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, who called on him at his
The Federal Government is set to receive the first batch of over 3.2 million prepaid electricity meters this April, marking a significant step in its efforts to bridge Nigeria’s metering gap and eliminate the controversial estimated billing system. This development was disclosed by the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, in a statement released through his
​In the early hours of March 27, 2025, at approximately 3:20 a.m., the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command successfully thwarted an armed robbery at Royal Court Estate in Jahi II, Abuja. Officers from the Mabushi Division responded promptly to a distress call reporting the ongoing incident. Upon arrival, they were met with gunfire from
The cancellation of the renowned Kano Durbar festival has profoundly impacted a UK-based Nigerian, dashing his aspirations of setting a Guinness World Record. The individual, who had meticulously planned to leverage the festival’s grandeur to achieve this feat, expressed deep disappointment over the unforeseen turn of events.​ The Kano Durbar, celebrated for its vibrant equestrian
The Nigeria Police Force has rescinded its invitation to the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, regarding the controversial Sallah incident that occurred in Kano last week, police authorities confirmed yesterday. The withdrawal comes amid mounting pressure from traditional rulers, political leaders, and civil society groups who had criticized the initial summons as politically
The Nigerian Air Force has initiated high-level discussions with Brazilian aviation authorities to secure technical expertise and strategic partnership for the sustainment of its aircraft fleet, military sources confirmed yesterday. During a diplomatic meeting held at the NAF Headquarters in Abuja, senior Air Force officials met with a delegation from Brazil’s defence industrial complex to
In a major crackdown on crude oil theft plaguing Nigeria’s economic heartland, military operatives have arrested 43 suspects and dismantled 14 illegal refineries during a series of coordinated operations across the Niger Delta region. The successful operations, carried out by troops of Operation Delta Safe, represent a significant blow to illegal bunkering activities that have
A wave of brazen criminal activity has hit the upscale Lekki area of Lagos as armed vandals, captured on security footage, continue to target luxury vehicles in a spate of incidents that has left residents on edge. CCTV recordings obtained by our correspondent show masked individuals operating in small groups during late night and early
At least 40 people were killed, and approximately 1,000 residents displaced during an attack last week on Hurti, a community in Manguna District of Bokkos Local Government Area in Plateau State. The tragic incident, which took place on April 2, also saw the destruction of 383 houses and the looting of food supplies, according to
A Nigerian graduate has sparked widespread debate on social media after setting his university degree and National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificate ablaze in a moment of frustration with the country’s job market and his personal struggles. In a video that quickly went viral, the young man, whose identity remains unknown, recounted his educational journey.
